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Microsoft pushes AI vision with new, expensive Surface laptop

The launch is part of a broader push by tech companies to release hardware that can handle more AI computing on-device and offline, so users don't have to rely solely on remote cloud data centers, where running AI is slower and more expensive.

American Nobel laureate in medicine hopes to illuminate the brain

The Stanford University scientist spoke to AFP about the Nobel Prize in medicine, which was awarded on Monday, for his work in optogenetics, a technique combining light and genetics, alongside German scientists Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel.

Norway eyes partial ban of smart glasses

"We do not want a society where people worry about being recorded without their knowledge, photographed, or filmed in places and situations where they are accustomed to not being monitored," said Minister of Digital Affairs and Public Administration Torgeir Micaelsen.

New lizard species discovered in Peru

The lizard measures between six and eight centimetres (2.4-3.2 inches) and has distinct colouration depending on sex.

Four-member crew docks at International Space Station

Seven hours and 55 minutes later, the SpaceX Dragon "Grace" capsule docked at an ISS port, setting a record for the fastest trip by a US spacecraft to the outpost, NASA officials said.

US government's new AI chatbot pulls back from debunking Trump

"Hello, America. Whatever you need from government, start here," reads the America.gov platform, which Trump launched on Tuesday in a bid to simplify access to government information and federal services.

What's in Trump's AI deal and who has reacted?

The document does not break the 400-word mark and has just four substantive points. It calls for "robust internal controls" in areas including cybersecurity, biosecurity and chemical threats.

Africa's first World Academic Summit focuses on AI

Held in Africa for the first time, the summit is organised by Times Higher Education (THE) and jointly hosted by the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Bristol.

PRAU marks 50 years as communicators grapple with misinformation, digital disruption

"The rise of digital platforms has fundamentally changed how institutions communicate with their audiences. Our 50th Anniversary is an opportunity to honour the pioneers who laid the foundation of public relations in Uganda, celebrate the practitioners who continue to elevate the profession, and inspire the next generation to carry it forward with integrity, innovation and excellence," Nakasiita said.

Plan now for infrastructure to power AI

Tomorrow’s test is whether it has the electricity, computing capacity, resilient data centres, fibre and skilled people to operate the intelligent economy taking shape upon them, writes Godfrey Mutabazi

Research into weight-loss drugs tipped for Nobel as award week opens

Monday's medicine prize, to be announced at 11:30 am (0930 GMT), could go to research that paved the way for weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, Nobel watchers told AFP.

China, US to open AI 'communication channel' after summit

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discussed matters ranging from AI and trade to the stalled war in Iran, and confirmed that they would meet for a third and fourth time this year at international summits in China and the United States.

Universities challenged to introduce AI programmes in all courses

‘‘Although basic computer literacy or general ICT (Information and Computer Technology) and basic digitalisation courses are mandatory as common courses in many undergraduate curricula, this is not enough knowledge for university students in ICT and AI compared to how advanced the world is moving in information technology presently,’’ Muhwezi noted.  

Russia reports mass cyberattacks targeting elections

"Over the past period, more than 1,000 waves of DDoS attacks have been recorded against infrastructure in Russia that is specifically involved in the electoral process," Pamfilova was quoted as saying by Russian news agencies.

Govt commits to support Makerere’s science, innovation agenda

“As Uganda, we are now at level three of disease management, meaning that we can now manage ourselves instead of always importing these things. I implore all of us to support these innovations to realise development,” Asiimwe said. 

Kill the cookie banner, digital rights groups urge EU

Cookies are the trackers that monitor users' online behaviour, enabling companies to target them with personalised advertising.

TikTokers remanded over alleged false claims against Balaam

The accused are Ronald Mayega, alias Munyarwanda Wa Bobi, 33, a businessman and resident of Mastiwa, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District, and Swaibu Kakaire, alias One-One, 28, a businessman and resident of Kyengera, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District.

AI could pose 'existential risk to humanity', says UN rights chief

Turk warned in particular that "AI that escapes its testing environment or blackmails developers to prevent itself from being turned off, is AI that is too powerful".

Uganda to benefit from $300m WIOCC digital infrastructure investment

For Uganda, the development is significant because Uganda Telecom (UTCL) is among WIOCC Group’s shareholders, alongside telecommunications operators and infrastructure companies from across the continent.

John Ternus takes over as Apple enters era of AI, foldable phones

The handover ends Tim Cook's 15-year run, replacing the operations specialist who built Apple's supply chain with the engineer who built its hardware.