Topic : Microsoft - Swala Nyeti

Topic: Microsoft

Altman Returns

Sam Altman strikes deal to return as CEO of OpenAI after his uproarious dismissal

Nov 22, 2023 at 10:36 AM

In a surprising turn of events, Sam Altman has been reinstated as the Chief Executive Officer of OpenAI, barely a week after his abrupt dismissal from the company....

Cloud-first Strategy

Stanley Kamanguya and Phyllis Migwi after signing the MoU at a ceremony witnessed by John Tanui and others. PHOTO/COURTESY

ICT Authority and Microsoft ink deal for cloud-first public service delivery

Nov 22, 2023 at 09:49 AM

In a transformative move aimed at propelling Kenya's digital economy, the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Authority has inked a landmark Memorandum of Understanding ...

Looming Resignations

505 OpenAI employees demand board resignation over Sam Altman dismissal

Nov 20, 2023 at 07:18 PM

Over 500 employees of OpenAI have protested the termination of Sam Altman and the removal of Greg Brockman from its board, citing concerns over the competence of the current leader...

Quick Switch

Sam Altman and Greg Brockman. PHOTO/COURTESY

Microsoft swipes ex-OpenAI heads Altman, Brockman to head new AI research team

Nov 20, 2023 at 06:00 PM

In a stunning turn of events, Microsoft has secured the talents of former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman to spearhead a newly formed advanced AI research team....

Digital Skilling

Microsoft partners with M-Pesa Africa in bid to empower MSMEs with digital skills

Oct 04, 2023 at 11:09 AM

Microsoft has unveiled a partnership with M-Pesa Africa in an initiative aimed at supporting its Capability Development Academy to digitize Micro, Small and Medium SMEs (MSMEs)....

Tech Advancement

Ruto jets out to the U.S. to strengthen tech ties and address global issues

Sep 13, 2023 at 09:03 PM

President William Ruto departed the country on Wednesday evening for a significant visit to the United States, showcasing Kenya's commitment to technological innovation and its rol...

AI Space

Google finally launches AI Chatbot Bard in Europe to rival Microsoft's ChatGPT

Jul 14, 2023 at 11:06 AM

Google has officially launched its AI chatbot, Bard, in the European Union (EU) and several other nations, marking a significant milestone in its competition against Microsoft-back...

Unfair Treatment?

Kenyan moderators claim exploitation by OpenAI, Sama in ChatGPT development

Jul 12, 2023 at 06:12 PM

A group of Kenyan content moderators, who played a significant role in developing the Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT, claim to have been exploited and underpaid by Op...

Coding Competition

Game of Learners Season 4 invitation. PHOTO/MICROSOFT ADC

Microsoft ADC, Game of Learners for University students Season 4 begins

Mar 15, 2023 at 02:14 PM

University students from across Kenya and some parts of Africa can now apply to take part in season 4 of the Microsoft Africa Development Center’s (ADC) Game of Learners (GOL) co...

Tech Award

Kenya’s Shadrack Kiprotich bags coveted Microsoft international technology award

Jan 30, 2023 at 03:47 PM

Shadrack Kiprotich has bagged Microsoft's Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award 2022 for actively sharing his high-quality expertise with other technology professionals....

Fresh Appointment

Microsoft Corporation appoints Phyllis Migwi as Kenya’s Country Manager

Aug 20, 2022 at 02:31 PM

Microsoft Corporation has appointed Phyllis Migwi as its new Country Manager for Kenya....

New Appointments

Ashish Malhotra and Louis Onyango Otieno. PHOTO/COURTESY

Airtel Kenya appoints new MD, Chairman

Jul 04, 2022 at 09:06 AM

The second-largest mobile service provider in the country, Airtel Kenya, has appointed Ashish Malhotra as its new Managing Director....

Morris Maina takes over as TransUnion Africa CEO, targets rapid Kenya growth

Jan 13, 2022 at 03:26 PM

Maina will be responsible for growing the company’s wide array of solutions touching on fraud and risks to leverage its global expertise to benefit its local client base....

Zuckerberg's Loss