By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
Nvidia chief Jensen Huang reportedly had a relationship with Alice Huang, a Chinese entrepreneur presented as having been recruited by Beijing, according to revelations by the New York Times. The Nvidia chief, whose company is a major manufacturer of chips for artificial intelligence, was invited to explain himself before US lawmakers, according to Le Monde.
Donald Trump says the United States is examining reports that Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang was targeted in a Chinese espionage plot. The US president voiced his support for the technology company’s leader, according to IOL.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: IOL ·
The University of Kigali has opened a centre dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to train students and professionals in skills sought in the digital economy. The centre, launched on 6 November in Kacyiru, draws in particular on a study involving 5,923 participants, according to The New Times.
🇷🇼 Rwanda · Source: The New Times (Rwanda) ·
Technology start-up Nothing will launch its first artificial intelligence-based product in December, without a new screen or application. Chief executive Carl Pei describes it as a productivity tool, while its exact form remains unknown, according to TechCrunch.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Source: TechCrunch ·
The parents of a 13-year-old girl are suing Google, alleging that its search engine's artificial intelligence features contributed to her psychological crisis and to preparing for a possible suicide. The complaint, filed before a California court, is reportedly the first of its kind targeting these features, according to AFP.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: Punch ·
Ukraine and Russia claim more than 100 drones shot downUkraine’s air force says it shot down or neutralised 137 drones overnight from Saturday to Sunday, while Russia claims 142 Ukrainian drones intercepted and destroyed. The figures concern Russia, Crimea and the Sea of Azov, according to Ukrainian and Russian military authorities.
Mongo students learn about digital toolsClub RFI Mongo and Taalim Tchad organised a digital awareness session on 7 November for students at Mongo’s A and B secondary schools in Guéra. The meeting aimed to promote responsible use of digital tools for learning and accessing information, according to the organisers.The week in Africa
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