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A lot is going on in the tech space right now. But the biggest drama has to be around the name on everyone’s lips — Sam Altman.
Now, OpenAI shared a post on X this morning saying Sam Altman will be coming back home, and the question is: have the board members who started the entire episode really stepped aside??
Bruhh, let's just make a reality show out of this already😅
Anyway, like someone said: Roses are red, violets are blue, in all that you do, just leave the ChatGPT free version up and working!
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Still keeping up with AI
NUTM wants to become the MIT of Nigeria
You should be at Tech Connect Lagos this December
THE BIG IDEA
Still Keeping Up with AI
So, when Sam Altman was fired, the board claimed “…he was not consistently candid in his communications with the board, hindering its ability to exercise its responsibilities.”
A closer look, however, reveals that it was due to discrepancies that arose from Sam’s insistence on AI regulation, stating that the world might be moving towards a scary era of generative AI.
Sam has been saying this stuff since 2015, just as long as the conversation around AI taking over major human functions has been going on. He’s pretty much advocating for AI governance just to keep the world safe from the extremes in the future.
And I think he has a point. It really won’t be a big deal if AI is adequately regulated or what do you think?
Thankfully, world nations have been on this, and in a very recent development, 3 African nations —Nigeria, Kenya, and Rwanda - have joined 25 other non-African countries to pledge their commitment to ‘The Bletchley Declaration,’ a joint effort to address the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI).
OPINION PIECE BY: AYODEJI FALAYE
Don’t Even Think Of Missing This!
What’s better than attending the biggest gathering of Non-technical Professionals in Tech Across Africa this December?
Nothing, yeah?
Thought so, too! No-Code Tech is hosting the second edition of its annual gathering tailored for no-code professionals and enthusiasts in Africa on December 9th & 10th, 2023. This event boasts an impressive lineup of speakers, engaging workshops, networking opportunities, and an awards dinner.
Exciting news! They're offering our community members an exclusive 20% discount on ticket prices. All you have to do is use the discount code - CAREER. But hurry o. This offer won’t be available for long, plus I hear tickets are limited!
TECH NEWS & TRENDS
Nigerian University of Technology Management (NUTM) wants to become the MIT of Nigeria. It has gotten the license to offer undergrad tech-related bachelor's degree courses. And that’s just one out of the several tech moves the Nigerian Government has made this year
WhoGhost pioneering CEO, Toba Obaniyi, has been appointed as General Manager for Turaco Nigeria. The vision? To insure the next 1 billion lives
Cross-border remittance fintech startup, Zazuu has shut down just over a year after raising $2 million. Reason? Well, additional funding problems
Looks like Northern Nigeria is getting the tech/startup attention it deserves. Yes, Abuja-based VC firm, Aduna Capital is setting up a $20 million fund to support tech startups within the area
Dancing at the possibility of faster internet as Meta is planning to launch two submarine cables in Nigeria by the end of November 2023
Alerzo (Nigerian B2B e-commerce startup) has laid people off again —the 3rd time within 15 months
Binance founder and CEO, Changpeng Zhao is stepping down. He's pleaded guilty to US's illicit finance probe and going to face charges
In China, a number of social media influencers have quit social media platforms, after some major social media platforms in the country now require them to use their real names
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TECH INNOVATIONS
YouTube is going the AI way! The streaming platform is introducing a new feature that will allow users to make music in the style of notable pop stars with the permission of the artists
Meanwhile, amid the drama going on at OpenAI, ChatGPT has now made its voice feature available to all free users. Just download the app and you are good to go
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Tech Connect Africa (Lagos Edition) 2023
It’s just a month away!
Tech Connect Africa (Lagos Edition) is going down live on the 22nd of December, 2023. Here, Tech meets culture!
Get ready to party after party, network, join discussions led by professionals paving the way in tech, and the chance to connect with recruiters from global tech companies and local startups.
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Written by Ayodeji Falaye
Edited by Onome Akpodonor