Namibian journalists have been urged to embrace artificial intelligence (AI), as it brings many benefits to their profession.
The call was made by various news editors at the Future of Journalism Education in Southern Africa conference in Windhoek. AI has captured many professions and is effectively used internationally. Namibia has been following the latest trend and is starting to witness significant shifts in the way news is produced and delivered.
Artificial intelligence (AI) can infringe on human rights if not properly understood or utilised.
These were some of the sentiments shared by various speakers at the stakeholder engagement on the implementation of UNESCO recommendations on the ethics of AI.
The engagement follows the adoption of the Windhoek Outcome Statement on Artificial Intelligence in Southern Africa last year, aimed at strengthening multistakeholder cooperation and the ethical use of artificial intelligence.
Local experts in artificial intelligence say unemployed graduates can still take advantage of the many opportunities available to them digitally.
Despite the high number of students graduating in various fields every year, it's not guaranteed that they will all get employed.
Artificial intelligence experts Audrey Chanakira and Dr. Asteria Pirola, however, believe that not all is lost.
Graduates can incorporate their qualifications into the fast-paced world of work, and they just need to upskill to build a digital career, they say.
Erongo Red and MTC have signed an agreement to boost digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and innovation.
At the signing ceremony in Walvis Bay, Erongo Red's Chief Executive Officer described MTC as a digital enabler for the public sector.
Tino !Hanabeb believes MTC will be able to support electrification and mitigate Erongo Red's challenges, which include access to electricity, theft, and revenue collection.
The University of Namibia (UNAM) is developing an artificial intelligence curriculum for Africa.
Pro-Vice Chancellor at the institution, Professor Anicia Peters, says UNAM will collaborate with Africa-based Google and Microsoft.
"This curriculum came about because we said if Africans and women want to be part of the creators of AI and we want to diminish the gender biases, the racial biases, and the stereotypes against Africans, then we have to get on that wagon and we have to start educating our learners and students just like you."
