Machine learning: Kenya not ready for new technologyKenya is ill-prepared for disruption anticipated with the adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning.This was the underlying message yesterday at the ongoing summit on artificial intelligence and machine learning in Nairobi. Hundreds of delegates from across the world are meeting to explore current and future applications of the technology. One of the key attractions at the forum is Furhat, a ‘social robot’, which is capable of conducting conversations with humans. The robot takes the shape of a human bust and is able to detect and mimic common facial expressions such as smiling and frowning. ICT Principal Secretary Jerome Ochieng said Kenya should put in place mechanisms that will safeguard citizens’ privacy and also ensure the technology is deployed ethically.

Source: Standard Digital March 21, 2019 21:04 UTC