I can vividly remember getting my first iPhone — the one with the rounded edges. This was less than 2 decades ago. Now we might be coming to a time where we phase out smartphones in their entirety. Humane AI just showcased a pin you put on your shirt that…

Data poisoning refers to the falsification of training data for Machine Learning models. Data poisoning attacks will alter or completely distort the results of predictive models by falsifying training data on a massive scale altering the accuracy of a machine learning model. Artists using this to fight against AI I first hear of data poisoning on a…

“History will never invite you to the table, you have to force your way in and demand to be remembered” — I was trying to figure out what my blog post will be about this week, I have been feeling incredibly contemplative about why I do the things I do and Big Sister knowing this suggested I write about why this area interests me. I once listened to a TedTalk by…

Neo-colonialism: the use of economic, political, cultural, or other pressures to control or influence other countries, especially former dependencies. — I recently had the privilege of meeting a woman deeply involved in the Large Language Model field. We engaged in a thoughtful conversation on the intersection of technology and women’s issues. …

‘They are a business not your friend’ — When I messaged Beyoncé to congratulate her on Instagram, I was well aware that my connection with her is not genuine. Nevertheless, despite the inherent unreality of this situation, my subconscious often perceives this connection as real and meaningful. According to a study conducted by Gardener & Knowles in 2007…

“Right now AI systems are basically just a fancy mirror of our society” — I was scrolling on Twitter when I saw this tweet: A young woman had used Photoshop’s new AI feature to generate additional content around the frame, but the images it produced depicted her in her underwear. As a regular Twitter user, I’ve observed that this type of hypersexualisation of…

I wrote earlier when I was half way sharing the things I had learned so far in my 100 days of code challenge. Now that I am done I want to share 4 things I would do differently: Prioritising depth over quantity in Porject Development I initially embraced the “more is better” philosophy, so as to explore…

Growing up in Zimbabwe, my exposure to Barbie was limited to the classic portrayal of her with long blonde hair and tall legs. I wasn’t aware of Barbie as a doctor, astronaut, or even the diverse variations like chubby Barbie or black Barbie. …

I have long been a critic of the “Africa as the new tech hub of the world” narrative. Not because I do not believe in my fellow Africans’ capabilities, but because when I look at the reality, I do not see technological advancement being what we need to move ourselves…