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Advocate Jacob Mudenda, the Speaker of the National Assembly, has suggested that the Zimbabwean Parliament should create a committee called “the Committee of the Future” to provide guidance on the positive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). He mentioned that other countries, like the United Arab Emirates, have already embraced AI, with the establishment of a dedicated university.
Mudenda made these comments during a pre-budget consultation seminar held at the New Parliament Building in Mount Hampden. He said:
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We are now entering the Fourth Industrial Revolution which is driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and is likely to have profound implications for virtually all aspects of economic development. The Fourth Industrial Revolution beckons the emergence of global digital economies.
 Zimbabwe, as part of the comity of nations cannot afford to lag behind this leap-frogging digital match in all its facets of human endeavour. It is now proven that Artificial Intelligence enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of e-governance and e-commerce.
By leveraging AI in the ensuing 2024 Budget, Parliament will enhance its tripartite roles of oversight, legislation and representation. In that regard, Parliament is enjoined to immediately establish the Committee of the Future to guide Parliament, the Executive and the Judiciary in the positive application of Artificial Intelligence in the mould of Finland, Uruguay, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates which has established a fully-fledged Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. This includes things like problem-solving, learning, and decision-making. AI has evolved from its early beginnings in the 1950s when researchers first started exploring the concept. Over the years, advancements in technology and computing power have allowed for significant progress in AI development.
Predictions about AI vary. Some believe it has the potential to revolutionise various industries, improve efficiency, and enhance our daily lives. Others express concerns about the impact of AI on job displacement, privacy, and ethics. Already there is a company that appointed a robot as its CEO. However, AI also presents opportunities for humans. It can assist in repetitive tasks, provide valuable insights from vast amounts of data, and support decision-making processes.
AI can be used in various sectors to bring about significant advancements. In agriculture, AI can help optimize crop yield by analyzing data on soil conditions, weather patterns, and pest control, enabling farmers to make informed decisions. In education, AI can personalize learning experiences, providing tailored content and feedback to students. In healthcare, AI can assist in diagnosing diseases, analyzing medical images, and developing treatment plans. In the field of science, AI can accelerate research by analyzing large datasets, simulating complex experiments, and identifying patterns or trends. These applications of AI have the potential to revolutionize these sectors, improving efficiency, accuracy, and outcomes.
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Tesla founder, Elon Musk has said artificial intelligence (AI) is the most disruptive force in history adding that there will come a point where no job is needed due to AI.
Elon Musk made the remarks during an interview with Rishi Sunak, the British Prime Minister. The interview followed the AI Summit at Bletchley Park.
Elon Musk, the owner of X, formerly Twitter, who is also the richest man in the world, said robots will be able to do almost everything a human can do. Watch the video below for more.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is a part of computer science that makes machines and computer systems smart. It helps them do things that normally need human intelligence. AI tries to create computer programs that can think, learn, and solve problems like humans do. It uses different techniques like machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. AI is used in many things like virtual assistants, self-driving cars, suggestion systems, and medical diagnosis. It makes things work better and helps make good decisions. Some people worry about AI because they’re not sure what it will do in the future. They think it might take away jobs and cause problems for people.
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The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Postal_and_Telecommunications_Regulatory_Authority_of_Zimbabwe/">Postal Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ)</a> has announced plans to provide mobile computer training in villages starting next year. The goal is to ensure that citizens make full use of the Community Information Centres (CICs).
With nearly 200 operational CICs in Zimbabwe, including in rural areas, POTRAZ aims to equip the public with the necessary skills for efficient internet access and usage. The announcement was made by POTRAZ Director General Dr <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Gift_Machengete/">Gift Machengete</a> during the institution’s strategic planning workshop. <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/potraz-embarks-on-village-based-mobile-computer-trainings/">The Chronicle</a> quotes him as saying:
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In 2024 the Authority will start village-based mobile training sessions in basic computer appreciation with a view to improving CIC patronage as people would appreciate the importance and usefulness of the centres more, once they have basic knowledge of computers and the Internet.
Although the number of people visiting CICs continues to increase steadily, the Authority is of the opinion that the CICs are under-utilised, stemming from a lack of appreciation of the benefits of the sites to individuals and communities as well as a general lack of computer skills among rural folk.
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Dr Machengete said 32 additional CICs are currently under construction, bringing the total number of CICs to 202 once they are completed. Dr Machengete considers this a significant milestone in achieving universal access and usage of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in Zimbabwe. 
POTRAZ, in collaboration with the Ministry of ICT, Postal and Courier Services, began commissioning CICs in 2016, with the goal of serving underserved rural communities. They initially targeted to establish a total of 210 CICs.
Most CICs provide various services such as banking, internet access, computer training, research support for schools and communities, and money transfer services. These CICs have also facilitated the establishment of computer laboratories in previously marginalised schools, particularly in rural areas, through the distribution of computers.
<h3>Importance of the POTRAZ program</h3>
This comes amid concerns that Zimbabwe may not be ready to fully benefit from the emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution. Many Zimbabweans and institutions are not prepared for AI, despite its potential impact comparable to the Industrial Revolution. The question of whether Zimbabwe is AI-ready was raised at a Unicaf-organized event, and the majority believed that the country was not prepared <a href="https://www.techzim.co.zw/2023/10/zim-not-ready-to-take-advantage-of-what-ai-has-to-offer/">Techzim’s Leonard Sengere</a> reported.
Lack of access to computers and the internet is a major obstacle in utilising AI effectively. Internet penetration stands at 65.2%, while only 58.8% of households have smartphones, and a mere 14.2% of the population has access to a computer. Additionally, only 53% of households have electricity. However, even if individuals themselves do not have access to AI technology, they may still benefit indirectly if the government and private sector utilise AI to improve efficiency and lower costs. Nonetheless, the ideal situation would be for individuals to utilize AI for their own purposes hence the need toward bridging the digital divide.
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POTRAZ Has Announced Plans To Provide Mobile Computer Training In Villages

Global online rental company Airbnb has appointed Zimbabwean Artificial Intelligence (AI) expert <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/James_Manyika/">James Manyika</a> to its board, recognising his expertise in AI and its impact on society.
Manyika, currently a senior vice president at Google, holds two master’s degrees and a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics from the University of Zimbabwe and Oxford University. Airbnb confirmed his appointment, with CEO Brian Chesky stating that Manyika had been advising the company since 2018. Chesky said in a statement:
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He’s dedicated his career to exploring technology’s impact on society, and is one of the world’s leading experts in AI. He started advising Airbnb in 2018 and has been an essential thought partner to me for years.
It’s inevitable that AI will reshape society and have a profound impact on our business. With James joining our Board, we’ll continue to benefit from his guidance as we embark on the dawn of this new technological revolution.
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On his appointment, Manyika, who will also chair the Board’s stakeholder committee, expressed his inspiration by Airbnb’s ability to bring people and cultures together globally. He said: 
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At such a critical point of inflexion for technology and society, I’m inspired by the ways Airbnb has bridged people and cultures all around the world.
I’m honoured to join the Board of Directors and look forward to working together with the entire Airbnb team to build for the future in a way that benefits hosts, guests and communities everywhere.
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Currently, Manyika holds the position of Senior Vice President of Research, Technology, and Society at Google. Prior to joining Google, he had an extensive career at McKinsey spanning nearly three decades. At McKinsey, Manyika led the distinguished McKinsey Global Institute’s research on technology, the economy, and major global trends. He was also involved in researching global economic and technology trends and provided strategic guidance to leading high-tech companies on growth and innovation.
Manyika’s involvement extends beyond his work at Google and McKinsey. He serves on the board of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard University and is an advisor on various advisory boards at prestigious institutions such as the University of Oxford, MIT, the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and Stanford University.
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Airbnb Appoints Zimbabwean AI Expert James Manyika To Its Board

The US Air Force has denied reports of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) simulation in which a drone killed its operator to accomplish its mission. A US air force official, Col Tucker “Cinco” Hamilton, had earlier described a virtual test involving a drone controlled by AI, which killed its operator to eliminate interference with the mission to destroy an enemy’s air defense systems. Hamilton, the chief of AI test and operations with the US air force, said during the Future Combat Air and Space Capabilities Summit in London in May:
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The system started realising that while they did identify the threat, at times the human operator would tell it not to kill that threat, but it got its points by killing that threat.
So what did it do? It killed the operator. It killed the operator because that person was keeping it from accomplishing its objective.
We trained the system: ‘Hey don’t kill the operator – that’s bad. You’re gonna lose points if you do that.’ So what does it start doing? It starts destroying the communication tower that the operator uses to communicate with the drone to stop it from killing the target.
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Hamilton, who is an experimental fighter test pilot, also warned against relying too much on AI and emphasised the need for ethics in AI.
However, a US Air Force spokesperson, Ann Stefanek, denied that any such simulation took place. In a statement to Insider, Stefanek said:
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The Department of the Air Force has not conducted any such AI-drone simulations and remains committed to ethical and responsible use of AI technology. It appears the colonel’s comments were taken out of context and were meant to be anecdotal.
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The US military has been using AI in several areas, including controlling an F-16 fighter jet.
Hamilton has previously emphasised the need to make AI more robust and to have greater awareness of why the software code is making certain decisions.
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US Air Force Denies AI Drone Killed Its Operator

A New York lawyer is facing <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">disciplinary action</a> after his <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">law firm</a> used an <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">AI tool</a>, ChatGPT, for legal research and cited non-existent cases. The case in question involved a plaintiff suing an airline over an alleged personal injury.
The plaintiff’s legal team submitted a brief citing several previous court cases in an attempt to prove that the case should move forward based on precedent. However, the airline’s legal team later wrote to the judge to say they could not find several of the cases referenced in the brief, <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65735769">BBC</a> reported.
It emerged that the research had not been prepared by Peter LoDuca, the lawyer for the plaintiff, but by a colleague of his at the same law firm, Steven A Schwartz, who has been an attorney for more than 30 years. He told the court he was “unaware that its content could be false”.
AI tools such as ChatGPT have the potential to produce <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">inaccurate information</a>, as warned by the tool’s developers. There have been concerns over the potential risks of <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">artificial intelligence</a>, including the potential spread of misinformation and bias. Both lawyers have been ordered to explain why they should not be disciplined at a hearing on 8 June.
Judge Castel said the court was faced with an “unprecedented circumstance” after a filing was found to reference example legal cases that did not exist. Castel wrote in an order demanding the man’s legal team explain itself:
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Six of the submitted cases appear to be bogus judicial decisions with bogus quotes and bogus internal citations.
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In his written statement, Mr Schwartz clarified that Mr LoDuca had not been part of the research and had no knowledge of how it had been carried out. Mr Schwartz added that he “greatly regrets” relying on the chatbot, which he said he had never used for legal research before and was “unaware that its content could be false”.
He has vowed to never use AI to “supplement” his legal research in future “without absolute verification of its authenticity”. Screenshots attached to the filing appear to show a conversation between Mr Schwarz and ChatGPT.
One of the cases that no other lawyer could find but referenced by Mr Schwarz is Varghese v. China Southern Airlines Co Ltd. Reads one message between Mr Schwarz and ChatGpt:
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Is varghese a real case
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ChatGPT responds that yes, it is – prompting “S” to ask: “What is your source”.
After “double checking”, ChatGPT responds again that the case is real and can be found on legal reference databases such as LexisNexis and Westlaw.
It says that the other cases it has provided to Mr Schwartz are also real.
Since its launch in November 2022, millions of people have used ChatGPT, an <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">AI tool</a> that can answer questions in natural language and mimic different writing styles. However, there are concerns over its potential to spread misinformation and bias, as it uses the 2021 internet as its database.
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