What you need to know about Africa’s first AI factory
- Cassava Technologies, led by Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa, plans to build Africa's first AI factory in South Africa by June 2025, deploying NVIDIA AI technology to support local businesses and researchers with AI capabilities.
- The facility will enhance access to high-performance AI computing, providing local businesses and researchers the tools to innovate without relying on foreign infrastructure.
- Experts believe this development will democratize AI access and empower Africa’s tech ecosystem to create homegrown solutions.
- This development aims to democratize AI access, allowing better representation in AI models and fostering growth in various sectors like agriculture and healthcare.
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Zimbabwean Billionaire Strive Masiyiwa to Launch AI Hub in South Africa - Harare Live
Zimbabwean billionaire and founder of Cassava Technologies, Strive Masiyiwa, is spearheading a major initiative to develop Africa’s first artificial intelligence (AI) factory. The project is set to drive digital innovation across the continent in collaboration with Nvidia, a global leader in AI computing. Cassava Technologies plans to incorporate Nvidia’s state-of-the-art AI software and processing capabilities … The post Zimbabwean Billionaire …
Cassava Technologies and Nvidia comes together to build first AI factory in South Africa
How would it feel like you see a whole factory working on AI technology? Strange yet exciting! But yes, this is happening. Zimbabwe’s Richest Man Strive Masiyiwa is building Africa’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) factory in South Africa. Cassava Technologies, company owned by him is collaborating with Nvidia for this project. As per an official statement released on Cassava’s website, the company will integrate Nvidia’s cutting-edge computi…
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