4 mn read

Encrypted messaging apps promise privacy and Government transparency

4 mn readStates and cities across the country are grappling with how to stay on the right side of government transparency laws as the use of encrypted messaging apps becomes more widespread. As a devastating wildfire burned through a Maui town, killing more than 100 people, emergency management employees traded dozens of text messages, creating a record […]

Continue reading "Encrypted messaging apps promise privacy and Government transparency"
2 mn read

Released JFK files reveal Social Security numbers of former staffers

2 mn readThe Social Security numbers and other personal details of at least two former congressional staffers who investigated the assassination of President John F. Kennedy were revealed by this week’s release of declassified records ordered by President Donald Trump. Joseph diGenova, 80, and Christopher Pyle, 86, both had their names, birth dates, birth places and Social […]

Continue reading "Released JFK files reveal Social Security numbers of former staffers"
7 mn read

Spinning through space: The astronomers watching the skies for asteroids

7 mn readEach year, according to Nasa, a chunk of rock the size of a car hurtles through space on a collision course with our planet. Fortunately, thanks to the Earth’s atmosphere acting as a natural shield, instead of crash landing on the ground, the asteroid burns up and produces an impressive light show, streaking across the […]

Continue reading "Spinning through space: The astronomers watching the skies for asteroids"
3 mn read

Unlocking Africa’s Skies – Why Drones Need More Than Innovation to Bridge the Infrastructure Gap

3 mn readAfrica’s infrastructure faces a $90 billion annual funding gap, hindering access to essential products and services. Bold, innovative ideas are needed to drive development and transform communities. Drone technology unlocks innovative opportunities. A drone can fly where roads do not go, and evidence has shown its effectiveness in getting products to people reliably and efficiently […]

Continue reading "Unlocking Africa’s Skies – Why Drones Need More Than Innovation to Bridge the Infrastructure Gap"
6 mn read

From chatbots to intelligent toys: How AI is booming in China

6 mn readHead in hands, eight-year-old Timmy muttered to himself as he tried to beat a robot powered by artificial intelligence at a game of chess. But this was not an AI showroom or laboratory – this robot was living on a coffee table in a Beijing apartment, along with Timmy. The first night it came home, […]

Continue reading "From chatbots to intelligent toys: How AI is booming in China"
6 mn read

AI in Africa for Africa: Contextualizing the Evolution of the African AI Ecosystem

6 mn readMapping the evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Africa looks at a detailed examination of the changing landscape of AI in Africa. It explores the continent’s current AI context, bringing out the extent of AI readiness adoption, AI utilization, and the challenges and opportunities in adopting AI technologies, highlighting the importance of ethical AI governance. […]

Continue reading "AI in Africa for Africa: Contextualizing the Evolution of the African AI Ecosystem"

Interesting media and relevant content those who seek to rise above the ordinary.

Discover Xiarra Media

We’re an author oriented platform for interesting media and content. A place where your opinions matter. Start with Xiarra Media to discover your information needs community stories.

Build relationships

Connect with like minds as well as differing viewpoints while exploring all the content from the Xiarra community network. Forums, Groups, Members, Posts, Social Wall and many more. Boredom is not an option!

Join Xiarra Today!

Get unlimited access to the best articles on Xiarra Media and/or support our  cohort of authors. Upgrade Now

©2024 XIARRA MEDIA