Communications Minister Sam George refutes reports he tasked KNUST to build a Twi AI model, exposing deeper questions about Ghana’s language technology infrastructure and who benefits from its $270 million AI ambitions.
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Ghana’s Communications Minister Sam George has challenged FBI Director Kash Patel’s account of a major cybercrime crackdown in Ghana. The operation reportedly resulted in more than 130 arrests or detentions, 89 identified victims and nearly US$10 million in suspected fraud-related losses, raising questions about Ghana’s leadership, international cooperation and the prosecution of alleged cybercriminals.
Researchers at KNUST’s Responsible Artificial Intelligence Lab are developing an AI-powered system to detect rare genetic diseases early and improve treatment outcomes. In an interview with Ghanaian Watch, Professor Jerry John Kponyo explains how artificial intelligence and genomic data could help diagnose conditions affecting millions of Ghanaians and transform healthcare across Africa.
Ghana lost about $9.8 million to cybercrime in 2022, according to the Cyber Security Authority (CSA). Many of these crimes include mobile money fraud, fake online shops, email scams, and data theft.
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has clarified the circumstances surrounding the recent power disconnection at Kejetia Market, following a report by Ghanaian Watch titled ‘Dumsor’ Strikes Kejetia Market for Days, Wreaks Havoc – Traders Face Business Collapse, Drivers Lose Passengers.
Ghana’s internet infrastructure is dominated by a few major telecom players. As of January 2023, MTN held a commanding 67% market share in voice subscriptions and 75% in data subscriptions. Vodafone and AirtelTigo trailed with 18% and 14% in voice, and 13% and 11% in data, respectively.
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