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AI Assistants Take a Major Leap Forward as Multimodal Systems Enter Daily Life

Artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving beyond simple text-based tools into powerful multimodal systems that can understand images, voice, and real-world context. In 2026, these advanced AI assistants are transforming industries, reshaping workplaces, and raising new questions about privacy, creativity, and the future of human-machine collaboration.

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Qualcomm Selects 10 African Startups for Its 2026 "Make in Africa" Programme

Qualcomm has named 10 early-stage African startups — from Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Uganda, and Namibia — for its flagship Make in Africa 2026 programme, offering mentorship, cloud credits, and engineering support.