Google has unveiled a major redesign of its popular mapping service, Google Maps, introducing new artificial intelligence features designed to help users discover places and navigate more easily. The update integrates advanced AI technology from Gemini, marking one of the most significant changes to the platform used by more than 2 billion people worldwide. “Ask Maps” Lets Users Ask…
Rwanda has launched a new institution known as the Rwanda FinTech Centre aimed at accelerating innovation in financial technology, supporting startups, and improving access to digital financial services across the country. The centre was established through collaboration between the Ministry of ICT and Innovation (Rwanda) and various partners from both the public and private sectors. Supporting FinTech Startups The primary…
A growing number of grieving parents in the United States are raising concerns about the risks artificial intelligence and social media may pose to children. Their advocacy has intensified in recent years as some families claim that interactions with AI chatbots or harmful online content contributed to the deaths of their children. One of the…
Robot technology is advancing rapidly worldwide, and Rwanda is beginning to adopt it in new sectors. Robots are now being used to serve customers in restaurants, marking another step in the country’s growing use of advanced technology. Globally, more than 4.6 million robots are currently used in industries ranging from manufacturing to healthcare and agriculture. These machines are increasingly…
Rwanda is among six African countries where affordable smartphones costing about $40 (around Rwf58,000) will soon be introduced to help close the digital gap for people who still lack access to modern mobile devices. The initiative is led by the GSMA (Global System for Mobile Communications Association) in partnership with telecommunications companies operating across Africa. The goal is to make…
Justin Nsengiyumva, the Prime Minister of Rwanda, has said the country’s long‑term investment in technology infrastructure has significantly improved access to financial services, including for people living in rural areas. Speaking on March 11, 2026, at the Inclusive Fintech Forum 2026, the prime minister emphasized that Rwanda’s commitment to digital development over the past two decades has…
Many people don’t realize that a free automated tool exists that can help remove their personal information from Google search results. Meanwhile, countless companies known as data brokers collect and sell sensitive details such as your name, home address, phone number, and email online. This information can be bought cheaply by telemarketers, scammers, identity thieves,…
Artificial intelligence chatbots have become widely used tools for writing, research, coding, and problem solving. Many users believe that small changes in the way they speak to AI can significantly influence the quality of responses. Some people praise chatbots before asking questions, others remain extremely polite, while some even try to threaten or insult the…
The government of Rwanda has introduced reforms to its public procurement system aimed at encouraging innovation and increasing opportunities for local companies. The changes will allow innovation‑driven government contracts to follow specialized procedures instead of the traditional procurement framework. The reform was established through a ministerial order issued on February 13 by the Ministry of Finance and Economic…
Rwanda High Commission in the United Kingdom has launched a new artificial intelligence–powered chatbot called Nshuti, designed to improve service delivery and provide faster access to consular information. The digital assistant aims to help Rwandans living abroad and other users obtain important information instantly, reducing the need for long phone calls or waiting in queues. AI Tool…
