Still an ardent fan of Artificial Intelligence (AI)? This article is for you! And it covers snippets of what Africa has been up to about Artificial Intelligence and improving lives with tech. It's no doubt that Artificial Intelligence is here to stay albeit ominous warnings of the linking dangers of mainstream use of AI. In the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence, we've seen everything from self-driving cars to virtual assistants. Does it ever end?

I'm afraid not. As the world explores the tremendous possibilities with AI, the industry keeps getting better and bigger. On Thursday, April 19th 2024, Meta the global company bringing all your favorite social media apps (Instagram, Facebook, Whatsapp) to you widened the reach of its AI extension, “Meta AI” to the following countries:

1. Nigeria

2. Ghana

3. South Africa

4. Zimbabwe

5. Malawi

6. Zambia

7. Canada

8. Australia

Meta's rollout of its cutting-edge Meta AI, is now available in English across multiple countries outside the US. And here's why it's such a big deal. This powerhouse AI, fueled by Meta Llama 3 technology, isn't just another virtual assistant—it's a game-changer. From boosting productivity to sparking creativity and facilitating connections, Meta AI is set to redefine how we interact with our favorite apps.

According to Meta, their AI has evolved into a versatile tool seamlessly woven into our daily lives since its debut at last year's Connect event. Now, users in over a dozen countries, including Australia, Canada, Nigeria, and Singapore, can experience the smarter, faster, and more fun Meta AI firsthand.

But what sets Meta AI apart? To begin with, it's easily the most intelligent AI assistant available for free, thanks to its latest advancements. With Meta AI integrated into feeds, chats, searches, and more, users can access real-time information and accomplish tasks without ever leaving their favorite apps.

Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Meta, expressed his excitement about expanding Meta AI's reach. The billionaire rightly emphasizes Meta AI's ability to provide real-time information seamlessly through app integration. And it doesn't stop there—Meta is pushing boundaries with unique creation features, such as animated photos and real-time image generation. This was the highlight of my discovery.

Indeed, the advent of AI is reshaping the tech landscape, with giants like Meta, Microsoft, and Google leading the charge with innovative products. As Meta AI continues to evolve and expand its reach, the possibilities are endless, ushering in a new era of AI-powered experiences for users worldwide.

But at what cost? Warnings concerning the potential danger of AI are not mere conspiracy theories. experts in the industry have expressed their concerns on certain aspects of artificial intelligence which still present regulatory challenges in the use of AI.

Some of these concerns are security risks, ethical quandary, bias and prejudice, safety risks, privacy risks, and lack of transparency. The future of technology that surpasses human intelligence is not only too good to imagine, it poses risks in the long run that should be nipped in the bud in the nascent stages of artificial intelligence.