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FluidTalks Ep 100: A.I in the Classroom with Class A,B & C ICS students (Strathmore University Series)
On this Strathmore University 3-episode series, we were honored to interview and record computer science, 3rd year students, led by their lecturer Mr Daniel Machanje.
The recordings were done in 3 different classes, full of Mr Machanje's students who warmly welcomed us.
This second episode covers students current thoughts on AI in the classroom.
We’d like to sincerely thank Lancelot, Andrew & Chemutai from Class A, Alvin, Nicole & Jay from class B, Nyakundi, Arabella & Olive from class C, for agreeing to take part in this episode.
Have a listen to these bright minds opinions.
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FluidTalks Ep 99 A.I in the classroom with Daniel Machanje (Strathmore University Series)
On this Strathmore University 3-episode series, we were honored to interview and record computer science, 3rd year students, led by their lecturer Mr Daniel Machanje.
The recordings were done in 3 different classes, full of Mr Machanje's students who warmly welcomed us.
This first episode covers Mr Machanje's thoughts on AI from a lecturer's perspective and his experience on how students interact with it.
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FluidTalks Ep98: Why Do You Take Photos?
The release of the Pixel 8 series of phones saw the announcement of some AI-powered photo editing features. In this episode we talk about them and some interesting philosophical questions.
The weeks news:
Dependabot Not So Dependable -> Read More
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Satellite -> Read More
A brand new Windows App Store -> Read More
An upgrade on Teams -> Read More
Amazon joins the race -> Read More
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Research Materials:
Google announcement #1: Read More
Google announcement #2: Read More
Google keynote: Read More
Breakdown of camera features: Read More
Summary of Google keynote: Read More
Reactions:
TechRadar: Read More
Wired: Read More
Tech Advisor: Read More
9to5Google: Read More
The Verge: Read More (The comment section is also worth a look)
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FluidTalks Ep97: The US vs. Google
In this week’s episode, we look at the ongoing (as of the time of recording) antitrust case being faced by Google in the US. And is it a sign of more regulatory action to come against Big tech?
The weeks news:
1. You can find love on Tinder for $500 a month, if you qualify for its elite tier -> Read More
2. Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Press Release -> Read More
3. Unity has changed its pricing model, and game developers are pissed off -> Read More
4. TikTok to provide monetization training to Kenyan creators -> Read More
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Research Materials:
In addition to the links provided above, The Verge has an excellent stream on the case that can be found here: Read More
Microsoft antitrust: Read More
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FluidTalks Ep96: One App To Rule Them All…
The world of super-apps is here with us, from WeChat to Mpesa. In this episode, Michael and Gloria dive into this subject, talking about Mpesa and the platform that powers its super-app.
The weeks news:
1. Microsoft is bringing Python to Excel -> Read More
2. PlayStation is buying premium headphone brand Audeze -> Read More
3. ‘Modern cars are a privacy nightmare,’ the worst Mozilla’s seen -> Read More
4. Apple Event - September 12 -> Watch
5. KFCB asks TikTok to disable live feature in Kenya -> Read More
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Listen, Enjoy and Share
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Research Materials:
Mpesa App Details -> Read More
Mpesa launches a super app:
Read More
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Mini App (Program) Development
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Misc. Material
Read More
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FluidTalks Ep95: To Ban Or Not To Ban, That Is The Question
In this episode, we take a look at the petition presented to the national assembly. Are they really being realistic with this?
The weeks news:
1. Sega Purchase of Rovio, Maker of Angry Birds -> Read More
2. Threads: Meta to launch web version of flagging Threads app -> Read More
3. Microsoft AI Recommends Ottawa Food Bank as a Tourist Destination -> Read More
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Research Materials:
1. Speaker Wetangula receives petition to ban TikTok in Kenya -> Read More
2. MPs receive petition seeking to ban TikTok in Kenya -> Read More
3. The dark side of TikTok | How Kenyans have turned TikTok into Sodom and Gomorrah -> Read More
4. TikTok bans in other countries -> Read More
5. What are gifts on TikTok and how much do they cost? -> Read More
6. Kenya leads world in TikTok usage – Report -> Read More
7. TikTok Statistics In 2023 (Users, Revenue & Trends) -> Read More
8. Senegal suspends TikTok -> Read More
9. Canada TikTok ban on government devices -> Read More
10. Australia TikTok ban on government devices -> Read More
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