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Jumanne Mtambalike
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The University After Artificial Intelligence

The University After Artificial Intelligence

Higher education’s next role may be less about teaching knowledge and more about cultivating judgment
The Great Unbanking of Humanity—and the Rise of the Machine Economy

The Great Unbanking of Humanity—and the Rise of the Machine Economy

Why Africa Should Pay Attention to Bitcoin, Stablecoins and AI Agents
When AI Begins Building AI

When AI Begins Building AI

Why Anthropic’s Warning May Matter More Than Any New Model Release
The First Nation for Machines

The First Nation for Machines

Argentina’s bold experiment could redefine the corporation—and perhaps capitalism itself
The New AI Iron Curtain: Why the Anthropic Restrictions Matter for the Future of Technology—and Africa

The New AI Iron Curtain: Why the Anthropic Restrictions Matter for the Future of Technology—and Africa

What makes the Anthropic case significant is that the target is no longer the hardware used to build AI systems but the AI systems themselves.
The $0.03 Freelancer: How Artificial Intelligence Is Rewriting the Economics of African Work

The $0.03 Freelancer: How Artificial Intelligence Is Rewriting the Economics of African Work

For Africa, where millions of young people have turned to freelancing as a gateway into the global economy, the implications are profound.
The AI Ownership Question: Could Africa One Day Own the Future?

The AI Ownership Question: Could Africa One Day Own the Future?

Who should own the wealth generated by artificial intelligence? A Radical Proposal With Global Implications
The Collapse of Time: How AI Is Rewiring Africa’s Conservative Economy

The Collapse of Time: How AI Is Rewiring Africa’s Conservative Economy

The time required to build functional software has collapsed dramatically. Tasks that once took months of engineering coordination can increasingly be executed within days.
The Edge of Software: How AI Is Rewiring Africa’s Conservative Economy

The Edge of Software: How AI Is Rewiring Africa’s Conservative Economy

Artificial intelligence is lowering the cost and speed of software creation so dramatically that software itself is moving closer to the problem.
War by Algorithm — What Africa Should Learn from the New Age of AI Warfare

War by Algorithm — What Africa Should Learn from the New Age of AI Warfare

The emerging consensus is pragmatic. AI can assist in war, but it cannot be entrusted with judgment—at least not yet.