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More than 150 students signed up for an AI hackathon hosted by Vodacom, the University of Johannesburg and AWS in Johannesburg. The challenge asked students to develop AI-driven ideas for issues including maternal health, education, agriculture and water security.
Why it mattersTechTrendsKE reports that the event is the first milestone in a partnership announced in July, which also includes learning programmes, research and industry mentorship. AWS is contributing cloud computing and AI resources. It’s a practical skills push, not evidence that the projects are ready to solve those problems.
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