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Africa Embraces AI

As artificial intelligence (AI) systems like ChatGPT begin to disrupt our daily lives, the global race for innovation is accelerating. The greatest advancements are being made in the United States, China, and Europe. However, Africa is preparing to take its place and embrace the fourth industrial revolution. Despite facing significant challenges such as poverty, limited access to resources, and political instability, African nations are recognizing the potential of AI to address key issues such as healthcare, education, and agriculture. Many governments and private companies across the continent are investing in AI research and development, with the aim of creating innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs and circumstances of Africa. Challenges and Opportunities for AI in Africa One example is the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), a network of centers of excellence in mathematical sciences established in 2003 to develop talent in Africa. AIMS has re...

OpenAI Discontinues Support for Codex API

On March 23rd, 2023, OpenAI made an announcement that they will be discontinuing support for the Codex API. The API was initially introduced as a free limited beta in 2021, and it has maintained that status to date. However, with the advancements of OpenAI's newest GPT-3.5 models for coding tasks, they will no longer be supporting Codex and encourage all customers to transition to GPT-3.5-Turbo. This change will affect the following models: code-cushman:001, code-cushman:002, code-davinci:001, and code-davinci:002. OpenAI Discontinues Support for Codex API GPT-3.5-Turbo is the most cost-effective and performant model in the GPT-3.5 family. It can do coding tasks while also being complemented with flexible natural language capabilities. With the transition to GPT-3.5-Turbo, OpenAI is confident that it will allow them to increase their investment in their latest and most capable models. Although the transition from Codex to GPT-3.5-Turbo may be tempo...