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Originally published by The Standard BusinessOctober 23, 2025
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From Nairobi to Silicon Valley: Kenyan innovator building the future of AI
At a time when global anxieties over artificial intelligence often centre on opaque 'black boxes', a 26-year-old Kenyan innovator is proposing a radical solution: AI that remembers...
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Benjamin Owino, a 26-year-old Kenyan and recent Cornell University graduate, is developing a new artificial intelligence (AI) framework designed to remember and retain context, unlike most current AI systems that discard information after making a decision.
- Owino's framework aims for transparent, resilient, and accountable AI, addressing the "black box" problem prevalent in today's dominant models.
- He is applying his concept to financial markets, where historical context is critical, and foresees applications in education, healthcare, and scientific research.
- His work was presented at the Global AI Initiative’s Thought Summit in May 2025, aiming to build technology that is transparent, responsible, and "alive with memory."
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