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- 01Read moreFeature / Worldcrunch
The geeks building cutting-edge robots in Addis Ababa
Coverage of the research and engineering environment where iCog Labs connects robotics, applied AI, and AGI theory.
- 02Read moreFeature / Quartz Africa
Futurists in Ethiopia are betting on artificial intelligence to drive development
An in-depth look at iCog Labs, its founder Getnet Aseffa, the Solve IT program, and the case for building Ethiopia's development around an advanced technology workforce.
- 03Read moreCoverage / BBC
Sophia the Robot and a new frontier for AI in East Africa
Coverage of Sophia the Robot in Ethiopia and the broader development of AI capacity in the region.
- 04Read morePress / Africanews
Ethiopia's ambition to become Africa's AI giant
A regional press story positioning Ethiopia as an emerging artificial intelligence hub and highlighting iCog Labs as part of that movement.
- 05Read moreCoverage / Forbes
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey To Visit Africa
Coverage of Jack Dorsey's planned Africa visit featuring iCog Labs leaders Getnet Aseffa and Betelhem Dessie among the Ethiopian entrepreneurs he met.
- 06Read moreCoverage / Voice of America
Tech-Savvy Ethiopian Youth Showcase Inventions to Address Community Challenges
A video report on Solve IT bringing together 112 young technology entrepreneurs from 15 Ethiopian cities to develop solutions for community challenges.
- 07Read moreFeature / Addis Fortune
A Digital Awakening Faces an Uneven Road
A review of Ethiopia's growing AI ecosystem, including iCog Labs' pioneering role, current projects, talent constraints, and the challenges of sustaining advanced local research.
- 08Read moreCoverage / The Reporter Ethiopia
iCog Labs, Kudu partner to finance startups
Reporting on iCog Labs and Kudu launching an accelerator to mentor Ethiopian technology startups and connect them with seed financing.
- 09Read moreCoverage / Africanews
Sophia the robot meets Ethiopia PM, attends ICT Expo
Coverage of Sophia the Robot's visit to Ethiopia, including her meeting with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and appearance at the country's ICT Expo.
- 10Read morePartner update / JICA
Strengthening the tech ecosystem through Solve IT
A partner update on the Solve IT innovation platform and the collaboration model used to support local technology builders.
- 11Read moreInterview / TechCheetah
Our journey of starting the first artificial intelligence research and software development company in Ethiopia
A long-form account of iCog Labs' founding, early clients, infrastructure challenges, community work, and contribution to the development of Sophia the Robot.
- 12Read morePartner update / SingularityNET
Partnership in Ethiopia: XR Agency and iCog Labs Unveil Future of AGI with Dr. Ben Goertzel and Desta the Robot
Official partner coverage of the Desta the Robot collaboration, its public debut in Addis Ababa, and a program of AI, culture, education, and community events with iCog Labs.
- 13Read morePress release / Tadias Magazine
Ethiopia: U.S. Embassy Announces “Solve IT!” – A Nationwide Innovation Competition
The launch announcement for the nationwide Solve IT competition, implemented by the U.S. Embassy with iCog Labs and Humanity Plus across nine Ethiopian cities.
- 14Read morePress release / The Ethiopia Times
Groundbreaking Partnership in Ethiopia: XR Agency & iCog Labs Unveil Future of AGI with Dr. Ben Goertzel & Desta The Robot
A syndicated announcement of iCog Labs' collaboration with XR Agency and SingularityNET around Desta the Robot, public engagement, and Ethiopia's role in AI and AGI innovation.
- 15Read morePress release repost / Expertini Wire
Groundbreaking Partnership in Ethiopia: XR Agency & iCog Labs Unveil Future of AGI with Dr. Ben Goertzel & Desta The Robot
A later repost of the press release announcing the Desta the Robot collaboration between XR Agency, iCog Labs, and SingularityNET.