Sama provides data annotation and model evaluation services specifically for artificial intelligence applications, including computer vision and generative AI. Their platform uses machine learning to deliver high-quality data insights, which helps companies reduce the risk of AI model failures and lower overall costs. What sets Sama apart from its competitors is its commitment to ethical practices and social impact; as a Certified B-Corp, the company not only serves major clients like GM, Ford, Microsoft, and Google but also focuses on improving employment opportunities for individuals facing barriers to work. Sama's goal is to combine business success with social good, having already helped over 65,000 people escape poverty through their initiatives.

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Sama, data annotation and model evaluation firm working on artificial intelligence (AI) models for global players has entered into a strategic partnership with The University of Nairobi (UoN) designed to provide employment opportunities to students and faculty and as well increase the Generative AI (GenAI) skills in Kenya.Sama says the partnership will allow UoN students and faculty to work on various Sama AI projects and gain exposure to the rapidly evolving GenAI environment. Sama will train the staff and students and provide equipment, materials and work areas needed for the part-time employment opportunities.Speaking during the signing of the agreement, Prof Stephen Kiama, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nairobi, highlighted the importance of this collaboration stating, “Our partnership with Sama presents a significant step forward for students and faculty, providing a unique platform for students to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting, enhancing their learning and experience and better preparing them for the demands of the AI industry.”This partnership has come at an opportune time as the UoN gears up to establish an Artificial Intelligence School as part of its plans to create skilled manpower for the future.Annepeace Alwala, Sama Vice President Global Service Delivery, stated, “We are thrilled to collaborate with the University of Nairobi to foster the next generation of AI talent in Kenya. This partnership underscores our commitment to driving innovation and creating opportunities for the youth to excel in the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence. By providing students with practical experience, we are investing in the future of AI and contributing to the growth of the technology sector in Kenya.”This partnership underscores Sama’s commitment to the national economic development agenda espoused by the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BeTA). This initiative is a significant step towards bridging the digital divide, promising to uplift communities, nurture talent and position Kenya within the global AI value chain. Like this:Like Loading...More Like ThisDiscover more from TechMoranSubscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email

After A Bad Rap In Kenya, Sama Partners Uon To Hire Its Faculty And Students

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sama, leader des solutions d’annotation de données et de validation de modèles, a réaffirmé aujourd’hui son engagement à investir dans les femmes dans la technologie au sein de ses opérations au Kenya, en Ouganda, en Amérique du Nord et en Europe. À l’occasion de la Journée internationale de la femme (JIF), et dans le cadre d’un effort continu en faveur de l’égalité des sexes, l’entreprise a annoncé son intention de favoriser le développement des femmes à tous les stades de leur carrière tout au long de l’année 2024. Il s’agit notamment d’organiser des conférences dans des établissements d’enseignement secondaire, d’organiser des tables rondes sur le leadership et la technologie avec des femmes influentes dans le domaine de la technologie et de partager des histoires de femmes inspirantes sur les médias sociaux, tant au sein de l’entreprise que dans l’industrie. « L’écart de pauvreté entre les hommes et les femmes reste un problème pressant et croissant, et le manque de représentation féminine continue de nuire à l’IA en tant qu’industrie. Depuis le début, Sama croit en la nécessité de favoriser un environnement où chaque individu, quel que soit son sexe, peut s’épanouir », déclare Wendy Gonzalez, directrice générale de Sama. « C’est un honneur de participer à la création de la prochaine génération de femmes leaders et à la construction d’un avenir inclusif pour l’IA qui profite à tous

Sama Annonce Des Événements Clés Pour Soutenir Les Femmes En 2024

There’s a new “gen” in the artificial intelligence (AI) lexicon. While Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently claimed that “artificial general intelligence” could emerge within the next five years, many experts believe that the new technology is not a threat to human jobs or lifestyle in the near future. Huang, the leader of the top global company producing AI chips, answered a query during an economic forum at Stanford University regarding the timeline for achieving Silicon Valley’s enduring ambition of developing computers capable of humanlike thought. He explained that the timeline is significantly influenced by how the goal is characterized. If being able to pass tests intended for humans is the benchmark, he pointed out, we might see the emergence of artificial general intelligence (AGI) soon

Nvidia Ceo Predicts Coming Of General Ai, But Not Everyone’S Onboard

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sama, the leader in providing data annotation and model validation solutions, today announced the launch of a multi-cloud integration strategy within its platform, offering customers both significant cost savings and easier compliance with both internal and internationally recognized security standards. Customers can now keep their data on one of the three major global cloud storage providers (AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure) and seamlessly and securely give Sama access to that data. With these new integrations, customer onboarding can be reduced to just one day, speeding the process up as much as 7x. This faster onboarding process reduces the need for custom coding solutions to grant Sama access to customers’ servers, saving resources in addition to time. Sama now offers a complete suite of integrations including compatibility with Python Software Development Kits (SDKs) and the Databricks platform along with Okta, SAML and more. Additionally, Sama’s custom data pipeline integration with these technologies allows the company to work seamlessly with already-designed data flows, eliminating the need for client engineers to set up annotation and validation workflows and further reducing resource use

Sama Launches Multi-Cloud Integration; Increases Speed Of New Project Onboarding By 7X

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sama, the leader in providing high-quality training data for ambitious AI, announced today that it has won the 2023 Business Intelligence Group Innovation Award for its work with food waste reduction company Orbisk. This annual, global business awards program recognizes organizations, products, and people for bringing new ideas to life in innovative ways.“ Innovation is ‘business critical’ in today’s society,” said Maria Jimenez, chief operating officer of the Business Intelligence Group. “ We are thrilled to honor Sama as they are leading by example and improving the lives of so many.”Sama’s high-quality training data platform is trusted by the world’s most forward-looking organizations to develop accurate machine learning models. The company’s image, video and sensor data annotation and validation for machine learning algorithms are relied upon across industries, including food waste management.Orbisk is a company on a mission to make the world’s food system more manageable, while working with an ethical AI supply chain. Orbisk gives foodservice providers better visibility into their food waste streams, empowering them to make data-informed decisions about their food supply chains. They partnered with Sama to label the data that fuels their AI-powered food waste monitoring solution, empowering chefs and restaurant managers with data-driven insights to help them shrink food waste by as much as 70%.“ We are an innovation-forward company, and the work we’ve done with Orbisk showcases the talent across the Sama team,'' said Wendy Gonzalez, Sama CEO

Sama Wins 2023 Business Intelligence Group Innovation Award

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sama, the leader in providing high-quality training data for ambitious AI, today announced that Alex Shee, the company’s Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategy, has been appointed to the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Working Group on the Future of Work. GPAI brings together leading experts from industry, civil society, governments, and academia from around the world to promote the adoption of trustworthy AI. Alex will bring his experience with Sama’s social impact employment model to serve on the working group.Launched in 2020, GPAI is the fruition of an idea developed within the G7, with founding members representing Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union. GPAI guides the responsible development and use of AI consistent with human rights, fundamental freedoms, and shared democratic values. The organization bridges the gap between AI theory and practice by supporting cutting-edge research and applied activities while fostering international cooperation. Today, 29 countries are represented within the organization.GPAI’s experts collaborate across four Working Group themes: Responsible AI; Data Governance; Future of Work; and Innovation & Commercialization

Sama Executive Appointed To Global Partnership On Artificial Intelligence Working Group

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sama, the leader in providing high-quality training data for ambitious AI, announced today that Duncan Curtis has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Product. He returns to Sama after a period in the mobility industry, making vehicles safer, greener and more connected. Computer vision is at the core of autonomous vehicle technology, and Curtis will lead Sama’s product team as the company hones its focus on the computer vision market. Curtis has extensive experience in developing AI and computer vision technologies for autonomous vehicles. He previously led product management at autonomous vehicle startup, Zoox, where he applied automotive, robotics, and renewable energy technologies to address the challenges of autonomous mobility

Computer Vision Expert Duncan Curtis Joins Sama Leadership Team As Senior Vice President Of Product

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sama, the leader in providing high-quality training data for ambitious AI, announced today that CEO Wendy Gonzalez received the Business Intelligence Group’s BIG Award for Business and was named Woman of the Year. BIG’s annual awards program recognizes companies, products and people that are leading their respective industries. Under Gonzalez’s leadership, Sama closed the largest round of financing for a woman-led AI infrastructure company and was among the first AI companies to achieve Certified B Corporation status. The lauded B Corp achievement is for companies meeting high global standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency on factors from employee benefits and charitable giving, to supply chain practices, and input materials

Sama Ceo Wendy Gonzalez Named 2022 Woman Of The Year By Business Intelligence Group

Meta and Sama, its main subcontractor for content moderation in Africa, are facing a lawsuit in Kenya over alleged unsafe and unfair working conditions, if they fail to meet 12 demands on workplace conditions brought before them. Nzili and Sumbi Advocates, the law firm representing Daniel Motaung, a former Sama employee that was laid-off for []

Meta And Sama Face Legal Action In Kenya For Alleged Poor Work Conditions

Sama, the Nairobi-based AI company delivering accurate data for ambitious AI to Fortune 2000 companies, has raised an oversubscribed $70 million in Series B financing led by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), a global investment group, with participation from First Ascent Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Vistara Growth, in addition to all existing investors. […]

Nairobi-based Sama, formerly SamaSource raises $70M to deliver training data for world’s most ambitious AI apps

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