Hi, welcome to Tech This Evening, an After-Work Tech Newsletter from Techparley Africa. Sure, there is a lot to unpack right now. Sit back, while I walk you through.
Top Story: Children, AI, and the Classroom: How Young Is Too Young to Use Tools Like ChatGPT, Grok, or Similar Platforms?
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in everyday learning, tools such as ChatGPT, Grok, and other generative AI platforms are finding their way within the reach of students at all levels.
From writing assistance to concept explanation, these systems are reshaping how students access and process information.
But as access grows and adoption increases, a critical question remains: how early is too early for children to use AI?
To explore this question, Techparley spoke with Dr. Success Ojo, CEO and Co-founder of GMindAI, an education-focused artificial intelligence platform designed to support structured, curriculum-aligned learning in schools.
In this interview, Dr. Ojo breaks down the opportunities, risks, and responsibilities surrounding children’s use of AI, and what parents, educators, and policymakers should consider as these tools become more accessible.
Other Tech News Stories You Should Read:
Business Corner: How to start a profitable e-commerce business in Africa’s growing digital market. Read now.
Children, AI, and the Classroom: How Young Is Too Young to Use Tools Like ChatGPT, Grok, or Similar Platforms?. Read now.
Omnicom and Google Launch AI System to Evaluate and Optimise Ads Before They Go Live. Read now.
On Startup Spotlight:
Healthtech Startup, SquareMind Is Building AI-powered Skin Imaging Robot to Scale Early Cancer Detection
SquareMind, an artificial intelligence and robotics start-up focused on dermatology, has secured $18 million to accelerate the commercial rollout of its full-body skin imaging robot, Swan™.
The imaging process is fully automated and designed to integrate into existing clinical workflows, reducing the burden on practitioners while improving consistency in data capture.
Beyond image acquisition, the platform incorporates AI-driven software that supports clinicians in reviewing images and tracking lesions over time. Rather than replacing clinical judgement, the system is intended to augment it.
“Our technology acts as a companion: it helps reduce cognitive load, optimizes medical time, and enables comprehensive documentation, allowing physicians to focus on patient care and clinical decision-making,” explains Ali Khachlouf, co-founder and CEO of SquareMind.
Quadri Adejumo brings you all the details. Read here.
Also Read:
Ghana’s BoostMate Eyes West Africa Expansion After Building Youth-Powered Marketing Platform. Yakub Abdulrasheed brings us the details, here.
Quote of the Day:
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is equivalent to magic.” – Arthur C. Clarke.
Thank you for joining me yet again this evening. Stay safe, and see you tomorrow for the next tech newsletter.
Best, Quadri
