Viamo, a Canada-based mobile phone provider in Nigeria, recently announced a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) service for the country, allowing anyone to use the technology without the need for an internet connection.
This program has aided individuals such as Kehinde Olutubosun, a visually challenged Nigerian geography and animal enthusiast who previously struggled to locate information due to his lack of a smartphone, according to Reuters.
The service, which functions similarly to an AI chatbot, employs a regular handset to connect to local mobile phone networks and convey commands or requests for information via short messaging service (SMS) or voice calls.
It is simple to operate and inexpensive, making it suitable for illiterate people.
