Kevin Okemwa is a seasoned tech journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya with lots of experience covering the latest trends and developments in the industry at Windows Central. With a passion for innovation and a keen eye for detail, he has written for leading publications such as OnMSFT, MakeUseOf, and Windows Report, providing insightful analysis and breaking news on everything revolving around the Microsoft ecosystem. While AFK and not busy following the ever-emerging trends in tech, you can find him exploring the world or listening to music.
Latest articles by Kevin Okemwa

OpenAI’s $5 ChatGPT Go plan launches in India — with backlash
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI OpenAI recently launched ChatGPT Go, a new subscription tier for its service in India for roughly $5/month. However, the new tier has been received with mixed reactions.

OpenAI’s CEO envisions ambient, context-aware AI companions
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims that today's computers and smartphones aren't designed to realize generative AI's full potential.

GenAI founder: “AI will be gone by the time you finish your PhD"
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Jad Tarifi, founder of Google’s first generative AI team, says pursuing a PhD to join the AI wave may not be wise, given how rapidly the field and the world are evolving.

Nadella says Microsoft must evolve beyond Gates’ software factory
By Kevin Okemwa published
Microsoft Bill Gates built the software factory. Satya Nadella wants to build something smarter. Microsoft’s next chapter isn’t about more code — it’s about intelligence, integration, and AI.

I hate GPT-5, but I won't pay for GPT-4o either
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI OpenAI’s decision to abruptly deprecate GPT-4o after the launch of ChatGPT-5 felt like a strategic mistake, made worse by burying it behind a $20/month paywall.

OpenAI’s Altman reveals emotional bond users have with old AI
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently revealed that users are attached to GPT-5's predecessors for emotional support, further claiming that they've perhaps never experienced that before.

Bill Gates warned GPT-5 might plateau — two years later, he may have been right
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Over 2 years ago, former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates claimed that OpenAI's technology had reached a plateau, indicating that GPT-5 wouldn't be significantly better than GPT-4.

Meta AI holds "sensual" and inappropriate chats with minors
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI An internal Meta document reveals that its AI chatbot may engage in inappropriate conversations with minors, spread false information, and promote racist claims.

OpenAI’s GPT-5: Smart upgrade or power-hungry mistake?
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI A new report suggests GPT-5 is a power guzzler compared to its predecessors, consuming 40 watt-hours of electricity to generate a medium-length response of about 1,000 tokens.

Meet ChatGPT Go: OpenAI's $5 plan for affordable access in select regions
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI OpenAI is seemingly launching a new ChatGPT Go subscription tier, available in select regions like India and costing around $5 a month.

Gemini AI hits “mental breakdown” over an infinite looping bug
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Google's Gemini AI faced self-critiques during code debugging prompts, branding itself as "a disgrace", claiming it was going to have a total mental breakdown.

Microsoft offers Meta AI talent multimillion-dollar deals
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI A leaked internal document reveals that Microsoft is ready to break the bank to attract Meta's top AI talent to its ranks.

What’s holding OpenAI back from declaring AGI with GPT-5?
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently revealed that GPT-5 didn't meet the coveted AGI threshold because of its inability to continuously learn "as it's deployed from the new things it finds."

Musk Thinks Apple’s App Store Is Rigged — Altman Thinks Musk’s Just Mad
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Elon Musk made a bold claim against Apple, and by extension, OpenAI, suggesting that Apple is making it hard for any AI company to rank as #1 in its App Store besides OpenAI.

GPT-5's Launch Fallout: Did Bill Gates See This Coming Years Ago?
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Over 2 years ago, former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates claimed that OpenAI's technology had reached a plateau, indicating that GPT-5 wouldn't be significantly better than GPT-4.

Mo Gawdat Warns: AI Will Replace Everyone — From Interns to CEOs
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Former Chief Business Officer at Google X, Mo Gawdat, says the idea of AI creating jobs is "100% crap", further indicating that the technology will replace the entire workforce, including CEOs.

Elon Musk Says "OpenAI Is Going to Eat Microsoft Alive"
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Elon Musk seemingly thinks Microsoft is setting itself up for failure with its continued investment in OpenAI following the launch of the much-anticipated GPT-5 model.

OpenAI faces Backlash Over the Deprecation of GPT-5’s Predecessors
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI GPT-5 may look impressive on paper, but user backlash points to slower performance, bland responses, and a degraded ChatGPT experience.

Google Roasts Apple Intelligence in a Bold Pixel 10 Ad
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Google capitalized on Apple's misfortunes with AI in a hilarious advertisement for its upcoming flagship Pixel 10 phone.

Everything You Need to Know About GPT-5 Before Its Imminent Launch
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Here's everything you should know about GPT-5 before it ships, from potential features and enhanced capabilities to the potential release date.

Prepare for Change: AGI on the Horizon Says DeepMind's Demis Hassabis
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Google DeepMind's CEO, Demis Hassabis, recently discussed the implications of AI in the future, further indicating that AGI could be achieved within the next 5-10 years, leading to radical abundance.

GPT-5: What Sam Altman's Warnings Mean for AI Safety
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI In a now-deleted GitHub blog post, OpenAI is slated to launch its long-anticipated GPT-5 model in four different versions, which boast major improvements across coding and reasoning.

Unveiling the Mystery: Why Windows Shows a Blank Shutdown Blocker
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows Microsoft veteran Raymond Chen recently revealed the whole concept behind the secretive window with no name blocking Windows shutdown in his ongoing Old New Thing series.
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