Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, has emphasised the transformative role of youth and technology in shaping Africa's future. Speaking at the 2024 Abuja Tech Converge (ATC), Comrade Olawande highlighted the…

At the 2024 African Women in Media (AWiM) Conference in Dakar, Senegal, technology experts discussed the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in journalism, asserting that it serves as a tool rather than a threat to the profession. They…

Amazon is planning to trial a new carbon-removal material in its data centres to address the rising emissions associated with the artificial intelligence (AI) systems they support, according to Orbital Materials, the startup behind the…

On Wednesday, OpenAI, in partnership with Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organisation that evaluates the appropriateness of media and technology for young people, launched a free training course for educators aimed at simplifying the…

The fifth United Nations (UN) World Data Forum opened yesterday in Medellín, Colombia, bringing together over 3,000 data experts, leaders, entrepreneurs, and representatives from more than 120 countries. The event, which runs from 12 to…

The Central Securities Clearing System PLC (CSCS) has called for the urgent integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into Nigeria’s cybersecurity framework to address the rising threat of cybercrime. This call was made at the close of…

The World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-24) has begun in New Delhi, India, with calls for consensus, ethical artificial intelligence, and universal connectivity. The event offers a platform for policymakers, industry…

On Tuesday, Apple unveiled its latest iPad mini, packed with AI features such as enhanced writing tools and an improved Siri assistant, as the company seeks to enhance its devices with artificial intelligence capabilities. Powered by the…

The global rise in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in financial services could pose risks to financial stability and necessitates robust risk management practices from banks, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of…

In an effort to harness the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) while protecting democracy, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has announced that Nigeria is taking steps toward ensuring the…