…to be treated as a single discipline, warning that the growing sophistication of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven disinformation poses one of the most serious threats to the credibility of the 2027 election. He said the Commission’s credibility now rests as much on how information about its processes is understood a…

New York City will ban the use of artificial intelligence for students in public schools through eighth grade, a source close to the matter told AFP on Wednesday, confirming US media reports. Teachers and parents have warned against the use of AI in schools over concerns about harming children’s mental health and cogni…

…of G20 technology ministers focused on the disruptions and opportunities brought by artificial intelligence. a Facebook co-founder, Chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Credit: AFP The US tech bosses spoke virtually at a G20 meeting in Chapel Hill, North Carolina organized by the White House, which is dedicated to keeping…

…allegedly depicting what happened at the protest ground was generated via the use of artificial intelligence. According to a report by The PUNCH, tear gas reportedly disrupted a pensioners’ protest in Alausa, Lagos, on Monday, prompting human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) to demand the arrest and prosecution of the o…

…has also bristled at Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s repeated warnings about the dangers of artificial intelligence — including the impact on jobs. Anthropic and rival OpenAI released their most powerful models this year, known as Claude Mythos and Sol respectively, boosting concerns across the industry about safety and s…

…into economic growth, particularly for manufacturing and emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence and data centres. “Our ambition is much bigger than just ending darkness. Our ambition is to use electricity to build prosperity, to make Nigeria competitive for manufacturing and to power the next generation of di…

…a new Interview, he emphasised the importance of developing autonomous drones guided by artificial intelligence, cheap interceptor missiles to stop Russia's air attacks and Ukraine's own ballistic missile program to turn the tide of the war. Ukrainian manufacturers are already working on those technologies, but Fedorov…

…advances in weapon technology have accelerated. The issue has gained greater urgency as artificial intelligence and autonomous capabilities become increasingly integrated into military systems. The ICRC said in a position paper published earlier this year that autonomous weapons can select and engage one or more target…

…exploit technical uncertainty faster than official explanations can restore confidence. Artificial intelligence compounds the risk. Deepfakes, fabricated audio, and manipulated images can be produced cheaply and distributed rapidly, confusing voters, inflaming divisions, and persuading citizens that participation is po…

…to issue HK$80 billion ($10.2 billion) in new shares in Hong Kong to fund its global artificial intelligence ambitions. The Hangzhou-based firm has been ploughing tens of billions of dollars into AI, with its shareholders eager to see how it will monetise the huge investments. “The Equity Placement is being undertaken…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has established a dedicated Artificial Intelligence Unit to strengthen the management of electoral data, voter registration and the transmission of results ahead of the 2027 general election. The Chairman of the Commission, Prof Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, announced thi…

…Federal Government has directed the FCCPC to investigate Meta, Google, X and generative artificial intelligence companies over allegations of anti-competitive practices and the exploitation of Nigerian media content. The directive followed a joint petition by the Nigerian Press Organisation, comprising the Newspaper Pr…

…the professional appearance and localisation of the fraudulent websites, suggesting that artificial intelligence may have helped criminals create convincing replicas.The sites reportedly use disposable domain extensions and are frequently replaced when older domains are abandoned.NordVPN chief technology officer Mariju…

…year after verifying their student status. The subscription provides access to advanced artificial intelligence tools through the Gemini app, including higher usage limits, Gemini Omni, Gemini Live for real-time voice conversations, Deep Research for academic projects, custom practice quizzes, unlimited file uploads an…

…and reject violence, hate speech, misinformation and incitement, including the use of artificial intelligence and social media to spread false information. “We are committed to peaceful, transparent elections that will strengthen political stability, social harmony, economic progress, and our nation’s prosperity,” he s…

…is taking place in the global economy. For much of the past decade, discussions about artificial intelligence centred on algorithms, semiconductors, GPUs, and data. In this piece, Abba Aliyu, Managing Director of Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA), explores the intersection of AI, electricity infrastructure,…

…the Universal Service Provision Fund to extend connectivity to underserved communities. Artificial intelligence is expected to become another layer of the state’s digital strategy. The ICT agency has previously outlined an ambition to become Nigeria’s first AI-native government technology institution, signalling a move…

…initiative involving advanced Geographic Information System satellite mapping and Artificial Intelligence under a public-private partnership with ImPPPact Nigeria Alliance and geomatics specialist, Intomatics. He said Plateau State had been selected as the pilot beneficiary of the initiative, which would help locate an…

…increasing public awareness of patients’ rights. Fawehinmi said emerging technologies, artificial intelligence and social media had introduced new ethical and legal considerations for medical practitioners. “The theme for this year’s Scientific Conference, Medical Practice in Nigeria: Ethical Standards, Legal Responsib…

…be protected with the same seriousness as the digital economy it is helping to build. As artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital public services continue to reshape governance, trust in how citizens’ data is handled may prove to be one of the country’s most valuable currencies. This version reads more like…

…we’ve watched people’s lives transformed. How is the Rotary leveraging technology and Artificial Intelligence to change the way it delivers humanitarian services? We have a policy on artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence has its drawbacks, but one of the Rotary’s action plans is also the ability to adapt. We…

…focus on Intelligence-led Policing, Police-Community Partnerships, digital technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and other contemporary approaches to strengthening police operations before, during, and after elections. “The Conference, primarily involving officers of the rank of Commissioner of Police and above, will…

…lease to operate its Digital Industrial Park and Learning Centre, aimed at fostering artificial intelligence, startups, digital skills and technology-driven enterprises. The arrangement is intended to turn the facilities into platforms for innovation, entrepreneurship and human-capital development, while supporting Enu…

…chief executive said the policy direction, alongside rising demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence and digital services, was creating opportunities for investment in Nigeria’s data infrastructure ecosystem. He said several global hyperscalers and technology infrastructure companies had expressed interest i…

…programme because our investments in digital innovation, software engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and the TechRise initiative were designed to prepare youths for opportunities in the emerging global economy. “We have announced the immediate removal of administrative bottlenecks delaying the payment…