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About Awarri Awarri is a Nigerian artificial intelligence and robotics company focused on building frontier AI systems rooted in the
Pope Leo Calls For International Guardrails On AI Amid War Concerns
Pope Leo XIV has called for urgent international regulation of artificial intelligence, warning that unchecked development of the technology could
Nigerian Schoolgirls Win International AI Award
What began as a modest digital training programme in a public girls’ secondary school in southeastern Nigeria has quickly evolved
HEA Urges Higher Institutions to Integrate AI Into Education Systems
The Higher Education Authority has urged universities and tertiary institutions to urgently integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching, learning, research,
Sage Launches AI Suite Across Africa and Middle East to Boost SMBs Compliance and Efficiency
Sage has launched its artificial intelligence-powered business suite across Africa and the Middle East as the technology company seeks to
Narrow AI vs General AI: A Complete Beginner’s Guide
Like it or not, artificial intelligence is already shaping how people work, communicate, shop, learn, and even make decisions every
Google Study Reveals Gemini AI Improves Student Learning Outcomes
Google has released new research showing that its Gemini artificial intelligence tools are delivering measurable improvements in student learning outcomes
Six Nigerians Nabbed in Thailand Over Alleged AI-Driven Romance Fraud
Thai authorities have arrested six Nigerian nationals over an alleged AI-assisted romance fraud operation uncovered during a police raid in
Nigeria Launches ‘GovGuide’ AI Chatbot for Instant Access to Government Services
Nigeria has officially launched “GovGuide Nigeria,” a new artificial intelligence-powered chatbot designed to help citizens access government information and public
Africa Could Miss AI Growth Without Proper Local Data Structure — CipherSense AI CEO Cautions
A tech entrepreneur leading the African-centred data initiative, DataLens Africa, has emphasised the urgent need for well-organised and culturally relevant
36,000 Nigerians Youths to Be Trained in AI and Cybersecurity by Coursera
Nigeria is intensifying efforts to build a future-ready digital workforce, with thousands of young people set to receive training in
Stakeholders Call for Safeguards Against AI Election Manipulation
As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, stakeholders have urged authorities to adopt a proactive approach to artificial intelligence
Award-Winning Author Faces Accusations of AI Use
Trinidadian writer Jamir Nazir, winner of the 2026 Caribbean regional Commonwealth Short Story Prize, and several other prizewinners are facing
Google Intensifies Efforts to Curb AI-Driven Search Manipulation
Google has intensified efforts to combat manipulation of its AI-powered search systems, updating its spam policies to target attempts to
Anambra ICT Agency Aims for Nigeria’s First Fully AI-Driven Government Body
The Anambra State ICT Agency has announced plans to transform itself into what officials describe as Nigeria’s first fully AI-driven
Meta Reassigns 7,000 Employees to AI Units as UK Workers Push for Unionisation
Meta Platforms Inc. has reassigned about 7,000 employees into artificial intelligence-focused units as part of a broad internal restructuring aimed
Google’s AI Mode Surpasses 1 Billion Users as Search Turns More Agentic
Google said its AI Mode in Search has surpassed 1 billion monthly users, marking a significant milestone in the company’s
Alibaba Launches Powerful New AI Chip in Push for Tech Self-Reliance
Alibaba Group has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) chip designed to strengthen its computing capabilities and reduce reliance on
Google Revives Smart Glasses and Unveils AI-Powered Search Overhaul
Google has announced a major expansion of its artificial intelligence strategy, introducing a redesigned AI-powered Search system and reviving its
Applications Open for 2027 MEST Africa AI Startup Program
Applications are now open for the 2027 edition of the MEST Africa AI Startup Program, a fully funded initiative designed
One-Third of UK Students Fear AI-Driven Job Losses Could Spark Unrest – Study
One in three university students in the United Kingdom believes artificial intelligence-driven job losses could lead to social unrest, according
Would You Live Under an AI Government? Thousands Already Signed Up
The idea of artificial intelligence running governments has long belonged to science fiction. But a controversial new project known as
Customs Boss Advocates Adoption of AI-Driven Systems
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has called for the accelerated adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Kenya Pushes for AI-Powered Growth Amid Political Unrest
Kenya is pressing ahead with an ambitious plan to position itself as East Africa’s artificial intelligence hub, despite ongoing political
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