Author: Michael O Oke

The Enugu State Government has launched a three-day Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy training programme for permanent secretaries and directors as part of efforts to improve productivity and modernise public service operations in the state. The training, which began on Tuesday, is being funded by the European Union in partnership with the Enugu State Government through the Office of the Head of Service. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Head of Service, Godwin Anigbo, said the initiative was designed to equip senior civil servants with practical AI knowledge that can improve efficiency, decision-making, and service delivery across ministries and government agencies.…

The idea of artificial intelligence running governments has long belonged to science fiction. But a controversial new project known as “Sensay Island” is attempting to turn that concept into reality, and thousands of people have already expressed interest in joining. Located off the coast of the Philippines, Sensay Island is being promoted as an experimental micronation governed partly by AI systems trained to emulate the thinking and leadership styles of historical figures, including Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, and Winston Churchill. The project has quickly ignited global debate about the future of governance, ethics, and democracy, as well as the growing…

US President Donald Trump has shared an AI-generated image on his Truth Social account carrying the message “calm before the storm” as tensions surrounding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz continue to intensify. The image, which quickly drew attention across social media and international news platforms, appeared alongside growing speculation over possible renewed military escalation involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. Trump’s post comes at a sensitive moment in the Middle East, with reports of heightened military alertness and renewed concerns over disruptions to global oil supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically…

Jumia is preparing to cut around 200 jobs as the company accelerates the adoption of artificial intelligence across its operations, aiming to improve efficiency and move the business closer to profitability. The planned layoffs were disclosed by Jumia CEO Francis Dufay, who said the company is increasingly relying on AI-driven systems to streamline processes across several departments, including customer service, marketing, software engineering, logistics, finance, and cybersecurity. According to Dufay, artificial intelligence is already helping the company automate repetitive tasks, improve internal productivity, and reduce operational costs. He explained that many functions that were previously handled manually can now be…

According to a senior executive at AI firm Anthropic. Artificial intelligence assistants could soon move beyond reactive chatbots and begin anticipating what users want before they even ask. Cat Wu, Anthropic’s head of product for Claude Code and Cowork, said future AI systems are expected to become increasingly proactive, using context and behavioural understanding to predict user intentions. Wu suggested that AI assistants may eventually evolve into systems capable of preparing information, surfacing recommendations and initiating tasks before users explicitly request them, a significant shift from today’s prompt-driven interaction model. The remarks reflect a broader movement across the AI industry,…

Amazon has launched its first commercial drone delivery service in the UK, marking a significant milestone in the company’s long-running efforts to automate last-mile logistics through autonomous aviation technology. The rollout, which began this week in Darlington, County Durham, allows eligible Prime customers within a 7.5-mile radius of Amazon’s local fulfilment centre to receive selected items delivered by drone in under two hours. The launch makes Darlington the first location outside the United States where Amazon has introduced the service commercially. The service operates through Amazon’s Prime Air division, using the company’s MK30 drones, which are designed to fly autonomously…

Data-driven technologies are playing an increasingly influential role in Formula One, as teams across the grid embrace advanced systems to gain a competitive edge in one of the world’s most technologically demanding sports. From race strategy to car development, AI-driven systems are now being integrated into core operations, enabling teams to process vast amounts of data in real time. Engineers and strategists rely on these tools to simulate race scenarios, predict tyre performance, and optimise pit-stop decisions, often within fractions of a second. The shift reflects a broader transformation within the sport, where marginal gains can determine the outcome of…

A new study led by researchers at Harvard Medical School has found that advanced artificial intelligence systems can deliver more accurate emergency room diagnoses than human doctors under controlled testing conditions, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of AI in clinical medicine. The research evaluated the performance of advanced AI models against physicians using real patient cases drawn from an emergency department setting in Boston. Both the AI system and the doctors were provided with identical clinical information, including patient symptoms, medical histories, and initial test results, with their outputs subsequently assessed by independent reviewers. The study found that…

Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly central role in Ukraine’s defence strategy, as the country adapts to the demands of modern warfare and seeks to counter a larger and better-resourced adversary. Since the outset of the conflict with Russia, Ukrainian forces have relied heavily on technological innovation to maintain operational effectiveness. In recent months, officials and defence experts say artificial intelligence has become a critical component of that effort, supporting everything from battlefield awareness to mission planning. Related: AI‑generated Iran war videos surge as creators cash in AI systems are being used to process vast amounts of data collected from…

The United States Department of Defence has entered into a series of agreements with leading technology companies as part of a broader effort to transform its armed forces into what officials describe as an “AI-first” military. According to reports from outlets including the BBC News and LBC, the Pentagon is seeking to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence across its operations, ranging from battlefield decision-making to logistics and intelligence analysis. The initiative reflects a growing emphasis within the US defence establishment on maintaining a technological edge, particularly as geopolitical rivals invest heavily in advanced computing and autonomous systems. By partnering…