Author: Michael O Oke

Global AI, a leading provider of autonomous artificial intelligence solutions, has announced a landmark deployment of its agentic AI platform with a top-tier pharmaceutical company, marking a major step forward in applying AI to complex research and operational processes. The agreement, described as one of the largest of its kind in the healthcare sector, will see Global AI’s autonomous agents integrated into the pharmaceutical firm’s drug development pipeline, from early-stage research to clinical trial optimisation. These agents are designed to operate independently, making decisions and executing tasks with minimal human oversight, a capability that promises to accelerate research timelines and…

Automated traffic generated by artificial intelligence (AI) bots has surged 300% over the past year, creating widespread concern across the global publishing industry about declining website referrals, lost revenue, and the future of digital content distribution. The surge is primarily driven by AI “fetcher” bots, which crawl and extract content in real time to provide answers to users without directing traffic back to the original source. Publishers say this undermines page views, reduces advertising revenue, and disrupts subscription models. Patrick Sullivan, Chief Technology Officer for Security Strategy at Akamai, said, “AI bots are eroding core revenue streams while driving up…

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has called on companies to experiment with four‑day workweek trials as AI technologies increasingly transform productivity and workplace dynamics. In its recently released policy blueprint, Industrial Policy for the Intelligence Age: Ideas to Keep People First, OpenAI outlined several proposals to help societies adapt to the economic and social changes brought about by advanced AI. Central among these is a recommendation for 32‑hour, four‑day workweeks with no reduction in pay, allowing employees to benefit from efficiency gains while maintaining output levels. “We believe that as AI reshapes work and production, it’s important that the benefits…

Anthropic has introduced a powerful new artificial intelligence model, known as “Mythos,” as part of a broader push into cybersecurity, but the company is withholding a full public release amid concerns over the system’s potential misuse. The mode, formally referred to as Claude Mythos Preview, is designed to autonomously detect and analyse software vulnerabilities across complex systems. Early tests show it can identify critical flaws in major operating systems and web browsers, including long-hidden bugs that had evaded human experts for years. Anthropic said the system represents a significant leap in capability, particularly in its ability to uncover “high-severity vulnerabilities,” prompting the company…

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) on Tuesday launched Nigeria’s first-ever chip design training programme, marking a significant step in efforts to build local capacity in semiconductor technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The programme was unveiled in the nation’s capital as part of broader initiatives to strengthen indigenous tech skills and position the country within the global semiconductor value chain. Addressing stakeholders at the inauguration event, NBTE Executive Secretary Prof. Idris Bugaje said the programme is designed to address the global skills gap in semiconductor design and enable Nigerian youth to compete in high‑tech industries. “There are very serious,…

The landscape of modern conflict is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the very fabric of military operations. At the heart of this transformation lies Project Maven, arguably the most significant and controversial AI initiative in the history of the US As we move through 2026, the programme has evolved from a niche data-processing experiment into a central pillar of global security strategy. Here are five key facts you need to know about Project Maven and the future of AI in warfare. 1. It is the “Air Traffic Control” of Modern Combat Launched…

Robotaxis operating in several Chinese cities were brought to an abrupt standstill after a system malfunction caused multiple autonomous vehicles to halt in the middle of active roads, triggering traffic disruptions and renewed scrutiny of self-driving technology. According to reports circulating on Chinese social media and local news outlets, the incident involved a fleet of driverless taxis that suddenly stopped functioning while in operation. Passengers were left inside stalled vehicles, while other road users were forced to navigate around the immobilised cars, leading to temporary congestion in affected areas. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the vehicles either lost connectivity or experienced…

The NASA Artemis II mission marks a critical step in humanity’s return to the Moon. As the first crewed mission in the Artemis program, it will send astronauts on a lunar flyby to validate systems required for future lunar landings. Behind the scenes, artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a transformative role in ensuring mission safety, efficiency, and success. This article explores how AI technologies are integrated across Artemis II from spacecraft operations to astronaut support, making it one of the most advanced missions ever undertaken. Overview of Artemis II Artemis II follows the uncrewed Artemis I and will carry astronauts…

ABUJA, Nigeria – A strategic partnership between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is set to transform the nation’s universities into centres of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, digital talent development and enterprise growth, government and development sources confirmed on Wednesday. The initiative, announced in Abuja and set to be marked this week by the formal launch of Africa’s first University Innovation Pods (UNIPOD) at the University of Lagos, by Vice President Kashim Shettima, aims to embed cutting‑edge AI research, skills training, and commercial technology incubation into Nigerian tertiary institutions. Under the accord, federal policymakers…

Google has unveiled a new artificial intelligence breakthrough known as TurboQuant, a memory compression algorithm designed to significantly reduce the memory requirements of large AI models during operation. The announcement, made ahead of its presentation at a major AI research conference, highlights a growing industry focus on solving one of AI’s most pressing challenges: memory efficiency. As large language models continue to expand in size and capability, the cost and hardware demands required to run them have become a major constraint for companies worldwide. TurboQuant directly addresses this issue by compressing the key-value (KV) cache, a critical component that stores…