Author: Joseph Michael

The Nigerian electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has held an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) development seminar on Artificial Intelligence (AI) at its Lagos State Headquarters in Sabo, Yaba, Lagos, as part of efforts to strengthen the role of emerging technologies in Nigeria’s electoral process. The seminar, held at the Commission’s facility on Birrel Avenue, brought together ICT experts, electoral officials, and key stakeholders to explore the development of an AI framework for election management. The engagement forms part of INEC’s broader push to modernise its operations through digital innovation. According to information published on INEC’s official…

The government of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, has launched an ambitious artificial intelligence (AI)-driven education reform programme to improve foundational learning in public primary schools across the state. The initiative seeks to modernise teaching methods, enhance literacy and numeracy skills, ensuring that every child has access to quality education. The programme, being implemented in phases, initially targets thousands of pupils in selected schools, with plans for broader expansion over time. It integrates AI-powered platforms into classrooms, enabling teachers to monitor student progress in real time, identify learning gaps early, and tailor instruction to individual needs. The technology is also expected…

MBZUAI is where the future of artificial intelligence is being written today, a campus where every lecture, lab, and research project is designed to push the boundaries of human and machine intelligence. Welcome to Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the world’s first university devoted entirely to AI. Pioneering AI Higher Education The University institution is the world’s first university entirely dedicated to artificial intelligence. Founded in 2019 in Abu Dhabi, the university represents a bold experiment in specialised higher education, aimed at producing the next generation of AI researchers and innovators. Its establishment reflects the UAE’s vision of…

Kenya’s Senate is currently debating the Artificial Intelligence Bill, 2026, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at regulating artificial intelligence, criminalising deepfakes, and establishing a national regulator. The Bill is a response to growing concerns about the misuse of AI technologies, particularly the manipulation of digital content that can mislead the public, infringe on privacy, or disrupt democratic processes. Sponsored by nominated Senator Karen Nyamu, the Bill proposes criminal penalties for individuals or organisations that create or distribute AI-generated content, including videos, images, or audio, without consent and in ways that cause harm, defame, or spread misinformation. Offenders could face…

The Government of Tanzania has introduced a new scholarship programme in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science as part of efforts to build a knowledge-based economy. The initiative, called the Samia Scholarship Extended (DS/AI+), aims to equip students with skills in emerging fields such as AI, machine learning and computational science. It is being implemented by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology in collaboration with national research institutions. Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Adolf Mkenda, said the programme reflects the country’s long-term plan to strengthen local technological capacity. “We are preparing young Tanzanians not merely to adapt to…

Yazi, an AI-native research technology startup built on the WhatsApp messaging platform, has closed its first institutional funding round, valuing the company at R30 million (about $1.6 million) pre-money. The funding round was led by 3 Capital Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm spun out of Allan Grey, the South African investment management group. The startup did not disclose the exact amount raised in the round. Yazi’s platform leverages artificial intelligence to conduct research and market studies directly through WhatsApp, allowing organisations to run surveys, interviews, diary studies and panel research without requiring respondents to download new applications or switch to unfamiliar…

In the race to build smarter, faster, and more capable AI models, one constant challenge remains: data. Real-world datasets are expensive, scarce, and often subject to privacy restrictions. Enter Synthetic Data as a Service (SDaaS)-a game-changing solution that generates realistic, ready-to-use data on demand. From autonomous vehicles to healthcare diagnostics, SDaaS is helping AI models learn faster, test safer, and perform better. Imagine limitless datasets at your fingertips, without compromising privacy or speed. This is not the future of AI-it’s happening right now. The Data Dilemma in Modern AI Artificial intelligence (AI) is only as powerful as the data that…

The GPU Technology Conference (GTC) 2026, NVIDIA’s annual artificial intelligence and accelerated computing conference, opened today at the San Jose Convention Centre. The event runs through March 19 and has drawn tens of thousands of developers, researchers, engineers, and business leaders from over 190 countries. Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, delivered the opening keynote. He said, “AI is no longer a single breakthrough, or application…it is an essential infrastructure. Every company will use it; Every nation will build it.” GTC 2026 features more than 1,000 sessions covering AI development, accelerated computing, robotics, scientific computing, quantum computing, and enterprise…

Did you know that behind every AI system is a large amount of human-generated training data? Tech companies rely on people worldwide to improve AI models by labelling data, reviewing responses, and testing machine learning systems. The good news is that many platforms now allow people to work from home and earn money online by helping train AI models. These tasks can include evaluating chatbot answers, labelling images, recording voice samples, or reviewing search results. If you are looking for legitimate work-from-home opportunities, here are some trusted websites that pay contributors to help train artificial intelligence systems. 1. Appen Website:…

Microsoft has unveiled Copilot Health, a new artificial intelligence-powered feature designed to help individuals better understand and manage their personal health information. The launch marks the company’s latest expansion of its AI assistant ecosystem into the rapidly growing digital healthcare sector. The new tool is integrated into Microsoft Copilot and allows users to connect medical records, wearable device data and other health information in one place. By analysing these datasets, the AI assistant can generate personalised insights and provide explanations for complex medical information. AI Assistant for Personal Health Insights According to Microsoft, Copilot Health is designed to simplify how…