Author: Ugochukwu Levi F

In a sign of growing urgency around artificial intelligence governance, Susie Wiles held a high-level meeting with Dario Amodei to discuss the implications of next-generation AI systems and their deployment across critical sectors. The closed-door meeting at the White House centred on the accelerating capabilities of advanced AI models and the policy frameworks needed to manage them. Executives from Anthropic briefed officials on recent technical progress, with particular attention to system reliability, controllability, and risks associated with large-scale deployment. A key theme in the discussions was how to align rapid innovation with effective oversight. As frontier AI systems become more…

Maliyo Games, a game development studio based in Lagos, has entered into a partnership with Arizona State University’s Endless Games and Learning Lab to deliver a large-scale AI training programme for aspiring game developers across Africa. The program aims to train up to 10,000 developers, equipping participants with skills in AI, game design, and immersive technologies. It combines academic instruction with practical, project-based learning designed to meet global industry standards while incorporating locally relevant content. Speaking about the partnership, a representative of Maliyo Games said the initiative focuses on building a sustainable talent pipeline. “This partnership is about more than…

Nokia and Orange have announced a strategic collaboration to advance AI-driven Radio Access Network (AI-RAN) technology as part of ongoing preparations for future 6G mobile networks. The partnership focuses on integrating artificial intelligence into core mobile network functions to improve efficiency, performance, and energy management. The companies will jointly explore how AI can be embedded directly into network architecture to enable more autonomous and adaptive systems. According to Nokia, the initiative will combine its anyRAN software platform with advanced AI computing capabilities to test how machine learning can optimise radio access operations in real time, including traffic management, signal processing,…

HP Inc. has launched a new AI-enabled workplace device designed to enhance productivity and streamline operations in modern enterprise environments. The announcement forms part of the company’s broader strategy to integrate artificial intelligence directly into workplace hardware and software systems. The company said the new device is built to support “AI-native computing,” in which artificial intelligence is embedded in core workplace tools rather than delivered as separate applications. HP stated that the goal is to reduce workflow inefficiencies and improve employee productivity by enabling devices to handle tasks such as document summarisation, scheduling, and meeting assistance directly on the system.…

Snap Inc. has announced plans to cut approximately 1,000 jobs, representing around 16 per cent of its global workforce, as the social media company intensifies its focus on artificial intelligence and operational efficiency. The restructuring forms part of a broader effort led by chief executive Evan Spiegel to streamline the business, reduce costs and reposition the company amid increasing competition in the digital advertising market. In addition to the job losses, Snap is also expected to close several hundred unfilled roles. In an internal communication to staff, the company said advances in artificial intelligence are enabling teams to work more…

Nigerian software engineer Babatunde Esanju is developing an artificial intelligence-driven platform to improve the efficiency and quality of elderly care services in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Esanju, based in Liverpool, United Kingdom, is the founder of CareSyntra, a digital care management system designed to streamline core operations in care homes, including medication tracking, staff scheduling, compliance reporting, and resident care planning. He says the idea emerged from observing persistent inefficiencies in the sector, particularly the heavy reliance on manual processes. “Every problem I saw was a software problem; not a hard one, just one nobody had solved properly for…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has arrested two candidates and one parent over alleged manipulation of 2026 UTME result notifications using artificial intelligence tools and other electronic methods. According to JAMB, the suspects were involved in altering official SMS result messages sent to candidates through the board’s designated result-checking channels. The manipulation was reportedly intended to inflate or fabricate scores to mislead parents and guardians. JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, said the suspects are currently in custody and are being investigated for result falsification. He explained that the actions involved using AI-assisted tools and digital editing techniques to tamper…

Babcock University is set to host a global summit on artificial intelligence and innovation commercialisation, bringing together experts, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to advance the development and real-world application of emerging technologies in Africa. The summit, scheduled for April 21–22, 2026, will take place at the university’s BUTH 600-seater auditorium in Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State. It is expected to focus on how artificial intelligence can be transformed from academic research into scalable products and commercial ventures. The Vice-Chancellor of Babcock University, Prof. Afolarin Olutunde Ojewole, said the initiative aims to reposition research outputs for economic impact and strengthen the link…

AI tools are evolving so fast that what felt “cutting-edge” last year can now feel almost standard. While Google Gemini is still a powerful AI assistant, it is no longer the only major option shaping how people write, research, code, and create content. A growing network of competitors now offer different strengths-some focus on writing quality, others on real-time information, productivity, or even personality-driven conversations. Here are 10 of the best Google Gemini alternatives you should try right now, depending on what you need AI for. 1. ChatGPT (OpenAI) ChatGPT remains one of the most advanced and widely used AI…

Nigeria’s history is shaped by diverse names, places, and cultural contexts rooted in long-standing indigenous civilisations. Before colonial rule, the Hausa city-states, Yoruba kingdoms (Oyo empire and Ife), Benin Kingdom, and Igbo societies developed distinct naming systems tied to identity, geography, and social structure. Places and names carried historical meaning, often preserved through local languages and lived experiences. The 1914 colonial amalgamation unified these regions under British administration, introducing standardised mapping and naming systems that sometimes altered or simplified indigenous identities. Despite this, Nigeria’s linguistic and cultural diversity remained deeply intact. In today’s AI-driven era, this diversity creates a challenge.…