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The chief executive of OpenAI, Sam Altman, has acknowledged that the company cannot fully control how artificial intelligence technologies may ultimately be used by the United States Department of Defence, highlighting growing concerns about the role of AI in modern warfare and national security. Altman made the remarks while discussing the expanding use of artificial intelligence by governments and military institutions. He noted that once powerful AI technologies become widely available, companies that develop them have limited ability to dictate how state actors deploy them. “There are limits to what any company can control once technologies are in the world…

Kenya has taken a major step toward becoming a regional centre for artificial intelligence and cloud computing with the introduction of locally hosted GPU‑accelerated cloud infrastructure powered by NVIDIA technology. Companies at the forefront of this development say the new infrastructure will help bridge Africa’s longstanding digital compute gap, allowing organisations to run advanced AI workloads without relying solely on offshore cloud systems. One of the key milestones came in November 2025, when Atlancis Technologies, through its Servernah Cloud brand, unveiled East and Central Africa’s first GPU‑powered artificial intelligence (AI) factory at iXAfrica Data Centres in Nairobi. The facility —…

Leaders from the Smart Africa Alliance and tech firm MeetKai Inc. have announced a landmark collaboration to launch a five‑country sovereign AI pilot. The initiative aims to help African nations develop and govern their own artificial intelligence systems under national control. The program was unveiled at the Mobile World Congress 2026 (MWC 2026) in Barcelona, marking one of the most significant AI governance efforts at the event. The pilot will work with five African nations, which will be disclosed in the coming weeks, to establish national AI capabilities that maintain sovereign control over data, models, and deployment. Organisers said the…

The ability to generate human-like content-text, images, audio, and video-quickly and at scale is reshaping how we work, communicate, learn, and create. While this opens significant opportunities for productivity and creativity, the misuse of AI-generated content can distort facts, manipulate opinions, and erode trust. This topic, though seemingly straightforward, spans a wide range of issues, exploring its effects on the economy, education, governance, and society, and providing a clear, factual framework for responsible engagement What Is AI‑Generated Content? AI‑generated content is material created by artificial intelligence systems that learn patterns from large datasets. Once trained, these systems can produce text,…

Artificial intelligence is gaining dominance beyond digital tools such as chatbots into real-world industrial environments, including factories, logistics networks, and automated systems. Google is among the companies leading this transition by integrating advanced AI into robotics, manufacturing, and enterprise infrastructure. While much of the past decade focused on consumer AI technologies, the next phase of development is expected to occur within industrial operations such as warehouses and production plants. Through research, cloud computing, and advanced machine learning models, Google aims to bring intelligent automation to sectors that support the global economy, with implications for global industries. The Evolution of Industrial…

Wellness, Fitness and Aesthetic Surgery. (WelFAS) A Nigerian digital health company has launched an artificial intelligence‑powered wellness app aimed at helping Nigerians manage their health amid rising rates of overweight and obesity. The app combines fitness tracking, calorie analysis, AI-driven health insights, and access to certified healthcare professionals. It is designed to help users maintain healthy lifestyles, monitor their diet, and achieve personal fitness goals. “Our mission is to empower Nigerians to take control of their health every day, rather than waiting for illness to strike,” said Dr Ogbe Omoruyi, Medical Director at Cynosure Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and founder of…

Apple Music is set to roll out Transparency Tags that will indicate when artificial intelligence has been used to create music, album artwork, compositions, or music videos on its platform. The move is part of the company’s effort to provide more transparency in the music industry as AI-generated content becomes more common. The system will cover AI-generated artwork, audio recordings, lyrics or musical arrangements, and visual content in music videos. Multiple tags can be applied to a single release if AI was involved in different aspects of the project. In a newsletter to industry partners, Apple said, “Proper tagging of…

Recognising AI safety is essential for responsible adoption, as AI has moved from academic research into everyday life. From chatbots improving customer service to algorithms powering industrial automation, AI’s impact is expanding rapidly. The critical challenge is ensuring these systems operate reliably, ethically, and without causing harm, making a clear understanding of AI safety indispensable. What is AI Safety AI safety refers to the discipline and practices targeted at ensuring artificial intelligence systems behave in ways that are predictable, reliable, and aligned with human values. It aims to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with AI deployment. Unlike cybersecurity, which…

More than 300 staff, students, and alumni of the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) took part in a one‑day training on the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), organised by the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos in collaboration with the institution on Tuesday. The event, held at Yusuf Grillo Hall, focused on ethical AI practices, cyber safety, data privacy, preventing misuse and plagiarism, and potential career pathways in AI. Organisers described the training as part of efforts to prepare participants for the rapidly evolving digital revolution. Dr Ibraheem Adedotun Abdul, Rector of YABATECH, said the programme was “timely and strategic,” adding that AI…

 Google has made its Gemini‑powered Canvas in AI Mode broadly available to all users in the United States searching in English. The feature, previously limited to experimental testing in Google Labs, is now integrated directly into Google Search’s AI Mode, turning the search interface into a more capable productivity and creative workspace. Canvas in AI Mode allows users to plan projects, draft documents, build simple interactive tools and prototypes, and even generate code based on natural‑language descriptions-all without leaving the search results page. Users activate Canvas from the AI Mode tool menu and can iteratively refine content or functionality through…