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Intel Corporation has announced that it will join Elon Musk’s Terafab project, a large-scale initiative to build next-generation artificial intelligence chips. The partnership brings together Musk’s companies, including Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, with Intel’s expertise in chip design and semiconductor manufacturing. The Terafab project aims to create advanced fabrication facilities capable of producing massive amounts of AI compute, targeting applications in autonomous vehicles, robotics, and AI-powered data centres. Elon Musk has described the initiative as a critical step toward reducing reliance on external chip manufacturers and scaling compute power to meet future AI demands. Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan said the…

Google has launched Gemma 4, the newest generation of its open AI models, which the company describes as the most capable family of open models to date. The release reflects Google’s goal to provide powerful, flexible AI tools for a wide range of users and hardware. Gemma 4 is based on the same architecture behind Google’s proprietary Gemini models but is designed to operate on devices ranging from mobile phones and edge hardware to high-performance servers. The Gemma 4 family includes four variants: Effective 2B for mobile and edge devices, Effective 4B for small hardware, 26B Mixture-of-Experts for high-throughput tasks,…

Ghana’s Cabinet has approved a US$ 250 million investment to establish a national artificial intelligence (AI) compute centre, marking a major step in the country’s strategy to advance research, innovation, and digital transformation. The announcement was made on March 31, 2026, by Samuel Nartey George, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, during a national stakeholder engagement on the AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (AI‑RAM) Report in Accra. “Today marks a decisive step in Ghana’s path toward a responsible, innovative, and globally competitive artificial intelligence framework,” Minister Samuel Nartey George said at the event. The minister said the centre is expected to support AI research,…

In a landmark discourse blending technological foresight with professional ethics, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ekiti State Council, held its maiden annual lecture, placing artificial intelligence (AI) at the centre of discussions on the future of journalism. The programme, held in honour of veteran pressman Chief Biodun Akin‑Fasae, drew lawmakers, media leaders, and communication professionals intent on charting a responsible path for AI adoption in the newsroom. The lecture, themed “Journalism and AI,” explored how AI tools can enhance reporting while presenting ethical challenges if misused. Hon. Akintunde Rotimi Jr., Spokesman of the House of Representatives, urged journalists to…

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,…

Yann LeCun, the former chief artificial intelligence scientist at Meta, has launched a new AI research company and raised more than $1 billion in seed funding to pursue next‑generation artificial intelligence technology. The startup, called Advanced Machine Intelligence (AMI), is focused on developing “world models”-AI systems designed to understand and interact with the real world more deeply than current large language models. The funding round, reportedly around $1.03 billion, is one of the largest early‑stage investments in a European tech company in recent years. AMI is backed by a global group of investors from Europe, the United States, and Asia, reflecting strong…

The United Nations University (UNU) and Tsinghua University have officially launched a new hub in Beijing focused on promoting the ethical and responsible development of artificial intelligence (AI), marking a major step in global collaboration on AI governance. The UNU Hub on Promoting Ethical and Responsible Artificial Intelligence Development was unveiled on April 7, 2026 and is hosted by Tsinghua University’s Institute for AI International Governance (I‑AIIG). It is among the first UNU hubs established in mainland China, complementing the existing UNU Hub on AI‑Finance in Shanghai. The hub aims to deepen scientific understanding of AI’s ethical challenges, develop inclusive…

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a stark threat against the Stargate artificial intelligence data centre currently under construction in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, escalating the already tense geopolitical environment in the Middle East. In a video released publicly on April 3, IRGC spokesperson Brigadier General Ebrahim Zolfaghari warned that Iran would retaliate with “complete and utter annihilation” of the $30 billion facility and other U.S.‑linked technology infrastructure in the region if the United States proceeds with threatened strikes on Iranian civilian power plants and energy systems. The video includes satellite imagery that zooms in on the desert…

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…

Qualitative customer research has long been valued for its depth, nuance, and ability to uncover the motivations behind consumer behaviour. However, it has traditionally been limited by time, cost, and the complexity of analysing unstructured data. Artificial intelligence is now changing that landscape, enabling organisations to conduct qualitative research at a scale that was previously unthinkable while preserving, and in some cases enhancing, its richness. Understanding this transformation requires examining how AI is being applied across the research process, from data collection to insight generation. The shift from small samples to continuous listening Historically, qualitative research relied on relatively small…