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NYSC Introduces AI and Digital Skills as It Revamps SAED to Address Youth Unemployment

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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is overhauling its Scheme for the Employment of Disabled/Divorced (SAED) programme. It will now include Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital skills. This move aims to tackle the critical issue of youth unemployment in Nigeria.This innovative step is designed to arm corps members with skills that are highly sought after. By adding AI and digital skills to SAED, the NYSC is making a substantial contribution. It’s a step towards helping Nigerian youths overcome employment hurdles.The updated programme is set to boost the job prospects of corps members. This, in turn, will positively impact Nigeria’s economic…

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Zoom Rolls Out AI Companion 3.0 Globally With Agentic Workflows

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Zoom Communications Inc. on Tuesday announced the launch of AI Companion 3.0, the latest version of its artificial intelligence assistant, as the video-conferencing company continues to reposition itself as a broader workplace productivity platform rather than just a meetings provider. The new release introduces agentic AI capabilities, allowing Zoom’s assistant to move beyond summarising meetings and instead help users take action on information discussed during calls, chats and emails. The update also includes a new web-based interface, making AI Companion accessible outside Zoom meetings for the first time. “With AI Companion 3.0, we’re transforming conversations into action,” Zoom said in…

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