Author: Ugochukwu Levi F

Orange Egypt has partnered with Paragon Adeer and Plug and Play to launch Egypt’s first artificial intelligence campus, an initiative aimed at supporting the creation of 100 AI startups by 2030. The project, announced following a memorandum of understanding signed at the Grand Egyptian Museum, will be located within the Sumou Boulevard development in New Cairo and span roughly 500 acres. It is designed to be a regional innovation hub linking startups, investors, and technology partners across the Middle East and Africa. AIBase Nig The campus will anchor the “AI 100” programme, a multi-year initiative focused on scaling growth-stage AI…

HrFlow.ai, an AI-driven human resources technology company, has announced it has raised $7 million in fresh funding to accelerate the development of its global labour market infrastructure platform. The company said the funding will be used to expand its AI-powered recruitment tools, strengthen data infrastructure, and scale operations across new international markets. In a statement released by the company, HrFlow.ai described the investment as a step toward “redefining how talent is discovered, evaluated, and matched across borders in real time.” “This funding allows us to push forward our mission of building an intelligent layer for the global labour market,” the…

Global data centre capacity is expected to expand sharply over the coming years, with projections indicating an additional 125 gigawatts (GW) of demand, driven largely by artificial intelligence workloads worldwide. Industry analysts say the rapid rise of generative AI, large language models, and cloud computing is fundamentally reshaping infrastructure requirements, pushing hyperscalers and investors to accelerate data centre development at an unprecedented scale. A McKinsey analysis projects that global data centre demand could rise from about 82 GW in 2025 to more than 200 GW by 2030, with AI accounting for a majority of the incremental growth. The report notes…

A legal battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has gone to trial in Oakland, California, marking a major escalation in a dispute over the company’s structure, mission, and control. Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI, is suing Altman, OpenAI, and Microsoft, alleging the organisation abandoned its original nonprofit mission to develop artificial intelligence for public benefit after shifting toward a for-profit model. According to court filings, Musk argues he was misled about the company’s long-term direction and claims the restructuring violated its founding principles. Musk alleges he was “duped when Altman transformed OpenAI from a non-profit entity into…

Libya has announced the successful completion of its first artificial intelligence (AI)-directed drilling operation at the Al-Khair oil field, a development the National Oil Corporation (NOC) says marks a significant step in the country’s oil sector modernisation and positions it among early adopters of autonomous drilling systems globally. The operation was carried out by the Sirte Oil and Gas Production and Manufacturing Company, using AI-enabled drilling technologies developed in collaboration with international energy technology partners. According to the NOC, the system was deployed to guide directional drilling in real time, reducing the need for manual control during key phases of…

Botswana Minerals has introduced artificial intelligence (AI) into its mineral exploration programme in Ngamiland, a move aimed at accelerating the identification of copper and polymetallic mineral targets across its licensed areas in north-western Botswana. The company said in a recent exploration update that the AI system is being used to integrate and analyse large geological datasets, including geophysical surveys, geochemical sampling results, and satellite imagery. The objective is to improve targeting accuracy and reduce the time required to identify drill-ready prospects. According to the company’s exploration findings, the AI-driven analysis has already highlighted multiple high-priority mineral zones across the region.…

Thirty-five students at Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) have completed a media capacity-building programme focused on fact-checking, artificial intelligence (AI) tools in journalism, and solutions journalism, aimed at strengthening digital media literacy and improving information integrity among young reporters. The training, organised by the Public Relations of Nigeria (PRON), Kano Chapter, in association with the university’s Department of Mass Communication, brought together undergraduate students from media- and communication-related disciplines. It was designed to equip participants with practical skills to identify misinformation, apply AI-driven newsroom tools responsibly, and produce journalism that highlights responses to social challenges. According to a…

A humanoid robot malfunctioned during a university performance in Shaanxi Province, China, triggering renewed discussions about artificial intelligence safety standards in public environments after the machine unexpectedly deviated from its programmed routine. The incident occurred during a sports meet performance at Xi’an Eurasia University, where the robot was taking part in a choreographed dance alongside student performers. Video footage circulating from the event showed the robot suddenly turning toward a student on stage and making physical contact before staff intervened and removed it. Event organisers confirmed that no injuries were reported. The student involved was later described as unharmed and…

Students of the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Lagos, have developed an AI-powered electric tricycle delivery platform designed to improve last-mile logistics and promote clean-energy transportation. The innovation combines an electric tricycle mobility system with an AI-driven dispatch platform that helps optimise delivery routes, assign tasks efficiently, and reduce turnaround time for short-distance logistics operations. Presenting the project, the student development team described the system as a response to everyday urban delivery challenges in Lagos, particularly congestion, rising fuel costs, and inefficient routing in traditional dispatch systems. According to the team, the goal during the demonstration is to “make urban…

A wave of public criticism has emerged in Nasarawa State following allegations that campaign visuals linked to a political aspirant were digitally altered using artificial intelligence to exaggerate crowd size and create a misleading impression of popularity ahead of the 2027 elections. The controversy centres on images circulated online from a recent political gathering in Keffi, which critics claim do not accurately reflect the actual turnout. Social media users and local commentators argue that the visuals show signs consistent with AI manipulation, including unusual crowd density patterns, inconsistent lighting, and distorted background elements. A social media activist, Adnan Muktar, was…