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AI Safety Nigeria convened developers, researchers and stakeholders in Lagos on Saturday, April 25, 2026, for its “Lagos Learn & Launch Series,” focused on embedding safety in artificial intelligence development. The event, themed “From Algorithm to Consequence: Embedding Safety in AI Development,” was held in Surulere and explored the real-world implications of AI systems, particularly within the Nigerian context. Activities began with registration and networking, followed by a welcome address that outlined the organisation’s mission and set the tone for discussions on responsible AI. Participants then engaged in an interactive icebreaker session, “The Deploy Dilemma,” which encouraged reflection on personal…

The convergence of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology is reshaping how financial systems process data, manage risk, and deliver services. Within this evolving space, “Tether AI” has emerged as a widely discussed concept. However, it is important to clarify at the outset that publicly verified technical documentation for a standalone “Tether AI product” remains limited, and much of the discourse centres on expected capabilities, ecosystem expansion, and speculative interpretations tied to Tether. This article breaks down what is known, what is being suggested, and what such a system could realistically mean within the crypto and AI landscape. What Is Tether? Tether is…

AI infrastructure is the backbone that supports artificial intelligence systems. It includes the hardware, software, networking, and platforms needed to train, run, and deploy AI models at scale. In simple terms, AI is the “intelligence,” while infrastructure is everything that makes that intelligence possible in the real world. To understand how modern AI systems actually work, it is important to break this foundation down into its core components and examine how they interact. Compute Power Behind AI At the centre of AI infrastructure is computing power, which handles the intensive processing required to train and run models. GPUs: These are…

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Government of Ethiopia have strengthened their cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital health, following high-level discussions in Addis Ababa to accelerate health system transformation through emerging technologies. The meeting brought together senior officials from both sides, including Africa CDC leadership and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who currently serves as the African Union Champion for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health. Discussions focused on expanding the use of AI and digital tools to improve disease surveillance, enhance healthcare delivery, and strengthen public health data systems across Africa. Both…

A Nigerian civil society advocate, Abdullahi Haruna Haruspice, has called on the Federal Government to criminalise the creation and spread of fake artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content, warning that deepfakes could undermine trust in Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Haruspice, convener of the Coalition for Ethical Technology and Democratic Integrity (CETDI), made the appeal during a press briefing in Abuja, where he raised concerns about the increasing misuse of AI tools for political manipulation, defamation, and blackmail. He said the rapid advancement of generative AI has made it easier to produce highly realistic fake videos, audio, and images that can mislead the…

African countries are moving beyond basic data protection laws and implementing enforceable artificial intelligence regulations, with at least 16 nations now developing or rolling out national AI governance frameworks. According to recent continental policy assessments, the shift marks a transition from establishing privacy and data protection standards to directly regulating how AI systems are built, deployed, and monitored. Officials involved in the process say the new approach aims to address the growing use of AI in public services, finance, security systems, and digital infrastructure. One policy summary describes the change as a regulatory turning point, stating that “Africa is moving…

A biotechnology startup, 10x Science, has raised $4.8 million in a new funding round to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence in drug discovery and development, the company announced on Thursday. The round was led by early-stage investors focused on deep-tech and healthcare innovation, with participation from several venture capital firms and angel investors. The fresh capital will be used to expand 10x Science’s AI platform, grow its research team, and advance preclinical drug candidates. “The people building AI have historically not been life scientists, and the life scientists have not been building AI; we come from both worlds,” said…

French automotive technology company Valeo has inaugurated a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Development Centre in Cairo, marking 20 years of operations in Egypt and strengthening its long-term investment in the country’s engineering and software capabilities. The launch ceremony was attended by Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Eng. Raafat Hendy, alongside Valeo Group CEO Christophe Périllat and senior executives. The centre is expected to reinforce Valeo’s global AI and software engineering network, with a focus on automotive innovation. The facility will initially employ more than 50 engineers, with plans to scale to over 100 specialists in the near term.…

Google has announced a major artificial intelligence upgrade to its Workspace productivity suite, introducing deeper automation features to reduce repetitive office tasks and improve workplace efficiency across Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive, and Meet. The company says the update is centred on a new system designed to unify artificial intelligence across Workspace applications, enabling it to understand user context across emails, documents, and collaboration tools rather than operating as isolated assistants. Yulie Kwon Kim, Vice President of Product for Google Workspace, described the system as more advanced than traditional AI assistants. “It does more than just connect to your apps and…

SpaceX has secured the right to acquire AI coding startup Cursor in a deal valued at up to $60 billion, marking one of the most ambitious expansions yet into artificial intelligence by the company led by Elon Musk. The agreement grants SpaceX the option to complete a full acquisition later in 2026 or proceed with a $10 billion strategic partnership focused on joint AI development. The structure allows both companies to deepen collaboration while retaining flexibility as the AI market evolves. In a joint statement, the companies said the partnership would enable them to “build the world’s most useful models”…