By VANCE SHERIFF US President Donald Trump has dismissed growing concerns about the safety of Artificial Intelligence, describing them as a hoax and rejecting calls for stronger safeguards. Trump made the comments in a series of social media posts, as debate over the risks and regulation of rapidly advancing AI technology intensifies. According to a […]
By ANDERSON CLIFF THE approaching U.S. midterm elections are generating a familiar but increasingly complex question: how much influence can wealthy political actors, digital platforms, artificial intelligence and organised political campaigns exert over the electoral process? For critics of the Republican Party and the broader MAGA movement, the answer could determine whether the 2026 elections […]
By MELVIN KOFFA When a Degree Is No Longer Enough FOR many Nigerian students, a university degree represents a pathway to employment, professional advancement and economic independence. Yet for a growing number of graduates, leaving university with a certificate does not necessarily mean leaving with the skills employers need. As technology reshapes industries and creates […]
By VANCE SHERIFF AI, Surveillance & Free Speech: Why Anthropic’s Court Victory Matters From Contract Dispute to Constitutional Battle WHAT began as a disagreement over military access to artificial intelligence has developed into a major constitutional confrontation between the US government and one of the world’s leading AI companies. A federal judge has ruled that […]
Beyond the ‘High-Risk’ Label: AI & Alternative Data Could Transform Lending in Nigeria Rethinking Nigeria’s Credit Risk Narrative FOR decades, Nigeria’s financial system has largely operated on one enduring assumption: that the average borrower represents a high lending risk. That perception has shaped how banks assess loan applications, determine interest rates and decide who deserves […]
Race for Digital Supremacy Intensifies AS countries around the world compete to dominate the next wave of technological innovation, Sweden has unveiled an ambitious initiative aimed at securing a leading role in the emerging era of 6G communications and artificial intelligence. Digital Arena Sweden, launched through a partnership involving Ericsson, Telia and several research organisations, […]
Expert Advocates Greater AI Adoption in Nigeria ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) is increasingly emerging as a critical tool in addressing modern security challenges and accelerating socio-economic development, according to technology expert and cyber safety advocate, Ms. Tinuola Popoola. Speaking in Abuja, Popoola described AI as one of the most transformative technologies of the digital age, capable […]
California Takes Early Action on AI and the Future of Work CALIFORNIA Governor Gavin Newsom has signed what state officials describe as a first-of-its-kind executive order aimed at preparing workers, businesses and communities for the economic disruption that could accompany the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence. The move comes amid growing concerns that AI technologies […]
New Report Highlights Nigeria’s AI Confidence NIGERIA has emerged as the most optimistic nation regarding artificial intelligence, according to a new international study that measures public attitudes toward emerging technologies. The Digital 2026 Mid-Year Global Update Report found that 77 per cent of Nigerian internet users expressed excitement about AI, giving the country the highest […]
AI Experiment Reveals Striking Differences Among Leading Models A groundbreaking experiment conducted by New York-based Emergence AI has shed new light on how autonomous artificial intelligence systems behave when left to govern themselves over extended periods. The company created five separate virtual societies, each populated by ten AI agents assigned identical roles, resources, tools and […]