NCC EVC, Maida, votes for responsible use of AI to protect consumers
The Executive Vice Chairman, EVC, of NCC Dr Aminu Maida, has cautioned that much as techies push out Artificial Intelligence, AI, and its many benefits, such technology must be deployed…
US official urges Nigeria to endorse Political Declaration on the Responsible Use of AI, Autonomy in Military Applications
Dec. 7, 2023 A U.S. Department of State official, Mr. Paul Dean, has urged Nigerian partners to endorse the ‘ Political Declaration on the Responsible Use of AI and Autonomy…
Meta bars political advertisers from using generative AI ads tools
November 7, 2023 Facebook owner Meta is barring political campaigns and advertisers in other regulated industries from using its new generative AI advertising products, a company spokesperson said on Monday,…
FG planning to set up hardware training centres in popular tech hubs – Minister
October 12, 2023 The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, says the Federal Government plans to set up hardware training centres in popular tech hubs like…
Disrupted Big Pharma bets on AI to speed up clinical trials
Sept 22, 2023 Major drugmakers are using artificial intelligence to find patients for clinical trials quickly, or to reduce the number of people needed to test medicines, both accelerating drug…
Nigerian producer pumps out AI-powered Afrobeats
August 8, 2023 When artificial intelligence (AI) apps started spreading in Nigeria’s music industry, Eclipse Nkasi thought his days as a producer were numbered. Then he took a step back,…
Google explores AI tools for journalists, in talks with publishers
July 21, 2023 Google is exploring using artificial intelligence tools to write news articles and is in talks with news organisations to use the tools to assist journalists, a company…
I’ll speak with the FG about increasing commitments to agriculture, digital financial systems – Bill Gates
June 21, 2023 The Co-chair, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Mr. Bill Gates says he will speak with the Federal Government about increasing commitments to agriculture, digital financial systems. He…
WHO warns against bias, misinformation in using AI in healthcare
May 17, 2023 The World Health Organization called for caution on Tuesday in using artificial intelligence for public healthcare, saying data used by AI to reach decisions could be biased…
NCC, NAICOM, LASG, Others Identify Importance of Media in National Development, Seek Adoption of AI
Experts who gathered at the public presentation of Business Journal Newspaper over the weekend in Lagos have identified the important role of the media in national development, urging media practitioners…