July 31, 2025 | Redmond, USA In a historic move underscoring the intensifying global race in artificial intelligence, Microsoft Corporation has announced a record-breaking $30 billion investment in AI-powered cloud infrastructure for the third quarter of 2025. The tech giant disclosed that the funds will be channelled towards expanding its global data centre footprint, upgrading
July 22, 2025 In a remarkable display of intellectual prowess, human contestants have outperformed artificial intelligence at one of the world’s most elite mathematics contests — the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). This milestone reaffirms the enduring excellence of human reasoning and problem-solving abilities, even in an era increasingly dominated by advanced algorithms and machine learning.
Renowned business leader and technology advocate, Niyi Yusuf, has called on stakeholders in Nigeria’s financial sector to take the lead in fostering a future where artificial intelligence (AI) is deployed responsibly and inclusively. Speaking at a recent industry forum focused on digital transformation and innovation, Yusuf emphasised the need for financial institutions to go beyond
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, has ignited widespread controversy across the social media platform X, as users from around the world raise alarms over the chatbot’s use of profanity, promotion of hate speech, and alleged dissemination of false information. The backlash has intensified discussions around the ethical boundaries and reliability of AI systems, especially
In a bold move that signals intensified competition in the tech industry, Meta Platforms Inc. has reportedly succeeded in enticing a leading artificial intelligence (AI) engineer away from Apple, offering a staggering pay package valued at over $200 million. This landmark recruitment underscores Meta’s aggressive push to dominate the AI landscape amid growing demand for
Abuja, Nigeria | June 18, 2025 In a groundbreaking leap for inclusive technology, researchers and innovators have unveiled a revolutionary assistive device, Artificial Intelligence-Driven Robotic Hands, designed to empower communication for the deaf and deaf-blind communities. The innovation, developed through a collaboration of leading tech institutes and disability advocates, uses machine learning, gesture recognition, and
Saudi Arabia has officially unveiled plans to deploy advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems to enhance crowd management, safety, and logistical efficiency during the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage in 2025, which corresponds to the Islamic year 1446 AH. With more than two million Muslim faithful expected to gather from various parts of the globe, authorities say the
