In a landmark decision, Australia has approved a social media ban for children under the age of 16, following an emotive debate that has captivated the nation. The new law passed on Thursday, sets a global benchmark with one of the toughest regulations targeting Big Tech companies. The Social Media Minimum Age bill mandates that Read More…
The European Union has initiated an investigation into ByteDance’s TikTok to determine whether the social media platform violated online content regulations aimed at safeguarding children and ensuring transparent advertising, announced EU industry chief Thierry Breton on Monday. Breton stated, “Today we open an investigation into TikTok over a suspected breach of transparency & obligations to Read More…
IBM unveiled its plans on Monday to acquire Software AG’s enterprise integration platforms for 2 trillion Naira ($2.33 billion), aiming to strengthen its capabilities in artificial intelligence and hybrid cloud solutions. The purchase involves Software AG’s StreamSets and webMethods platforms, which cater to crucial functions such as application integration, API management, and data integration. The Read More…
A regulatory storm brews as Microsoft’s collaboration with OpenAI comes under the antitrust microscope in both the US and UK following recent upheavals in the startup’s leadership. Nearing the resolution of a boardroom clash resulting in the abrupt exit and return of CEO Sam Altman, Microsoft, a substantial supporter of OpenAI, secured a non-voting observer Read More…
According to a report unveiled at the COP28 climate conference in Dubai by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the global drive toward electric vehicles (EVs) is markedly denting the demand for fossil fuels, despite concerns about the sluggish reduction in fossil fuel consumption to combat climate change. Industry experts note that soaring sales of EVs Read More…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed Lagos State’s dedication to harnessing technology for sustainable solutions to indigenous challenges. Speaking at the Endeavor Nigeria’s Annual Scale Up Entrepreneurship Summit in Victoria Island, the governor emphasized technology’s role in ensuring food security, efficient transportation, quality healthcare, and education. Sanwo-Olu highlighted the government’s initiatives, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure Read More…
Nigeria, alongside the United States, Britain, and 15 other nations, revealed an international pact aimed at ensuring the safety of artificial intelligence (AI) from malicious use. Emphasising the need for AI systems to be “secure by design,” the 20-page document focuses on urging companies involved in AI development and utilisation to prioritise public and customer Read More…
Sam Altman, ousted CEO of OpenAI, is steering towards a new artificial intelligence (AI) venture following his dismissal, sources familiar with the plan disclosed on Saturday. The departure of Altman has sent ripples across the tech industry, leaving numerous questions about the future of the company. Former OpenAI president Greg Brockman, who exited the company Read More…
Silicon Valley startup Humane, backed by a team of ex-Apple veterans, has launched the Ai Pin, a $699 device aiming to integrate cutting-edge artificial intelligence seamlessly into daily life. The wearable device, designed to be worn on clothing, taps into a virtual assistant powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft’s cloud computing. The Ai Pin utilises Read More…
Renowned entrepreneur and innovator Elon Musk announced on Sunday that his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, will soon become an integral part of his social media platform, X. Simultaneously, xAI will be offered as a standalone application, expanding its accessibility to users. Musk’s unveiling of this development came through a post on his platform. Moreover, Musk, Read More…
