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Heavy reliance on chatbots may weaken critical-thinking skills – Report

A new study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has added to growing evidence that excessive reliance on artificial intelligence chatbots may weaken critical-thinking abilities and reduce people’s capacity to independently identify misinformation. As AI tools become increasingly advanced and widely available, the spread of manipulated images and deceptive headlines has intensified. While AI has […]

Technology

Meta launches AI mode search on Facebook

Global tech giant, Meta has introduced a new set of AI-powered features on Facebook designed to help users find answers, create shareable content, and edit photos more easily, the company disclosed in a post on its website on Monday. Central to the rollout by Meta is AI Mode, a new search experience powered by Meta […]

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AI, digital tools could transform global plant conservation – Report

Scientists say advances in artificial intelligence and digital technology could mark a critical breakthrough in the race to identify and protect plant species before they disappear, according to a major report by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Emerging technologies are helping researchers monitor changes in flowering seasons across the globe, quickly identify newly discovered specimens, […]

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AI cuts London finance analyst hiring role

Artificial intelligence is accelerating changes across London’s white-collar labor market, with finance analyst positions among the hardest hit as employers increasingly automate tasks once handled by junior professionals. According to recruitment platform Adzuna, searches for “finance analyst” currently return about 80 vacancies in London, a sharp decline from more than 350 openings recorded four years […]

Opinion

Bluechip CEO warns of unpredictable risks in AI development race

The Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Bluechip Technologies, Kazeem Tewogbade, has identified the possibility of potentially destructive consequences from artificial intelligence as the risk in AI development that still bothers him. Tewogbade made the remarks on Wednesday during an interview with Nairametrics at the Bluechip Data and AI Summit in Lagos. He explained that […]

Business

OpenAI files for IPO as AI firms race to market

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has filed confidentially for an initial public offering, signaling a potential move toward the public markets as competition among artificial intelligence firms intensifies. The company disclosed this on Monday, June 8, through a statement published on the ChatGPT blog, saying it had submitted a confidential S-1 registration statement to the […]

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Anthropic urges global AI pause to prevent loss of control

AI giant, Anthropic is calling on frontier AI developers to establish a coordinated, verifiable system for slowing down or temporarily pausing AI development if advanced systems begin improving themselves faster than society can manage the risks. The AI company made the disclosure in a detailed post published on its website, warning that artificial intelligence capable […]

Policy and Regulations

FG seeks labour-friendly AI policies to protect Nigerians

The Federal Government has called for the development of inclusive and human-centred artificial intelligence policies that will protect workers’ rights, prevent job losses and ensure that the benefits of technological advancement contribute to economic growth and increased productivity. The PUNCH reported that the call was made by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, […]

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AI executives issue rare joint warning on bioweapons threat

Dario Amodei, Demis Hassabis, and Sam Altman, who are often viewed as rivals with differing positions on major artificial intelligence issues, have jointly called for new laws aimed at preventing AI systems from being used to develop bioweapons. The three tech leaders, representing Anthropic, Google DeepMind, and OpenAI respectively, issued the warning in a rare […]

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Smart glasses, hidden earpieces raise new exam cheating fears – Report

England’s qualifications regulator has warned that exam cheating could become even more difficult to control with the rise of new wearable technologies such as smart glasses and hidden earpieces. The chief regulator at the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, Ian Bauckham, said that GCSE and A-level assessments are being reviewed over concerns that artificial […]

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Global AI usage to consume more electricity than Nigeria, two others — UN

Global data centres are projected to consume almost three times the annual electricity used by Nigeria, Pakistan and Bangladesh combined by 2030, according to a new report released by the United Nations on Wednesday. The report, published by the UN University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, attributed the anticipated increase in electricity demand largely […]