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OpenAI unveils GPT-6 Astra, task-executing AI model

OpenAI has unveiled GPT-6 Astra, a new artificial intelligence model capable of operating computers and executing complex tasks for users, in what experts describe as another major step towards autonomous AI. The model’s unveiling comes amid intensifying competition between OpenAI and rival AI company, Anthropic, with the rivalry driving rapid advances in artificial intelligence. A […]

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AI job losses will be permanent, Bill Gates warns

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, has warned that the transition into the artificial intelligence era could become one of the most turbulent periods in human history. He noted that governments are not doing enough to prepare for widespread job losses and other disruptions that could accompany the technology. Gates gave the warning in a more […]

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Anthropic begins embedding invisible watermarks into Claude-generated text

Anthropic has begun embedding invisible, machine-readable watermarks into text generated by Claude, creating a hidden signal that can travel with AI-written content even after it is copied and may survive some forms of editing. Anthropic disclosed this on Monday, saying its marking system is part of its commitments under the European Union’s AI Act Code […]

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IMF tasks central banks on stronger AI governance rules

The International Monetary Fund has called on central banks and financial regulators to strengthen governance frameworks for Artificial Intelligence. The Fund warned that the rapid adoption of the technology across the financial system could create new systemic risks if left inadequately supervised. The recommendation was made by the IMF’s Financial Counsellor and Director of the […]

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AI smart glasses fuel new exam cheating concerns globally

Artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses are emerging as a new challenge for schools and examination authorities, particularly in East Asia, where academic performance often plays a decisive role in determining future career prospects and social standing. CNN reported that while cheating in examinations has existed for generations, from copying answers from classmates to hiding notes on […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]