INEC spins off AI unit to drive electoral reforms in Nigeria

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has launched a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Division under its ICT Department in a move to institutionalise emerging technologies across Nigeria’s electoral system. The Commission says the creation of the AI Division, approved at its regular meeting held Thursday, May 22, 2025, marks a strategic shift toward […]

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Minister: Nigeria drafting AI Policy to safeguard press freedom

The Federal Government is developing a national policy framework to guide the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Nigeria’s media space, according to Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation. The initiative is part of efforts to protect press freedom and journalistic ethics in a fast-evolving technological landscape, Idris says in a statement […]

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EU AI Rules Delay Tech Rollouts, But Civil Societies Say Safety Comes First

Tech companies are adamant that the regulation of artificial intelligence in the E.U. is preventing its citizens from accessing the latest and greatest products. However, civil society groups BEUC and…

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Do You Hear What I Hear? Amazon Removes Echo Privacy Setting — What You Should Know

Image: crosathorian/Flickr/Creative Commons Last week, Amazon sent an email to select Echo users, warning they must now consent to having their Alexa voice recordings sent to the company’s cloud for…

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IT Sounds Alarm as Outdated Digital Tools Hinder AI’s Full Potential — Lenovo Report

Image: DC_Photo via Envato AI’s workplace potential is being hindered by outdated tools and employee concerns, a Lenovo report finds. While 79% of IT leaders see Gen AI as boosting…

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MWC 2025: Samsung’s Midrange Galaxy A Series Gets Gen AI & Longer Battery Life, Expands AI Accessibility

Image: Samsung Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy A-series lineup is set to bring generative AI features to more affordable smartphones, following the trend established by its flagship S-series. The new Galaxy A56…

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U.K. Announces ‘World-First’ Cyber Code of Practice for Companies Developing AI

The U.K. government has introduced its “world-first” AI Cyber Code of Practice for companies developing AI systems. The voluntary framework outlines 13 principles designed to mitigate risks such as AI-driven…

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Enhance Your Expertise Anytime With Unlimited Online Courses — Now $19.97

No matter how many years of experience you have in your current role or wider industry, it’s never a bad idea to stay on top of emerging trends and any…

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EU Approves NVIDIA Deal With Run:ai, Pushes for Apple Interoperability

The European Commission has approved NVIDIA’s proposed acquisition of Run:ai, an Israel-based provider of a compute management platform. It is pushing for Apple to enhance interoperability between iOS and third-party…

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