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Chinese Fraudsters Used Anthropic’s Claude AI to Run Over 20 Fake Dating Apps, Deceiving 25,000 Victims
A China-based app studio systematically turned Anthropic’s Claude into the engine of a large-scale romance fraud operation, running more than 20 fake dating apps that engaged at least 25,000 users in roughly 2.36 million conversations over just two weeks in April 2026.The scheme, internally tracked by Anthropic as GTG-15001 and detailed in the company’s September…
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INEC Chairman Calls for Safe AI deployment as Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections Draws Closer
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, has said the successful deployment of Artificial Intelligence, AI, in electoral administration will depend more on strong institutions, governance structures and safeguards than on the sophistication of the technology.Amupitan stated this on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Ottawa, Canada, while addressing…
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NITDA Calls for Trust, Transparency and Accountability in Nigeria’s Digital Governance
Nigeria’s digital transformation will only succeed if it is built on trust, transparency, inclusion and accountability, according to the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE.Inuwa made the remarks at the Multi-Stakeholder Coordinating Group (MSCG) meeting on Digital Governance in Abuja, themed “Strengthening Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration for Inclusive Digital Governance in…
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US is Banning AI usage in Schools yet Google is expanding free AI access for African Students
US school districts are tightening restrictions on generative AI for younger students even as Google expands free premium AI access to University students across Africa. The contrast highlights differing priorities around developmental risks, educational readiness, and opportunity in unequal global contexts. Recent US restrictions on AI Usage in schools The most prominent recent moves restricting…
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Sandbox Africa Hackathon 2026: Build Practical Tech Solutions and Compete for ₦10 Million in Cash Prizes
African technology builders, developers, engineering students, AI enthusiasts, robotics innovators, and hardware creators are invited to take part in the Sandbox Africa Hackathon 2026. This competition challenges participants to move beyond pure ideas and deliver working prototypes that solve real-world problems across software, artificial intelligence, robotics, embedded systems, and hardware. The hackathon emphasises practical technology…
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New York Bans the Use Of AI In Elementary And Middle Schools
Schools in New York are working to teach children how to incorporate the technology while preventing them from relying too heavily on it or using it to cheat. Photo Credit: AFP
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Kenya and Italy Deepen Digital Partnership to Accelerate Konza Technopolis Development
Kenya is seeking to deepen its digital cooperation with Italy as the two countries explore new opportunities to accelerate the development of Konza Technopolis and expand digital infrastructure across the country. Photo Credit: Wanja Kingsley
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A 13-year-old Shanghai girl with no Programming Background earned US$2,600 in 3-days by selling an AI-powered Study Supervision App
Zhu had essentially no formal programming background and only started exploring AI the previous year, largely through self-study via educational sites, online tools, and chatbots.
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Huawei Launches Agentic AI Cloud in Nigeria to Accelerate AI Adoption
Huawei has launched its Agentic AI Cloud and related artificial intelligence solutions in Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s AI capabilities and accelerate the adoption of AI agents across key sectors. Photo Credit: Punchng
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Egypt Emerges New Battle Front in US-China AI Rivalry with Big Tech Fighting for African dominance
The global battle for artificial intelligence dominance is moving deeper into Africa, with Egypt emerging as the new battle field in the Technology rivalry between the United States and China. Photo Credit: Collage Photo
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Wearable Robots Might Be the Key to Increased Productivity, Revenue, and Job Creation
Wearable Robotics reduce physical strain, extend working capacity, cut injury rates, and enable higher output while keeping humans in control. The result is a practical path to higher productivity, new revenue streams across the value chain, and net job creation rather than wholesale displacement. Photo Credit: Sun News
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China Invent AI powered Fire Detectors and Water Sprinklers that instantly stops Fires
The system uses computer vision, cameras, thermal imaging, and intelligent algorithms to spot unusual heat patterns, detect flames and smoke early, before a fire fully grows. Photo Credit: Representative Photo
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Bill Gates warns that AI is very Dangerous and capable of causing Mass Unemployment
Gates cautioned that wait-and-see policies are no longer viable, arguing that tech companies are actively downplaying these immense threats to protect their bottom lines while society remains critically unprepared. Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Call For Applications: Sahara CodeSwitch Africa Challenge 2026 | US$10,000 Prize Pool for African AI Builders
Rhe challenge invites developers, researchers, startups, product teams, students, NGOs, and builders across Africa and the diaspora to create real voice applications that understand how Africans actually speak. Photo Credit: Sahara Code Switch
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90,000 Cisco Employees given Their Own Personal AI Agent to Train
Giant Cybersecurity and Software Developing company Cisco has rolled out a personal AI agent for all of its 90,000 global employees this week. Photo Credit: AFP Photo
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Google Cloud Launches Gemini Enterprise AI Platform for Financial Services
Google Cloud has unveiled Gemini Enterprise for Financial Services, a purpose-built agentic artificial intelligence solution designed to help financial institutions automate research, improve workflows and make faster, data-driven decisions. Photo Credit: Shutterstock
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Call For Applications: Mastercard Foundation × CcHUB GATEWAY Digital Skills Program 2026
The programme is designed to equip young Nigerians with AI-enhanced digital skills, mentorship, portfolio development and gig-work readiness, helping participants build sustainable careers in the digital economy.
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STAR ⭐20-year-old Nigerian Inventor Develops AI-Powered Smart glasses to help Blind people navigate independently
STAR ⭐ Nigerian Inventor Khalifa Aminu, a 20-year-old self-taught inventor from Kano, Nigeria, has developed an AI-powered smart glass designed to help visually impaired people detect obstacles, navigate independently, and stay connected to caregivers. Photo Credit: SEEDUFY TECH STAR ⭐ AFRICA
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Chinese Startup DaxAI Develop a Robot Horse You Can Actually Ride
Chinese startup DaxAI has shown off a “Cyber Horse” quadrupedal robot that visitors of the recent 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, China, could actually ride. Photo Credit: AFP Photos
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Codar Launches a 50 Million Tech Scholarship for 100 Africans
Codar has Launched its flagship 50 Million Tech Scholarship Initiative to train and empower the next generation of African tech talent. Photo Credit: Codar Africa Programme Flyer
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