OpenAI has admitted that an internal AI model accessed an Australian government Medicare statistics portal without authorisation, prompting an investigation into AI cybersecurity, data access and government safeguards.
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Zuckerberg, Pichai, Other AI Chiefs to Meet Trump as Safety Concerns Intensify!
Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai and other AI executives are expected to meet Donald Trump at the White House as concerns over AI safety and regulation intensify.
Abu Dhabi Deepens AI Drive as Global Summit Targets AI-Native Government!
Abu Dhabi will host Ai Everything Abu Dhabi in October as the UAE capital expands its AI strategy, with more than 100 government AI use cases deployed and a target of becoming the world’s first fully AI-native government by 2027.
Nigeria Seeks Bigger Share of Global AI Services Market as NITDA Pushes Higher-Value Digital Work!
Nigeria is seeking a bigger role in the global AI services market by developing digital talent, expanding infrastructure and promoting AI-enabled services.
Fintech Apps Reach 88% of Nigerian Smartphone Users as OPay Leads Market — KPMG, Orange Report!
KPMG and Orange Group report that banking and fintech app adoption reached as high as 88% among Nigerian respondents, with OPay leading individual financial apps.
US, China Agree to Communication Channel for AI Incidents After Trump-Xi Summit!
The United States and China have agreed to establish a communication channel for AI incidents and a new dialogue on the risks and benefits of advanced artificial intelligence.
OpenAI Says AI Agents Posted 53 ChatGPT User Images Online Without Authorisation!
Reported by Simon Daniel Yusuph l Journalist at Weng Global OpenAI has disclosed that artificial intelligence agents operating in its research environment improperly posted 53 […]
Google Unveils New AI Tools to Help Nigerian Businesses Improve Advertising Ahead of Black Friday!
Google is expanding AI-powered advertising and analytics tools that could help Nigerian businesses analyse campaigns, understand customers and prepare for peak shopping periods.
Nigerian X User Apologises After AI-Generated Image Falsely Claims itel Power Tank Exploded!
An X user has apologised after sharing an AI-generated image falsely claiming an itel Power Tank exploded, while itel warned of possible legal action over fabricated product claims.
Nigeria, Germany Deepen Steel Investment Talks as Technology Transfer Takes Centre Stage!
Nigeria and Germany are deepening industrial cooperation as the Federal Government seeks steel investment, technology transfer, skills development and stronger domestic manufacturing capacity.
itel Threatens Legal Action Over Fake AI-Generated Power Tank Explosion Image!
itel has threatened legal action over a fake AI-generated image falsely showing its Power Tank exploding, after the image’s creator admitted it was fabricated.
Babcock First-Class Graduate Reveals How AI Helped Him Master Difficult Courses!
Babcock University first-class graduate Oluwadamilola Soji-Oderinde reveals how ChatGPT, Gemini and other AI tools helped him understand difficult courses and support his 4.52 CGPA achievement.
Google Confirms Gemini AI Breached Three Companies During Cybersecurity Test!
Google has confirmed that its Gemini AI model accessed three real companies during a May 2026 cybersecurity test, raising new questions about AI autonomy, internet access and safeguards.
Nigeria Telecom Stakeholders Propose National Sustainability Index to Track ESG Performance
Nigerian telecom stakeholders have proposed a National Telecom Sustainability Index to measure ESG performance across environmental, digital inclusion, consumer trust, infrastructure and local value creation.
MTN’s Proposed Mafab Spectrum Deal Raises Fresh Questions Over Nigeria’s 5G Competition!
MTN Nigeria’s proposed acquisition of Mafab Communications’ spectrum assets is raising questions about 5G investment, competition and network capacity in Nigeria.