By Joke Kujenya WIDESSPREAD RELIANCE on artificial intelligence tools is eroding key human cognitive abilities, new research findings have warned, revealing that overreliance on Large Language Models (LLMs) such as Gemini Deep Think and GPT-5 is leading to reduced focus, weakened memory, and diminished reasoning capacity among users worldwide...
By JKNewsMedia EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are ushering in what Julius Berger Nigeria PLC described as an era of “Construction Intelligence,” where its driven solutions are being applied to engineering and project delivery. Managing Director of the company, Engr. Dr. Peer Lubasch, made the declaration during the 2025...
By Sodiq Opeyemi Adelakun, franktalknow.com NIGERIA IS turning to artificial intelligence as a cornerstone of President Bola Tinubu’s plan to transform the country into a $1tn economy by 2030. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, said the government’s approach blends national strategy, research partnerships and hom...
By Joke Kujenya JUST RELEASED by OpenAI is GPT-5, its latest artificial intelligence model, introducing expanded health-related functions and advanced reasoning capabilities. The company, on its X handle stated that GPT-5 can now identify potential serious health concerns, including cancer, by analysing user-provided information. According to ...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter META CHIEF executive Mark Zuckerberg has outlined plans to develop artificial intelligence systems that he says will give individuals unprecedented personal empowerment, calling the next decade a “decisive period” for superintelligence. In a post on his official WhatsApp channel titled Personal Superint...
By Joke Kujenya THE FUTURE of health demands responsible Artificial Intelligence according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Sweeping across hospital corridors and rural clinics alike, the march of artificial intelligence is already reshaping the way patients are diagnosed, medicines are discovered, and epidemics are tracked, the world h...
By JKNewsMedia THE WORLD’s top creative leaders descended on the French Riviera this June, projecting confidence in Artificial Intelligence (AI) while quietly grappling with a future that threatens the core of their industry. Underneath the beachside bravado of the 2025 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, a wave of anxiety roll...
By JKNewsMedia PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN global tech firm Meta and the federal government has unveiled the Llama Impact Accelerator, an eight-month artificial intelligence initiative aimed at empowering Nigerian startups tackling national development challenges. The programme, formally announced on Monday, is a joint execution with the Ministry of ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE WORLD’s first humanoid robot boxing competition delivered a showcase of advanced robotics engineering, offering a powerful testing platform for developers to refine algorithmic control, boost operational performance, and assess potential real-life applications. Held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Provinc...
By JKNewsMedia HIGH-LEVEL talks on digital innovation culminated in a landmark agreement to establish the Nigerian AI Scaling Hub in a move set to boost technological advancement across healthcare, agriculture, and education. Wednesday, the Federal Government, represented by the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Ec...
