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Meta to cut 8,000 jobs amid AI push

Meta is preparing a major round of layoffs, with thousands of employees expected to lose their jobs next month as the company ramps up investment in artificial intelligence (AI). According to an internal memo shared with staff, the tech giant plans to cut about 10% of its workforce, representing roughly 8,000 positions. In addition, the company will halt recruitment for several thousand open roles, further reducing its overall headcount. This restructuring is largely driven by a sharp increase in spending on AI. Meta is expected to allocate around $135 billion to AI projects this year alone, an amount comparable to its total investment in the field over the past three years combined. The shift reflects the company’s ambition to accelerate development of advanced AI systems and remain competitive in the sector. The announcement follows earlier signals from CEO Mark Zuckerberg, […]

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Edun urges developing nations to act early against global shocks

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has urged developing countries to take early, proactive steps to shield their economies from global shocks, warning that poor policy choices could derail reforms and worsen inflation. Speaking at a G24 news conference on the sidelines of the IMF meetings in Washington, D.C., Edun said today’s uncertain global environment demands careful, balanced decisions, especially in vulnerable developing economies. He cautioned that raising interest rates too quickly could undermine ongoing reforms, while delayed action could allow inflation to spiral. He noted that central banks in developing countries face tough choices as they navigate energy crises, geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions that are driving up the cost of fuel, fertiliser and food. While oil‑exporting nations may benefit from higher prices, he stressed that both oil producers and importers are battling […]

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Trump taps top tech chiefs for new US science council

United States President Donald Trump has appointed a group of high profile technology leaders, including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Google co founder Sergey Brin, to his new President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. The council will guide the White House on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, advanced computing and national security innovation. The initial 13 member team also features Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang, Oracle executive chairman Larry Ellison and AMD CEO Lisa Su, alongside venture capitalist Marc Andreessen and other industry figures with deep experience in AI, cloud computing, chips, quantum technology and clean energy. According to a statement from the White House, the council will focus on how new technologies will reshape the American workforce and how the United States can maintain global leadership in science and innovation. It will review regulatory barriers, assess […]

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Modi visits Israel as US Iran tensions rise

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Israel on Wednesday for a two day visit that both governments say will deepen ties, as fears grow over a possible military clash between the United States and Iran. Modi, a Hindu nationalist, was the first Indian prime minister ever to visit Israel in 2017, when he and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu famously walked barefoot together on a Haifa beach.​ The two men remain in power nearly nine years later and describe each other as friends. During this visit they are expected to hold talks on artificial intelligence and defence cooperation at a time when Israel is seeking to expand its military exports. An Israeli government official said the trip would pave the way for new partnerships in many sectors, while a foreign ministry official said bilateral relations were close to a significant […]

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Modi visits Israel as US Iran tensions rise

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Israel on Wednesday for a two day visit that both governments say will deepen ties, as fears grow over a possible military clash between the United States and Iran. Modi, a Hindu nationalist, was the first Indian prime minister ever to visit Israel in 2017, when he and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu famously walked barefoot together on a Haifa beach.​ The two men remain in power nearly nine years later and describe each other as friends. During this visit they are expected to hold talks on artificial intelligence and defence cooperation at a time when Israel is seeking to expand its military exports. An Israeli government official said the trip would pave the way for new partnerships in many sectors, while a foreign ministry official said bilateral relations were close to a significant […]

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NITDA, NBC forge new alliance on digital transformation, media oversight

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) have agreed to deepen collaboration on digital transformation and media regulation as technology and broadcasting increasingly converge in Nigeria. The partnership was sealed during a courtesy visit by NBC Director‑General Charles Ebuebu to NITDA Director‑General Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi in Abuja.​ Abdullahi said NITDA is undergoing an internal transformation from a traditional civil service body into a high‑velocity, smart public sector institution capable of responding to fast‑changing digital realities. He explained that, because most staff came from the mainstream public service, the agency launched a cultural reorientation focused on people, mindset reset, capacity building and a work culture that supports innovation and accountability.​ He outlined NITDA’s digital transformation strategy built on three pillars: people, processes and technology, stressing that tools alone cannot deliver value without skilled personnel and […]

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Expert urges FG to adopt AI to transform public service

Data scientist Gbolahan Temilorun has called on the Federal Government to make Artificial Intelligence a core part of ongoing public service reforms, arguing that it can boost efficiency, transparency and citizen engagement across ministries and agencies. He said rising public expectations, rapid population growth and limited resources mean Nigeria must embrace smarter ways of governing or risk falling behind countries already modernising with AI.​ Temilorun explained that AI refers to computer systems capable of tasks such as decision making, pattern recognition and language processing, which can help governments respond faster and allocate resources more effectively. When embedded in public service delivery, he noted, AI can reduce delays, improve accountability and cut back on manual, fragmented processes that slow down service to citizens.​ One immediate use case he cited is intelligent digital reporting platforms that allow citizens to report damaged roads, […]

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Mahama Warns Unregulated AI Threatens Global Information Integrity

President John Dramani Mahama has warned that the rapid and unregulated expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) poses a serious threat to global information integrity, cautioning that it could fuel misinformation and distort public discourse if left unchecked. Speaking at the International Conference on Information Integrity in Paris, Mahama said AI-powered tools such as deepfakes and algorithmic manipulation are reshaping how people perceive truth, making it increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction. “If we’re to build a sustainable planet, we must also build an informed public,” he said. “The dawn of artificial intelligence has transformed the information landscape. While AI offers immense opportunities for innovation, it also amplifies the risk of misinformation and economic disruption.” The Ghanaian leader emphasized the need for collective global action to ensure that technology serves humanity rather than undermines it. “Deepfakes, synthetic media, and algorithmic […]

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ECOWAS Parliament Approves UA19.6m Budget for 2026, Focuses on AI and Governance

The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted a UA19,636,030 budget (approx. $26 million) for the 2026 financial year, with a strong focus on deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve legislation, strengthen governance, and enhance accountability across West Africa. Speaker of the Parliament, Hadjia Memounatou Ibrahima, announced the resolution on Saturday during the closing of the 2025 Second Extraordinary Session in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. She described the budget as “the engine of our commitment to the people of West Africa,” emphasizing that it will allow the Parliament to implement outcomes from its AI seminar while ensuring transparent management of public funds. The 2026 budget represents a 5% increase compared to 2025, rising by UA939,233 from last year’s UA18,996,897. Of the total, UA19,368,394 (98.64%) will come from the Community Levy, while UA257,636 (1.36%) will be sourced elsewhere. Despite the upward adjustment, concerns remain […]

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Japanese party to install AI as new political leader

A small Japanese political party announced Tuesday it will appoint an artificial intelligence system as its new leader, following the resignation of its founder after a poor election performance. The Path to Rebirth party, launched in January 2024 by Shinji Ishimaru, a former mayor in western Japan, said the AI would oversee internal decisions such as resource allocation but would not dictate policy to members. “The new leader will be AI,” said Koki Okumura, a 25-year-old doctoral student in artificial intelligence at Kyoto University, who will act as the party’s nominal leader and assistant to the AI. Details of the AI’s design and implementation have yet to be decided. The party has no unified policy platform, instead allowing members to set their own agendas. Ishimaru rose to prominence after an online-driven campaign in 2024 saw him place second in the […]

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