Senator Barau Awards Scholarships for 70 Kano Students to Pursue AI and Robotics Engineering

Senator Barau Jibrin emphasized that the scholarship recipients were selected purely on merit  Barau I. Jibrin Foundation, aim to support the growth and development of Kano Students Senator Barau Jibrin urged the scholarship beneficiaries to represent Kano State and Nigeria honorably The Deputy Senate President of Nigeria, Senator Barau Jibrin, has recently awarded scholarships to … Read more

JAMB Is The Largest ICT User Globally — Registrar Claims

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, has claimed that JAMB is the largest user of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in the world, particularly for registration and examination purposes. Speaking at the 2024 International Week and 17th Annual Research Conference at the University of Lagos, Oloyede emphasized that no other … Read more

PHOTO: EX-KMPG Africa Chairman JK Randle Attends Lecture On AI In London

L-R: Mr Raymond Davies, former Senior Partner KPMG, Sierra Leone; Mr Kenneth Cukier, Deputy Executive Editor of The Economist, and Bashorun JK Randle, former Chairman of KPMG Africa, at the National Liberal Club, London, for a lecture on "AI and The Future of Humanity"

EX-KMPG Africa Chairman JK Randle attended a lecture on AI in London. Eko Hot Blog reports that Bashorun JK Randle, a former Chairman of KMPG Africa, an Audit, Tax and Advisory services firm, has attended a lecture on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in London, United Kingdom. EDITOR’S PICKS ANALYSIS: Biden Set For Crucial Interview On ABC … Read more

KFC Apparently Used AI To Create Entire Text Of Apology To Gbenga Daniel’s Son

A check showing that the KFC Gbenga Daniel statement was apparently generated using AI

On Tuesday, staff of KFC Nigeria at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State, refused entry to Debola Daniel, the son of a former Governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, because he was in a wheelchair. In a series of tweets reported by Eko Hot Blog on Wednesday, Daniel said a KFC staff, whom … Read more

Tech Leaders Praise Senator Abiru’s Vision As SAIL Innovation Lab Graduates Earn Positions At AI Firm

Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, co-founders of Awari AI, and SAIL students

By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, the lawmaker representing Lagos East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has earned commendation from the Minister of Communications, Dr. Bosun Tijani, Lagos State Commissioner for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Hon. Tunbosun Alake, and other tech leaders in the country. The commendations … Read more

5 Ways AI Is Revolutionizing The Healthcare Industry

AI Is Revolutionizing The Healthcare Industry

  Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been rapidly advancing in recent years, and the healthcare industry is one of the sectors that are benefiting from its many advantages. AI is already transforming the medical field by introducing new approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and research. EDITOR’S PICK 5 Unhealthy Habits That You Should Discard Right Away 4 … Read more

5 Innovative Uses Of Artificial Intelligence In Everyday Life

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we live and work, and its impact can be seen in many aspects of everyday life. From personalized shopping recommendations to healthcare diagnosis, AI is being used to make our lives easier, more efficient, and more productive. EDITOR’S PICK:  5 Unhealthy Habits That You Should Discard Right Away … Read more

AI To Replace Almost 300 Million Jobs – Report

It may also mean new jobs and a productivity boom The government is keen to promote investment in AI in the UK Job loss because of AI has been a concern for lots of artists, writers etc Eko Hot Blog reports that Artificial intelligence (AI) could replace the equivalent of 300 million full-time jobs, a … Read more

UK, Italy And Japan To Develop AI Fighter Jet

Rishi Sunak has announced a collaboration between the UK, Italy and Japan to develop a new fighter jet that uses artificial intelligence. Eko Hot Blog reports that the prime minister says the joint venture aims to create thousands of UK jobs and strengthen security ties. EDITOR’S PICKS Colombia: Landslide Kills 3, Buries Several People Leaders … Read more

Google Scraps Ethics Council on AI After Outcry

Google is scrapping an outside council set up to evaluate its artificial intelligence efforts after a dramatic outcry about the makeup of the panel. The Alphabet Inc. company introduced the group, called the Advanced Technology External Advisory Council (ATEAC), on March 26. Google asked the eight members to advise the company on knotty ethical questions … Read more