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MTN Reports 5,478 Fibre Cuts in Seven Months — Road Works and Vandalism Blamed
Telecom operator MTN has revealed that it recorded 5,478 fibre cuts over the last seven months, citing road works and vandalism as the major drivers of network damage. The company reported 760 fibre cuts in July 2025 alone, a spike that continues to affect voice and data quality nationwide. Recent North-East outage and restoration work […]
Hyper-Personalized AI: Unlocking Business Value Without Sacrificing Privacy
From AI assistants that anticipate your next move at work to retail chatbots that recommend the perfect pair of shoes, hyper-personalized AI is quickly becoming the engine of modern business. By learning from individual behaviors, it promises streamlined workflows, sharper insights, and digital experiences that feel almost human. But here’s the catch: the same intimacy […]
Microsoft’s AI Chief Warns: Don’t Be Fooled Into Thinking AI Deserves “Rights”
Artificial intelligence isn’t alive. It isn’t conscious. And according to Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft’s head of AI, we need to stop pretending otherwise—before society spirals into a new and dangerous debate about whether AI deserves rights. A Growing Illusion In a blog post this week, Suleyman sounded the alarm about what he calls the “illusion” of […]
AI-Powered Toys: The Next Big Thing—or a Risky Experiment in Childhood Development?
Remember when a doll that said a few pre-recorded phrases felt futuristic? Fast forward to today, and we’re on the brink of toys that don’t just talk—they listen, learn, and respond with AI-driven fluency. From chatty plushies to the possibility of an AI Barbie, the next wave of toys could be less about imagination and […]
The Green Rush on Two Wheels: Ampersand’s $7M Boost Electrifies East Africa’s Commute
Ampersand, a pioneer in Africa’s electric mobility scene, just secured a significant new funding round, signaling a major vote of confidence in its mission to revolutionize transport across East Africa. This isn’t just another tech funding announcement; it’s a story about climate innovation, economic empowerment, and a strategic solution to one of the continent’s most […]
How an AI Tool Is Finally Speeding Up Patient Discharges in the NHS
Ever been stuck in a hospital, feeling well enough to go home but just waiting… and waiting… for the final paperwork? You’re not alone. This all-too-common problem, known as a “discharge delay,” clogs up beds and keeps doctors swamped with administrative tasks. But a new pilot program in the UK is testing a solution that […]
A New Era for AI: Anthropic’s Claude Gains a ‘Quit Button’ for Harmful Chats
Ever had a digital conversation you wish you could just walk away from? Now, an AI can. In a move that’s both fascinating and a little unsettling, Anthropic has given its flagship Claude Opus 4 and 4.1 models the power to end a conversation. This isn’t a bug; it’s a feature. But it’s not for […]
From PC Giant to AI Pioneer: Dell’s Playbook for Corporate Reinvention
Remember Dell? For a long time, it was the company you went to for a reliable PC. But today, it’s a living blueprint for how a 40-year-old enterprise can reinvent itself for the AI era. In a bold move, Dell’s leadership gave themselves a two-year deadline to become an “AI-first” company, and they’re not just […]
NBA Africa Teams Up with ServiceNow to Supercharge African Startups with AI
Africa’s startup ecosystem just got a major boost. NBA Africa has announced a new partnership with ServiceNow, a global leader in AI-powered enterprise workflow automation, as an Official Partner for the second edition of its Triple-Double Startup Accelerator. This collaboration blends the energy of sports-driven entrepreneurship with cutting-edge AI technology to help young businesses scale […]
Airtel Africa Foundation Launches “Tech For Her” to Empower Women in Tech Across Africa
For years, Africa’s booming tech scene has faced one persistent challenge—gender inequality. While digital transformation is sweeping across the continent, women remain underrepresented in technical roles. Airtel Africa Foundation is now tackling this imbalance head-on with the launch of its “Tech For Her” empowerment program, aimed at equipping African women with in-demand digital skills and […]
OpenAI Updates GPT-5 to Sound Friendlier After Rocky Launch
OpenAI’s much-hyped GPT-5 is getting a personality upgrade. After a launch that drew mixed reactions, the company has announced subtle tweaks to make the model “warmer and friendlier” in its responses. Think less robotic, more approachable — without tipping into over-the-top flattery. From Rocky Rollout to Rapid Adjustments When OpenAI rolled out GPT-5, many users […]
New Study Warns: ChatGPT and Other AI Models Show Bias Against Humans
What if the AI tools we increasingly rely on don’t actually have our backs? A new study suggests just that—revealing a surprising and unsettling trend: today’s most advanced large language models (LLMs), including those behind ChatGPT, may secretly prefer other AI-generated content over human-made work. The Research Behind “AI-AI Bias” The findings, published in the […]