Tag: AI
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AI offers over $340 billion potential for retail companies
A new study has revealed an over $300 billion opportunity for retail companies that are able to scale and expand the scope of Artificial Intelligence (AI). TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports the new study from the Capgemini Research Institute dispelled some mystique around AI’s value to retail businesses and revealed a path to tangible growth opportunities. The…
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Killings: Your report about security situation in Nigeria is outdated, FG replies AI
…blasts Atiku for ‘taking sides’ The Federal Government on Thursday advised Amnesty International (AI) to update its report on the current security situation in Nigeria. The Minister of Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed who spoke in Abuja said contrary to AI’s claim, in all, 947 suspects have been arrested in connection with the farmers-herders…
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Boko Haram: Buhari, Buratai, others express worry over AI’s indicting reports
Indications emerged that the recent report by Amnesty International (AI) Nigeria indicting the military in the killings of several of its men and civilians has been a major source of worry to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai . The military has since rejected AI’s report on attacks. The…
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Smartphones trends that made significant impacts in 2018
As 2018 wraps up, we reflect on the smartphone industry and examined top smartphones trends that took centre stage, with at least one feature making significant impact in day-to-day life, in the course of the year. From luxurious Samsung and Apple smartphones, budget smartphones that hit the market in 2018 to multiple cameras everywhere, fast…
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Osinbajo raises concern over threat of robots, AI
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has raised concern over the growing threat posed to humans by the deployment of robots and artificial intelligence in work places. Osinbajo stated this at the Closing Ceremony of the 50th Anniversary Celebrations and Annual Conference of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) on Friday in Abuja. The vice president…
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2019 elections: Twitter taking multiple steps to curb fake news
Twitter co-founder and chief executive officer Jack Dorsey said the micro-blogging platform is taking multi-variable steps to curb the spread of misleading information ahead of 2019 elections. TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports Dorsey stated this on Monday while addressing a town hall-style meeting at the Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi (IIT-D). He stated that the multi-variable steps being…
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Google launches $25m AI Impact Challenge to address world issues
As a part of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for social good, Google has announced the launch of AI Impact Challenge. TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports the Google AI Impact Challenge is open to nonprofits, academics, and social enterprises from around the world to submit proposals on how they could use AI to help address some of the world’s…
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FG, UAE to partner on Artificial Intelligence technology
The Federal Government on Monday said it would collaborate with United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in Nigeria. Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, the Minister of Science and Technology made this known when he received the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Obaid Mohamed on Monday in Abuja. According to him, contributions…
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What is need of Portal, Facebook’s new video calling device?
Facebook on Monday announced the release of Portal and Portal+, two new video communication devices for family and friends to easily connect. The social media giant said, with the aid of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, Portal makes video calling easier and more like hanging out, while a widescreen display let users enjoy every moment together.…
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NCC makes case for review of telecom laws
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has made a case for the need to review some of the Nigerian telecom laws while stressing the telecommunication sector is a fast evolving sector with great potentials to enhance human existence. TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports NCC’s Director of Legal and Regulatory Services, Ms. Yetunde Akinloye, made the case during a…