AI Is Forcing Workers to Learn New Skills as Job Markets Rapidly Change, IMF Warns
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says AI and digital technologies are reshaping global job markets, with new analysis showing rising demand, and higher pay, for workers with emerging skills.
Google Launches Personal Intelligence to Turn Gemini Into a Truly Personal AI Assistant
Google introduces Personal Intelligence in the Gemini app, enabling deeply personalised assistance by securely connecting Gmail, Photos, Search, and YouTube data.
Google Integrates Gemini AI Deeply Into Gmail With Auto Summaries and Smart Replies
Google is rolling out Gemini-powered features in Gmail, including automatic email thread summaries, AI-generated overviews, and smarter replies—some enabled by default.
China Reviews Meta’s $2bn Manus AI Deal Amid Rising Scrutiny of AI Technology Transfers
China has launched a formal review of Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, examining compliance with Chinese laws governing foreign investment and advanced technology exports.
FG to Launch Nigeria’s First National AI Centre of Excellence at University of Jos
Nigeria’s Federal Government has announced plans to establish its first National Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence at the University of Jos to boost local AI research, skills, and global competitiveness.
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health With Secure Medical Data Integration and Enhanced Privacy Controls
OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Health, a privacy-focused feature that connects medical records and wellness apps to provide health insights, while emphasizing clinician support—not diagnosis or treatment.
Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $20bn in Series E to Scale AI Models and Data Centre Infrastructure
Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI has raised $20 billion in an upsized Series E round, backing rapid data centre expansion, GPU scaling, and advanced AI model development amid rising regulatory scrutiny.
Universal Music Partners Nvidia to Transform Music Creation and Discovery With AI
Universal Music Group has announced a landmark partnership with Nvidia to deploy advanced AI tools for music discovery and creation, signalling a shift in how the music industry embraces artificial intelligence.
Google Introduces Gemini 3 Flash, a Faster AI Model for Coding and Real-Time Use
Google has rolled out Gemini 3 Flash, a low-latency AI model built for speed, coding, and interactive workloads, now replacing Gemini 2.5 Flash across Gemini and Search.
Microsoft Trains Over Four Million Nigerians in Digital Skills Through Federal Government Partnership
Microsoft says its partnership with the Federal Government has trained more than four million Nigerians in digital skills since 2021, with new plans to train 350,000 people in AI under its National Skills Initiative.
