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Anthropic’s nearly 100-page list of business risks includes everything from bioweapons to AI blackmail
Business★★★☆☆20m ago

Anthropic’s nearly 100-page list of business risks includes everything from bioweapons to AI blackmail

Anthropic filed for an initial public offering Monday in what could become one of the largest stock market debuts in history — detailing its surging business growth, along with a vast multitude of warnings about how it could all go wrong. Anthropic’s filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission sets the stage for the company … The post Anthropic’s nearly 100-page list of business risks includes everything from bioweapons to AI blackmail appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egypt Independent• EG
Opera introduces a new web standard to let users deploy AI locally in their browser
Technology22m ago

Opera introduces a new web standard to let users deploy AI locally in their browser

The new standard, WebAI, is designed to work with a variety of AI models.

TechCrunch• US
Edo Voter Register: Utomi, others demand INEC explanation over alleged AI-generated images
Technology★★★☆☆24m ago

Edo Voter Register: Utomi, others demand INEC explanation over alleged AI-generated images

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) chieftain and economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, has raised concerns over allegations that artificial intelligence (AI)-generated photographs appear in the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) online voter register in parts of Edo State. The post Edo Voter Register: Utomi, others demand INEC explanation over alleged AI-generated images appeared first on Vanguard News.

Vanguard• NG
Burkina/Télécommunications : Orange lance Méga Zen pour aider les abonnés à mieux gérer leur budget Internet
Technology★★★☆☆28m ago

Burkina/Télécommunications : Orange lance Méga Zen pour aider les abonnés à mieux gérer leur budget Internet

Orange Burkina Faso a présenté, le jeudi 22 octobre 2026 à Ouagadougou, Méga Zen, une nouvelle offre Internet mobile accessible exclusivement via la nouvelle version de l'application Max it 2.0. Cette offre permet aux abonnés de disposer d'un volume de données quotidien pendant trois, sept ou 30 jours, avec des formules adaptées à différents budgets. Comment profiter d'Internet pendant plusieurs jours sans devoir acheter un nouveau forfait chaque matin ? C'est l'une des préoccupations (…) - Multimédia

LeFaso.net• BF
World Bank's Banga: Availability of capital 'not really an issue' as AI demand drives up borrowing costs
Technology32m ago

World Bank's Banga: Availability of capital 'not really an issue' as AI demand drives up borrowing costs

World Bank President Ajay Banga came on CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Oct. 27, 2026.

CNBC• US
Santoli: We are nearing a now-or-never moment for the AI trade to rebound
Business48m ago

Santoli: We are nearing a now-or-never moment for the AI trade to rebound

Pampers over AI? Procter & Gamble's valuation crosses above Alphabet's.

CNBC• US
'Get the Flock out': Americans respond to AI cameras in bipartisan backlash
Technology55m ago

'Get the Flock out': Americans respond to AI cameras in bipartisan backlash

AI-driven Flock cameras made by an Atlanta-based company are sprouting up across the US, sparking alarm and bipartisan, citizen-driven campaigns as the new technology emerges as a 2026 midterm campaign issue. While politicians hedge and local officials rush to sign contracts, community volunteers attempt to address an issue with major implications for future generations. But it might be too late.

France 24 English• FR
Nvidia backs Indian startup helping companies run AI models with fewer GPUs
Business2h ago

Nvidia backs Indian startup helping companies run AI models with fewer GPUs

Simplismart says its annualized revenue run rate has grown 14-fold in six months, with the U.S. accounting for more than half its revenue.

TechCrunch• US
Meta Targets Record $97.5 Billion Fundraising to Finance Artificial Intelligence Expansion
Business2h ago

Meta Targets Record $97.5 Billion Fundraising to Finance Artificial Intelligence Expansion

Meta Platforms is seeking to raise as much as $97.5 billion through equity financing as the Facebook and Instagram parent accelerates investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, data centres and advanced computing technologies. The fundraising initiative represents one of the largest capital-raising exercises undertaken by a technology company, highlighting the enormous financial resources required to compete […] The post Meta Targets Record $97.5 Billion Fundraising to Finance Artificial Intelligence Expansion appeared first on Investors King.

Investors King• NG
AI start-up targets gaps in local technology partner support
Technology2h ago

AI start-up targets gaps in local technology partner support

Microsoft veterans launch AI-driven partner development start-up and platform to serve the evolving tech channel.

ITWeb• ZA
Honeywell Introduces Industrial AI at Dangote Refinery, Targets $60m Annual Efficiency Gains
Technology2h ago

Honeywell Introduces Industrial AI at Dangote Refinery, Targets $60m Annual Efficiency Gains

Honeywell Technologies has introduced an industrial artificial intelligence platform at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos to target more than $60 million in potential annual operational benefits as the facility seeks to improve production efficiency and reduce costly disruptions. The initiative comes as Dangote Petroleum Refinery pursues an expansion programme that would increase its installed […] The post Honeywell Introduces Industrial AI at Dangote Refinery, Targets $60m Annual Efficiency Gains appeared first on Investors King.

Investors King• NG
AI adoption is not workforce readiness
Technology★★★★☆2h ago

AI adoption is not workforce readiness

Organisations are increasingly asking which artificial intelligence tools to buy, which tasks to automate and how quickly they can realise

BusinessDay NG• NG
INEC under fire for alleged AI-generated voter photos
Technology★★★☆☆3h ago

INEC under fire for alleged AI-generated voter photos

Nigerians have raised concerns over alleged AI-generated images and duplicate entries in the preliminary register of voters published online by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The concerns emerged on Monday following the publication of the register, with several social media users questioning the credibility of the voter registration […] INEC under fire for alleged AI-generated voter photos

Daily Post Nigeria• NG
Katavi student develops mobile app to combat online fraudsters
Technology★★★☆☆3h ago

Katavi student develops mobile app to combat online fraudsters

MPANDA: A Form Six student at Kabungu Secondary School in Katavi Region, Emmanuel Mwandele, has developed a mobile application aimed at helping combat online fraudsters who use deceptive messages to steal money from unsuspecting members of the public. Mwandele said the idea for the application came after his mother was scammed by unidentified individuals who … The post Katavi student develops mobile app to combat online fraudsters appeared first on Daily News.

Daily News Tanzania• TZ
Le Faso Digital 2026 : Découvrez les cinq innovations burkinabè récompensées pour leur utilité sociale et économique
Technology★★★☆☆3h ago

Le Faso Digital 2026 : Découvrez les cinq innovations burkinabè récompensées pour leur utilité sociale et économique

Du stationnement automobile à l'accès aux soins, en passant par les achats groupés, la sécurité routière et l'éducation, les cinq solutions distinguées lors de la deuxième édition de Le Faso Digital illustrent la diversité des initiatives numériques développées au Burkina Faso. Faso-Parking a remporté le Prix UBA de la startup innovante, Jinkassan (Jinkasan) le Prix ANPFI de l'innovation financière inclusive, MU-POL le Prix ARCEP de l'innovation inclusive, Alerte Contravention le Prix Moov (…) - Société

LeFaso.net• BF
AI-driven disinformation running rampant on social media before US midterms, experts warn
Technology3h ago

AI-driven disinformation running rampant on social media before US midterms, experts warn

Social media companies including Meta have pulled back on efforts to protect voters from election-meddling liesSocial media feeds are awash with an unprecedented flood of AI-driven disinformation ahead of November’s US midterm elections, according to experts, who warn many posts are likely “slipping through the cracks”.As tens of millions of Americans prepare to cast their vote, social media companies have scaled back their efforts to protect voters from lies meant to manipulate elections. Continue reading...

The Guardian• GB
Silicon Valley AI political groups turn on each other in the 2026 election
Politics3h ago

Silicon Valley AI political groups turn on each other in the 2026 election

AI political groups are spending millions in the 2026 election as Silicon Valley factions battle over regulation, safeguards and state authority.

CNBC• US
Lagos Dep Gov, Hamzat, Inaugurates UNILAG’S Digital Humanities Facilities Today
Technology★★★★☆3h ago

Lagos Dep Gov, Hamzat, Inaugurates UNILAG’S Digital Humanities Facilities Today

Sunday Okobi The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Kadri Hamzat, will today inaugurate the twin facilities of the Centre for Digital Humanities (CEDHUL), the University of Lagos’ flagship

This Day• NG
Fake bank websites expose growing risks in Nigeria’s digital banking system
Business★★★★☆4h ago

Fake bank websites expose growing risks in Nigeria’s digital banking system

Fake bank websites, cloned social media accounts and fraudulent text messages are exposing customers to growing cybersecurity risks in Nigeria’s

BusinessDay NG• NG
Nvidia to invest $3 billion in Meta as tech giants deepen AI partnership
Technology4h ago

Nvidia to invest $3 billion in Meta as tech giants deepen AI partnership

Meta on Monday announced plans to raise a total of $95 billion to support its investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure.

CNBC• US
Governing AI in African markets: from principles to practice
Technology4h ago

Governing AI in African markets: from principles to practice

Africa Tech Festival's Kadi Diallo argues for adaptable AI rules that suit each market's level of readiness.

TechCentral• ZA
When AI gets it wrong: Why governance can no longer be an afterthought
Technology4h ago

When AI gets it wrong: Why governance can no longer be an afterthought

Businesses that adopt AI without proper controls risk avoidable errors and compliance issues, says Amritesh Anand, VP and MD – Technology Services Group at In2IT Technologies.

ITWeb• ZA
DVT to showcase AI-native development at AI Expo Africa
Technology4h ago

DVT to showcase AI-native development at AI Expo Africa

The live workshop will follow the development of an intelligent hotel-booking search feature, from customer feedback to deployment.

ITWeb• ZA
Cross-border payments startup Taja surpasses 50,000 users across 7 African markets
Business★★★★☆4h ago

Cross-border payments startup Taja surpasses 50,000 users across 7 African markets

Pan-African fintech startup Taja has surpassed 50,000 users and is now processing millions of dollars in transaction volume each month, two years after launching its cross-border payments platform. Launched in 2024, Taja has built a platform that allows individuals and businesses to send, receive, convert and spend money globally. It offers multi-currency wallets and accounts, [...] The post Cross-border payments startup Taja surpasses 50,000 users across 7 African markets appeared first on Disrupt Africa.

Disrupt Africa• ZA