AI

China is preparing for a risk that could complicate its ambitions for artificial intelligence. Systems built to work independently could eventually acquire resources, copy themselves and compete with humans for control.

 INTERPOL's African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026 says artificial intelligence now powers 55 per cent of reported cybercrimes across Africa, making attacks faster, more sophisticated, and harder to detect.  Cybercrime losses across the continent have surged from $192 million...

World Bank Chief Economist Indermit Gill says AI can help banks and regulators allocate capital more efficiently by improving risk assessment. He argues Nigeria should prioritise predictive AI that solves practical problems instead of pursuing expensive frontier models. ...

July 07, (THEWILL) — China is considering restricting overseas access to its most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models, in a move that underscores Beijing's growing view of AI as a strategic national security asset. According to Reuters, Chinese authorities have...

May 28 (THEWILL) — Stan Lee’s voice and likeness are being brought back through a new artificial intelligence partnership with AI audio company ElevenLabs. The company announced on Wednesday, May 27, that it signed a deal with Stan Lee Universe...

May 25 (THEWILL) — Pope Leo XIV has warned about the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, saying the technology must not be controlled by “a few” powerful people or companies. In his first major theological document, Magnifica Humanitas (“Magnificent Humanity”),...