Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Nigeria is preparing to add an artificial intelligence interface to its national education-data system, allowing officials to query government records in ordinary language instead of relying only on dashboards and manual analysis.

Artificial intelligence could create more economic harm than opportunity if governments and technology companies fail to put adequate safeguards around its development and use, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned on Friday.

Before an artificial intelligence company can expand computing power, semiconductor factories must manufacture processors. Before those factories can make chips, they need specialised lithography machines from suppliers like ASML.

Amazon is in talks to acquire Decart for around $7 billion, pursuing an AI startup whose software addresses an expensive problem for the industry by getting more useful work from computing hardware.

The developer announced the decision on Thursday, October 8. Reuters reported the withdrawal on Friday and confirmed that the project’s GitHub page had been taken down.

The dispute concerns a planned 54-acre facility in Thane. Residents want it relocated, citing concerns about noise, electricity and water. Their protests predate Friday’s report, including a demonstration on September 8.

Announced on Monday, October 5, the agreement covers 5G, artificial intelligence, computing and networking. The transaction will close after the necessary regulatory approvals, according to the company announcement.

Taiwan received $103 billion in export orders in August, crossing the $100 billion monthly threshold for the first time as demand for AI-related technology accelerated.

Chinese AI developer, DeepSeek, is expected to address the United Nations Security Council on artificial intelligence risks, Reuters reported on September 22, citing two people familiar with the plans.

This initiative, labelled the U.S.-China AI Dialogue, represents a proactive effort to build operational guardrails around advanced technology before national security triggers spiral out of control.