An OpenAI team dedicated to mitigating the long-term risks associated with highly advanced artificial intelligence found itself leaderless on Friday following the departure of two prominent figures. Last week, OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever and Jan Leike, the co-leader of the super alignment team, announced their resignations from the company responsible for ChatGPT. According to reports…
The High Court has blocked Prince Harry’s Attempt to expand Lawsuit Against Rupert Murdoch’s Media British tabloid newspapers. In a significant legal setback for Prince Harry, London’s High Court has ruled that he cannot amend his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch’s British tabloid newspapers to include new allegations involving his wife, Meghan Markle, or to bring…
Russia asserted on Tuesday that the United States is actively seeking to deploy weapons in outer space. This accusation emerged just a day after Washington vetoed a Russian proposal for non-proliferation at the United Nations, further straining diplomatic relations. Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for Russia’s foreign ministry, released a statement highlighting the alleged intentions of the…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have issued a stern warning following their joint National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Monday evening. The labour unions declared their intention to initiate a massive protest if the administration led by President Bola Tinubu fails to finalize a…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retracted its directive for banks and payment service providers to collect and remit the proposed 0.5% cybersecurity levy outlined in the Cybercrime Prevention and Prohibition Amendment Act of 2024. This decision was communicated through a revised circular dated May 17, which the CBN released on Monday, 20th May,…
The United States extends its heartfelt condolences following the tragic deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other members of their delegation, who perished in a helicopter crash in northwest Iran yesterday. The US mourns this profound loss and expresses deep sympathy for the families and citizens affected by this unfortunate…
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), on Monday took significant legal action by filing for arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior leaders of Hamas, accusing them of severe violations of international law. Prosecutor Karim Khan announced his request for warrants targeting Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing…
Ed Dwight, the first Black man trained as an astronaut, is set to make history as he prepares to become the oldest person to journey into space at the age of 90. Back in 1961, Dwight had high hopes of becoming the first Black astronaut in space, but his dream was cut short, and he…
Hundreds of protesters marched in Lima, the capital city of Peru on Friday, demanding the repeal of a new law that classifies transgender individuals, among others, as having a mental illness to qualify for health benefits. Approximately 500 demonstrators peacefully traversed the streets of downtown Lima, holding banners with slogans such as “No more stigmas”…
Senator Rufai Sani Hanga, representing the Kano Central Senatorial District in the House of Assembly has explained the motivations behind his Benevolent Contribution to Constituents’ Burial Ceremonies. Senator Hanga has shed light on the driving force behind his altruistic gesture, attributing it to a profound quest for divine mercy, donating a considerable quantity of 2,000 clay…
