The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has launched a groundbreaking undergraduate program in Artificial Intelligence, blending technical expertise with leadership and entrepreneurship. This innovative curriculum aims to develop future AI leaders equipped with essential skills to drive global advancements in AI across various sectors.
Figure AI has unveiled its Helix visual-language-action model, showcasing humanoid robots that autonomously collaborate on tasks like putting away groceries. The robots demonstrate intuitive, “telepathic” interactions without verbal communication, marking a significant advancement in humanoid robotics as the company moves towards commercial trials and aims to ship 100,000 units.
At the Lagos Cybersecurity Meetup, experts discussed the dual role of AI in cybersecurity, highlighting its potential for both defense and attack. They emphasized the importance of adopting AI-driven security measures to combat evolving cyber threats and urged individuals and organizations to prioritize cybersecurity in today’s digital landscape.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are transforming military strategy, evolving from research to battlefield deployment. India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) leads this integration, enhancing decision-making speed and operational efficiency while addressing cybersecurity and ethical challenges. The focus remains on equipping forces with advanced technological tools.
The AAAI 2025 outstanding paper awards were announced at the 39th Annual AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence. This year, three papers were recognized for their exceptional contributions, including topics on optimal distortion in multi-agent systems, neuro-symbolic reasoning, and the impact of distribution shifts in biodiversity datasets.
Nigeria’s healthcare sector stands at a crossroads, with the AI-driven diagnostics revolution offering both challenges and opportunities. As the global healthcare AI market surges, Nigeria must invest in infrastructure, training, and ethical guidelines to harness this potential, ensuring affordable, accurate diagnostics for all while fostering entrepreneurial growth in health-tech.
TalentSprint has launched three advanced bootcamps—Java Full Stack Developer, AI-Powered Software Developer, and AI ML—to equip tech graduates with essential skills for the evolving job market. With a focus on real-world experience and industry partnerships, these programs aim to bridge the skills gap and enhance job readiness.
In his research, Vasudev Daruvuri explores how Mixture of Experts (MoE) architecture is revolutionizing AI by enhancing computational efficiency and enabling task specialization. MoE dynamically activates specialized models, improving performance in applications like natural language processing and computer vision, while optimizing resource allocation and training efficiency.
At GAFX 2025, experts discussed how AI is revolutionizing gaming, enhancing NPC interactions and dynamic boss fights. With India as a leading market, the conference highlighted AI’s role in improving game development efficiency, addressing ethical concerns, and shaping immersive experiences, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining player engagement and privacy.
OpenAI has launched GPT-4.5, code-named Orion, its largest AI model yet, offering enhanced performance and emotional intelligence. Available to subscribers and developers, it showcases advancements in unsupervised learning, though it faces competition from newer reasoning models. OpenAI emphasizes its potential while acknowledging limitations in scaling laws.
