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A Lagos resident claims doctors in Nigerian hospitals are typing patients' complaints into ChatGPT to obtain diagnoses, sparking debate over AI's role in healthcare. Medical professionals say the activity may simply be entering data into electronic records.
Speaking at the University of Offa’s inaugural convocation, Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama called on African governments to build stable institutions, quality infrastructure and relevant education to enable enterprises to thrive, instead of placing the burden of joblessness on young graduates.
Retired Lt‑Gen. Tukur Buratai told participants at the DECAN conference in Abuja that the $1 billion allocated for arms procurement during his tenure was never paid into individual service accounts, stressing the need for accurate funding information and modern technology in defence.
At the opening of the IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned that artificial intelligence may disrupt as much as 40% of global employment. Independent research from Goldman Sachs, the ILO and McKinsey backs the alarm, highlighting severe risks for entry‑level workers.
Bill Gates cautioned that unregulated artificial intelligence could trigger a wave of cyber‑attacks over the next twelve months, highlighting the threat posed by malicious users exploiting AI tools without safeguards. He also rejected the notion that industry self‑regulation alone can contain the risk.
Nigerian singer‑songwriter Reekado Banks says artificial intelligence can dilute the listening experience but also aids songwriting. He shares his preference for live performances, upcoming concert details, and calls for better road and sanitation practices in Nigeria.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva cautioned that the rapid rise of artificial intelligence may deepen worldwide wealth gaps, urging coordinated policy action as the Fund prepares for its annual meetings in Singapore.