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Artificial Intelligence
Deep coverage of models, research, and infrastructure powering the AI era.
The EU AI Act's Big Deadline Arrived Today. Here's What Actually Changed
The headlines call today a landmark date for AI regulation, and in a narrower sense, they're right. But the EU AI Act's toughest requirements, covering AI used in hiring, education, and law enforcement, aren't actually starting today. Here's what's real, what's delayed, and what businesses need to do right now
Samsung Forecasts a 19-Fold Profit Surge as AI Chip Demand Powers Growth
Samsung says its Q2 2026 operating profit will be nearly 19 times higher than a year ago, marking its third straight record quarter. The driver isn't a new phone or chip breakthrough; it's a memory chip shortage so severe that DRAM and NAND prices are both climbing at once
AI Isn't Just for Tech Experts: Filipino Mothers Encouraged to Embrace Artificial Intelligence
On BusinessMirror's Freshly Brewed podcast, AI advocate Jaycee Ynares made the case that artificial intelligence belongs in ordinary households, not just offices and dev teams. Her pitch to Filipino mothers: AI is a practical assistant for budgeting, scheduling, and homework help, not a technical skill you need to learn first
UN Warns AI Is Advancing Faster Than Global Rules Can Keep Up
The United Nations opened its first-ever Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva this week, backed by a new independent scientific report warning that AI capabilities are outpacing both scientific understanding and government oversight. Here's what was actually said and what happens next.
Meta Launches AI Mode and New AI Tools for Facebook
Meta rolled out its biggest Facebook AI update yet on June 15, pairing a ChatGPT-style search experience with a batch of new creative tools. Analysts are already estimating it could become a multi-billion-dollar ad surface. Here's what actually launched, and what it means for users, creators, and businesses.
What the Research Actually Says About AI Coding Assistants and Developer Productivity
AI coding assistants are used by more than 9 in 10 developers today, and the productivity numbers being thrown around range from "55% faster" to "19% slower." Both are backed by real studies. Here's what the research actually shows, and why the honest answer is: it depends
Nigeria Pushes for Human-Centred AI at the International Labour Conference
Nigeria took its AI concerns to the global stage in Geneva this June, warning that automation without a safety net is a recipe for instability. The message centred on gig and platform workers and on ensuring AI's profits are shared with the people it displaces.
The Future of Food Delivery in Nigeria Isn't Another App—It's a Conversation
Food delivery is evolving beyond traditional mobile apps. As AI-powered conversations become the new interface, Nigerians can order meals as naturally as sending a WhatsApp message. Discover why conversational commerce is shaping the future of food technology and how platforms like KiaChow are leading this transformation.
Google's Biggest Gemini AI Updates of 2026: Everything Announced So Far
Google's Gemini roadmap moved fast in 2026. At I/O, the company shipped a Flash-tier model that beat last year's flagship, a background AI agent, a personalized morning briefing, and a full app redesign. Here's what's real, what's rolling out, and what's still ahead
GLM-5.2: The Chinese AI Model Challenging OpenAI and Anthropic on Cost
A new open-weight model out of Beijing is doing something few Chinese AI releases have managed since DeepSeek: earning genuine Silicon Valley attention. GLM-5.2, from startup Z.ai, is now outranking Anthropic's models on a leading developer platform, at a fraction of the price