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President denounces demands for regulation as existential fears over technology move to the centre of US politics

In the UK, we have heard about plans to roll out the tech more widely within the NHS to improve patient care, and how AI gave the UK economy a much-needed boost over the summer. We are all being encouraged to use it more and more at work, in education and in our personal lives.The industry is a key part of the UK’s strategy to drive economic growth. “There is no plan B” a former government adviser told me, so could a slowdown wreck future prospects here in Britain?The AI industry is burning through enormous amounts of money and natural…

By Kayode Akinmade There are moments in politics when a campaign ceases to belong exclusively to politicians and begins to acquire a life of its own. The message travels beyond party offices and campaign headquarters, finds its way into communities, homes, businesses and social networks, and eventually becomes a subject of popular conversation. That was the unmistakable character of the All Progressives Congress rally at the Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode. If political rallies are judged not merely by the speeches delivered from the podium but by the enthusiasm they generate beyond it, then the Ijebu-Ode gathering offered a revealing…

The number of young people living with debilitating and incurable bowel conditions worldwide is growing, but researchers now hope a one-of-a-kind microscope will help them understand such diseases and find new treatments.According to the British Society of Gastroenterology, more than half a million people in the UK are living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis the two main forms.While such conditions can develop at any age, experts say they are most often diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 40, blighting lives at a crucial time for education, work and relationships.Now a new piece of…

Nigeria’s Falconets produced their biggest-ever victory at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after thrashing debutants New Caledonia 10-1 on Sunday to advance to the Round of 16. The emphatic victory at Stadion Miejski ŁKS in Łódź lifted Nigeria to four points and secured second place in Group F behind Spain. After collecting only one point from their opening two matches, Moses Aduku’s side needed a victory to keep their campaign alive and responded with an attacking display that produced nine goals before New Caledonia pulled one back late in the match. Ramotalahi Kareem opened the scoring from the penalty…

Top TV talent from shows including ‘The Pitt,’ ‘Widow’s Bay,’ ‘Pluribus,’ ‘Hacks,’ ‘Abbott Elementary’ and more attended The Hollywood Reporter and SAG-AFTRA’s bash, presented by Snapchat and Waymo, on Sept. 12 at Chateau Marmont on September 12 in Los Angeles.

Unbelievable!  If there was one reaction that swept through the social circuit when whispers emerged that actress Regina Daniels has again found her way back into the arms of her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, that was it. For a marriage that had seemingly travelled through the valley of storms, public recriminations and emotional fireworks, the apparent reunion has come as a plot twist few saw coming. Indeed, many in the high-society and entertainment circles had long concluded that the romance had reached its final curtain call. But love, especially when it involves two people who have lived much of their relationship…

Police operatives in Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State have killed several bandits during an operation and recovered motorcycles belonging to the fleeing suspects. The operation, which took place on Sunday afternoon, was part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to combat banditry and protect communities across the state. Confirming the development in a statement on Sunday, the Sokoto State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Ahmed Rufai, said the operation took place but noted that the command was still awaiting comprehensive details. “Yes, the operation happened, but we are yet to get the full details,” Rufai said. He explained that…

Deji Elumoye in Abuja  President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Paris, France for the second phase of his three-week working vacation in Europe. He was received on arrival  on Sunday by Nigeria’s Ambassador to France, Emmanuel Ayodele Oke. Tinubu’s arrival in Paris therefore marks the continuation of the scheduled three-week working vacation. The president had departed Abuja about two weeks ago to begin his annual leave, with London, United Kingdom, as his first destination. Tinubu’s working leave had earlier been announced by presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, who outlined the president’s itinerary in a statement. “His first stop will be London, United…

Topline“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is on the cusp of breaking the record for highest-grossing film at the domestic box office of all time after grossing another $8.4 million over the weekend, setting it up to surpass the record set by “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in the next few days.The cast of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” attend the premiere in Los Angeles.Getty ImagesKey FactsAfter seven weeks in theaters, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” finally fell to second place at the domestic box office over the weekend, according to early numbers reported by the Hollywood trade publications, dropping behind the new Sandra…