INEC Unveils AI-powered Virtual Assistant Ahead of Anambra Gov. Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission has introduced an artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant to enhance staff training and operational readiness ahead of the Anambra governorship election scheduled for November 8. The new digital tool, known as the INEC Training Virtual Assistant or “INECTrainingBot,” was unveiled on Friday. Available on Telegram, the INECTrainingBot provides 24-hour access to…

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Microsoft Introduces AI Agents to Automate Business Processes

Technology giant Microsoft has announced that starting in November 2024, businesses will be able to build and manage autonomous Artificial Intelligence agents to handle routine tasks. The new capabilities, available through Microsoft’s Copilot Studio, will allow clients to streamline processes in sales, service, finance and supply chain management. According to newsmen, the world’s second-most valuable…

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Evolution of Artificial Intelligence

VIEWPOINT IS ON EVOLUTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. IT IS WRITTEN BY ADURAGBEMI AKINLADE OF OUR PROGRAMMES DEPARTMENT. Artificial intelligence, (AI) has been on a transformative journey over the past few decades, evolving at a pace that few could have predicted, from its humble beginnings as a concept in computer science to its current state as…

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