TMC urges leaders to embrace digital technology for greater impact

TMC urges leaders to embrace digital technology for greater impact

* At 33rd annual Lagos State congress By Maryam Adejoke Bamiro The Muslim Congress, Lagos State chapter, has called on its leaders and members to strengthen their leadership capacity, embrace emerging technologies and deepen their commitment to service, accountability and continuous learning to achieve greater impact in society. The call was made at the 33rd…

MKU graduates challenged to embrace AI and digital innovation

MKU graduates challenged to embrace AI and digital innovation

Mount Kenya University Vice Chancellor Prof. Deogratius Jaganyi (left), Dr. Julius Kipng’etich, MKU Dr. Vincent Gaitho, and Mount Kenya University Chancellor Prof. John Struthers during MKU’s 29th Graduation Ceremony at the Graduation Pavilion in Thika. Dr. Kipng’etich challenged the graduates to look beyond their academic qualifications and embrace lifelong learning, ethical and responsible leadership, creativity…

SBP governor urges banks to embrace digital transformation

SBP governor urges banks to embrace digital transformation

KARACHI: Pakistan’s banking industry must embrace digital transformation and expand lending to agriculture, small businesses, and housing if the country is to achieve sustainable economic growth, Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad said at Pakistan Banking Summit 2026 on Wednesday. Speaking at the Summit, he outlined a forward-looking vision for the financial sector,…

Why Every Marketer Needs to Embrace AI Marketing in 2026: Insights, Risks, and Strategies

Why Every Marketer Needs to Embrace AI Marketing in 2026: Insights, Risks, and Strategies

evaluating marketing strategies effectively.) The Risks of AI Marketing Despite the numerous advantages, AI marketing is not without its risks. Marketers must navigate several potential pitfalls: Data Privacy Concerns: With increased reliance on data, businesses must ensure compliance with regulations like GDPR and CCPA, prioritizing customer privacy. Algorithm Bias: AI models can perpetuate existing biases…

Maritime sector urged to embrace digital transformation to stay competitive

Maritime sector urged to embrace digital transformation to stay competitive

GEORGE TOWN: Competitiveness in the maritime sector will depend increasingly on digital intelligence, governance capabilities and regional cooperation rather than physical infrastructure alone, says Penang Port Commission chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin. He said ports must integrate digital transformation in their end-to-end operations and governance systems to improve efficiency, transparency and compliance. “In line with…

Fleet Advantage: Fleets Embrace Generative AI, but Data Problems Limit Operational Gains

Fleet Advantage: Fleets Embrace Generative AI, but Data Problems Limit Operational Gains

New Fleet Advantage research shows generative AI adoption has exploded among private fleets. But poor data integration and weak ROI tracking are preventing fleets from unlocking AI’s full operational and financial value. Generative artificial intelligence has rapidly become a mainstream tool among private fleets. But weak data infrastructure and limited measurement capabilities are keeping many…

Teens embrace social media and influencers for news but remain skeptical

Teens embrace social media and influencers for news but remain skeptical

NEW YORK (AP) — Teenagers are more inclined than their elders to get news from nontraditional sources such as social media and influencers, heralding a generational shift in how people seek out information. A national study by the Media Insight Project finds 36% of U.S. adults say they get news from social media at least…

Berklee College of Music’s embrace of AI has some students upset

Berklee College of Music’s embrace of AI has some students upset

But at Berklee, the future composers, songwriters, and musicians are also worried about how using AI may be in effect stealing from the works of all prior artists, interfering with their ability to develop their own voices, and destroying their career opportunities. The latest contretemps started when the school promoted a class called “Bots and…

dealers embrace AI, but say it falls short where it matters most 

dealers embrace AI, but say it falls short where it matters most 

DETROIT (April 7, 2026) — The era of one-size-fits-all artificial intelligence is over for auto dealers, at least for the ones paying attention. A new industry survey in March of roughly 215 executives from franchise and independent dealerships across the U.S., and conducted by Lotlinx, delivers a stinging verdict on the state of general-purpose AI tools like ChatGPT in the retail automotive space: they are falling spectacularly…

Cal State students widely embrace AI tools, but mistrust results and fear job impact

Cal State students widely embrace AI tools, but mistrust results and fear job impact

Nearly every student in the California State University system has used artificial intelligence tools, but most don’t trust the results, are worried about how AI will affect their future job security and want more say in systemwide AI policy. That’s according to results of a 2025 survey of more than 80,000 students enrolled at CSU’s…