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African Development Bank and partners launch free AI training for public servants
The African Development Bank, together with the UNDP AI Hub, Google and Apolitical, announced a free, self‑paced AI training programme for government officials across AfDB member states, aiming to boost productivity and inclusive growth in Africa.gazettengr.comProduct
Microsoft introduces new Copilot features including Autopilot and Code
Microsoft is updating its Copilot platform with three core capabilities—Home, Code, and Autopilot—alongside new FinOps for AI tools to manage enterprise spending.
blogs.microsoft.comMedia
Comedians use satire to challenge the AI industry's narrative
A growing wave of comedians is using satire to critique the AI industry, targeting corporate messaging, product flaws, and the societal impact of rapid automation.theguardian.comProduct
Google expands Gemini 'Call for Me' feature for automated business tasks
Google is rolling out a feature allowing the Gemini mobile app to place phone calls to businesses on behalf of users, currently limited to US numbers.
support.google.comInnovation
OpenAI releases MentalHealthBench for evaluating AI in mental health conversations
OpenAI has launched MentalHealthBench, an open-source evaluation tool developed with over 80 clinicians to assess how AI models handle mental health and emotional support interactions.edtechinnovationhub.comPolicy
Scholars and industry leaders urge US-China AI safety coordination
Experts at a Singapore forum argue that US-China AI competition requires a collaborative safety framework similar to Cold War nuclear arms control, despite industry pushback against development slowdowns.scmp.comPolicy
Attorneys general from 23 states urge Congress to enact federal AI regulation
Attorneys general from 23 states, Washington, D.C., and American Samoa have sent a letter to congressional leaders demanding comprehensive federal AI safety protocols.wgme.comIndustry
Tech layoffs rise in 2026 as companies pivot spending toward AI
U.S. tech layoffs reached 94,046 through August 2026, a 16.8% increase over 2025, with AI cited as a primary factor in 33% of layoff events.news.crunchbase.comIndustry
Corporate boards report widespread lack of AI oversight expertise
Nearly three-quarters of corporate directors surveyed by PwC report they lack the necessary skills to effectively oversee artificial intelligence, despite growing safety concerns.bloomberg.com
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