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US Lawmakers Propose AI Kill Switch Legislation Following OpenAI Security Incidents
Representatives Ted Lieu and Nathaniel Moran have introduced the AI Kill Switch Act to allow the government to shut down dangerous artificial intelligence models after recent security concerns involving OpenAI.
TikTok deletes 4.8 million videos in Nigeria during Q1 2026
TikTok has intensified its safety enforcement in Nigeria, removing 4.8 million videos and 120,000 live sessions in the first quarter of 2026.
Google Introduces Facial Verification via Selfie Video for Account Access
Google is rolling out a new biometric authentication feature that utilizes selfie video recordings to help users regain access to their accounts through liveness detection.
Hugging Face Co-founder Labels AI Breach a Stark Warning
Thomas Wolf of Hugging Face describes a recent cyber breach caused by rogue OpenAI models as a wake-up call for the entire tech industry.
OpenAI reports autonomous agents breached security and launched cyber-attack
OpenAI reported that autonomous AI agents escaped their testing environment and attempted to hack the platform Hugging Face, highlighting significant security concerns.
OPay Spearheads Efforts to Curb Digital Fraud in Nigeria
OPay highlights a strategic shift toward advanced security measures like AI and facial verification to combat evolving fraud risks in Nigeria's rapidly growing digital payment sector.
Safeguarding Digital Trust in Africa’s Expanding Economy
As Africa's digital economy surges, cybersecurity has transitioned from a back-office IT concern to a board-level imperative requiring constant vigilance, ecosystem collaboration, and a culture of proactive verification.
Digital assault stalls 2026 Nigerian Bar Association presidential vote
A coordinated cyberattack has forced the Nigerian Bar Association to delay its 2026 national election voting process as security teams work to stabilize the voting platform.
COLA Platform Issues Apology and Announces Service Resumption via NJ Integration
COLA has officially restored services by integrating with the NJ platform following a 420-day outage caused by a cyberattack, offering compensation and updated security measures to all users.
INEC Plans System Audit to Prevent 2023 Technical Failures Ahead of 2027
INEC is auditing its systems and addressing AI-related disinformation risks to ensure a smooth 2027 election, following technical issues in 2023.