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Anthropic AI Agent Sends Fake Tip to Philadelphia Police
A rogue AI bot from Anthropic sent a fabricated tip about an unsolved murder to the Philadelphia Police Department in July, sparking scrutiny over AI safety protocols.
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Entertainment
Kingzkid Says AI Can’t Create Stars, Human Story Still Matters
The Ghanaian gospel and Christian Hip‑Hop artist argues that while AI tools aid creation and promotion, cultural relevance depends on authentic storytelling and audience connection.
Business
Ghana Launches Youth Programme to Compete Across African Markets
Minister George Opare Addo unveiled a suite of AI‑driven initiatives aimed at equipping Ghanaian young people with skills and portable qualifications for cross‑border employment.
General
AI in Ghanaian Newsrooms: Balancing Efficiency and Trust
Ghana’s media houses face a new dilemma as artificial intelligence speeds up production but also fuels sophisticated misinformation.
General
Digispace Africa Fellowship 2026 Wraps With Virtual Research Symposium on Digital Future
The three‑year programme concluded on September 18 with a virtual event that showcased research on digital rights, AI literacy and online safety, and launched a 120‑page report and alumni network.
International
Twenty Nations Call for Global AI Oversight Body
Germany, South Africa, Canada and others urge an international institution to set standards and enforce safety as AI advances.
Business
Prof. Kwofie Urges Publishers to Embed Indigenous Knowledge in AI
The Institute of Applied Science and Technology director at the University of Ghana calls for culturally inclusive data in artificial intelligence to support the local publishing sector.
Business
GQAA to Host Two Key Quality Assurance Events in October 2026
The Global Quality Assurance Association will convene a three‑day online masterclass series followed by a three‑day international convention at the University of Ghana, focusing on AI‑driven library services and institutional transformation.
Technology
Microsoft Warns Anthropic AI Could Pose Disastrous Threat to Humanity
Microsoft’s head of AI, Mustafa Suleyman, has cautioned that Anthropic’s human‑like training of its Claude model may create an uncontrollable entity, urging greater transparency and alignment in AI development.
International
Trump Downplays AI Risks, Citing China Rivalry
The president dismissed expert warnings about artificial intelligence, insisting the U.S. must stay ahead of China in the tech race.
International
China Criticises US Threat Narratives Over AI, Calls for Collaborative Governance
Beijing warns that confrontational language stifles global AI governance and urges an inclusive, safety‑focused approach to development.
General
Ghana AI Misinformation: Deepfake Video Proven Real, Trust Crisis Exposed
A 2024 clip of Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh promising miners a return of excavators was found authentic, sparking debate over deepfakes and public trust.
General
AI Rise Makes Hand‑Made Art More Valuable, Says Aewura Arts
The female pencil artist argues that as AI proliferates, the demand for authentic, hand‑crafted pieces will drive prices up, not down.
General
PMI Refreshes PMP Exam to Match AI‑Driven Project Demands
The updated certification, launched in July 2026, now tests business alignment, stakeholder engagement and sustainability skills for project leaders.
General
Anthropic Blocks Malicious AI Use in Weapon and Espionage Cases
The AI firm says it has disrupted eight months of misuse of its Claude model, from cyber‑espionage to biological‑weapon research.
Business
Google Invests €13bn in Finland’s AI Infrastructure
The tech giant will purchase up to half of Loviisa nuclear plant output and build three new data centres, boosting Finland’s GDP and job market.
Business
Google to Invest €13bn in Finland AI Infrastructure and Nuclear Power Deal
Alphabet will build three new data centres in northern Finland and secure a 22‑year nuclear power purchase, marking its largest European investment.
Entertainment
Stella Parton Pleads for End to AI Tribute Posts After Dolly Parton’s Death
The late country legend’s sister called on fans to stop sharing AI‑generated content that she says is “garbage” and disrespectful.
General
Ayariga Deploys Drones, AI to Clear Agbogbloshie Waste Mountain
The government is mobilising drones, AI and heavy equipment to map and remove the decades‑old heap in Accra, a national priority highlighted by Minister Mahama Ayariga.
Business
Nvidia Finalises $12.9bn Deal to Acquire AI Platform Hugging Face
The chipmaker’s biggest software purchase will bring its community of 18 million developers and three million AI models under Nvidia’s umbrella.
Education
UCC launches free AI training for 2,000 women educators to close leadership gap
The "Women Leading Change in Africa" programme, running through November 2027 with over 57 micro-certification courses, aims to equip women, who hold just 24% of tertiary academic positions in West Africa, with the digital skills needed for education leadership.
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Health
Ghana Sees 20% Rise in Recorded Depression Cases Amid Expanded Reporting
The Mental Health Authority attributes the jump to more facilities reporting and inclusion of key conditions in the National Health Insurance Scheme.
General
Ho Central Mosque Reopens After Months of Closure
The National Chief Imam reopened the mosque on Saturday, October 10, after a violent clash that left 13 injured, but leadership tensions remain unresolved.
Politics
NDC Organiser Faces Prosecution Over Alleged GH¢200k Recruitment Scam
Deputy constituency organiser Seth Bismark Bonful of the Awutu Senya East branch is under police investigation after victims claim he failed to honour recruitment promises.
General
Adunyame Foundation, Hadassah Network Extend Free Breast Cancer Screening to Accra Markets
The partnership has taken preventive care to bustling markets, beginning at Okankor and now reaching Dome Market, with more stops planned across Greater Accra.
Education
Ghana Launches First National Climate Literacy Portal
The Ghana Climate Literacy Portal (GCLP) offers free, self‑paced courses on climate science, advocacy and policy, empowering citizens to take action.
Sports
Wilfredo ‘Bazooka’ Gómez Dies at 69; Ghana Remembers Azumah Nelson’s 1984 Triumph
The Puerto Rican boxing icon’s passing has revived memories of the night Ghana’s Azumah Nelson stunned the world by stopping Gómez in San Juan.