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The Rise of AI and the Looming Crisis of Human Cognitive Extinction

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Written by; Moses O. Igharo  In recent decades, artificial intelligence has evolved from a distant scientific dream to an integral part of everyday life. AI algorithms now drive everything from search engines and personal assistants to medical diagnostics and autonomous vehicles. This rapid rise brings unparalleled convenience and power but also ignites a profound existential question: Is humanity on the path toward cognitive extinction? The Risk of Cognitive Atrophy in the Age of AI The human brain, a marvel of evolution, thrives on challenge, problem-solving, creativity, and learning. Historically, our survival and progress depended on these very faculties. However, as AI increasingly takes over tasks once requiring significant human effort—calculations, data analysis, navigation, even decision-making—there is a real risk that our brains may begin to atrophy from disuse. Think of it like a muscle: if we stop exercising our critical thinking and problem-solving skills because mach...
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Hybridteck Startup Award 2021

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Hybridteck Global Start Up is an initiative design to boast entrepreneurship in Nigeria and create media promotion, marketing and brand awareness across all  selected sectors each year. Winner of this awards  are given N1,000,000 (One Million Naira Only) including other packages.  Registration and Auditions into various Awards start 12th August to 30th September 2021. Main event starts  October 1st 2021. Please kindly note that free hotel accommodation for 30days are available for any one coming out Edo state. Note feeding not included. We would appreciate if you share the link to more entrepreneurs, thanks for your understanding. Best Regards Sir. Osemwengie Victor Odion MD/CEO, Hybridteck Global Business Consult. Register Here
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BREAKING : Buhari signs PIB into law

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President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) 2021 into law. Working from home in five days quarantine as required by the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 after returning from London on Friday August 13, the President assented to the Bill Monday August 16, in his determination to fulfill his constitutional duty. Working from home in five days quarantine as required by the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 after returning from London on Friday August 13, the President assented to the Bill Monday August 16, in his determination to fulfill his constitutional duty.   The ceremonial part of the new legislation will be done on Wednesday, after the days of mandatory isolation would have been fulfilled.   The Petroleum Industry Act provides legal, governance, regulatory and fiscal framework for the Nigerian petroleum industry, the development of host communities, and related matters.   The Senate had passed the Bill on July 15, 2021,...
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Full list: Senate gives condition for creation of 20 new states

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Full list: Senate gives condition for creation of 20 new states Sodiq Oyeleke 8 August 2021 Kindly share this story: File copy: Senate The Nigeria Senate has given conditions for the  creation of 20 new states  in the country. The conditions were contained in a statement by the Senate Spokesperson and Chairman, Senate Committee of Media and Public Affairs, Ajibola Basiru. In the statement titled, ‘Senate Committee did not propose the creation of 20 New States’, Bashiru said the senate will okay the creation of states if “there is compliance with the provisions of section 8 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic as amended”. Among the provisions of the section are having a referendum by at least two-thirds majority of the people of the area; and approval by a two-thirds majority of members of each House of the National Assembly. The statement read, “Our attention has been drawn to a media report that the Senate Committee of Review of 1999 Constitution has proposed the...
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