The UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, has warned that advanced artificial intelligence could pose an existential risk to humanity. According to Türk, governments have yet to act despite growing recognition of the need for AI regulation, leaving a small number of technology companies and their owners with enormous influence over the technology's development.

CIO Africa publishes a conversation with Kenya's first technology diplomat, opened by the author's reflections on rewatching Ex-Machina, a decade-old film about artificial intelligence. The piece explores themes of AI and technology diplomacy, drawing on the film's title, which translates to 'out of the machine,' as a framing device for the discussion.

United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk warned on Monday that artificial intelligence could pose an "existential threat to humanity," calling for immediate action to reduce the risks. Speaking before the UN Human Rights Council, Turk said humans face "unfamiliar, even unprecedented" threats to their rights, noting that the need for AI governance is widely acknowledged, according to Information Nigeria.

Computer scientist Louis Castricato, after eight years of studying large language models, expressed concerns about reaching a dead end in fundamental research, stating that the focus has shifted to applications. He subsequently left his studies at Brown University to pursue new opportunities in the field of artificial intelligence, particularly in developing 'physical AI'.

Google is implementing a ban on browser extensions that allow users to 'jailbreak' AI chatbots, which are designed to bypass the security measures of platforms like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Anthropic Claude, among other generative AI services.

Tyms AI has launched a human-first AI platform designed to enhance the operations of medium and enterprise businesses. This platform integrates AI software and intelligent agents to manage daily tasks in areas such as finance, sales, marketing, and customer service, allowing teams to concentrate on more strategic, judgment-driven work.