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A lot of content on LinkedIn might seem like AI slop, and now, you’ll be able to report those posts. As part of a series of updates to reduce the volume of AI slop on the platform, LinkedIn is introducing an actual button that lets you flag a post as something that “Seems like AI slop.”The new feature is part of a broader push to reduce the volume of apparent AI slop on the platform. AI detector Pangram recently found that 41 percent of longform LinkedIn posts were flagged as being completely generated by AI, as reported by 404Media.“AI slop…

Demand for tokenized gold has surged this year as physical bullion climbed to record highs, but very little of the asset is being put to work in decentralized finance, highlighting a major adoption gap, according to a new report by RedStone.Tokenized gold spot trading volume reached $90.7 billion in the first quarter as gold futures rallied above $5,600 per troy ounce. Yet only about $63 million worth of Tether Gold (XAUT) and PAX Gold (PAXG) is currently being used as collateral on Aave v3 and Morpho, RedStone said. That’s just 1.5% of the tokens’ combined $4.2 billion market capitalization.Despite the…

James Jordan revealed whether he will be reprising his role as Dale on Landman after the show recently suffered some surprise losses. “No, I would not be concerned [about my future on the show],” Jordan, 47, exclusively told Us at the red carpet premiere for Lioness, another of Taylor Sheridan‘s hit Paramount+ series, on Wednesday, July 29, in New York City. “I don’t know everything, but I would not be concerned.” Jordan teased how thrilled the cast was to start working on season 3 soon, adding, “Everybody’s very excited to get back to work. It’s going to be a great…

The Enugu State Government on Thursday inaugurated a three-man advisory panel of inquiry to investigate the crisis rocking Obeagu Ugwuaji Autonomous Community in Enugu South Council Area of the state. The panel is chaired by Venatus Odo, the immediate past chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Enugu Branch, while Helen Onyia, is secretary, and Christian Obeagu, a professor, as a member. The state government on Tuesday suspended the traditional ruler of the community, Christopher Nyia, over his alleged involvement in the lingering crisis. Inaugurating the panel at the Ministry of Chieftaincy Affairs in Enugu, the Commissioner for Chieftaincy Affairs, Charles…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned that Nigeria’s emerging state electricity markets could struggle to attract investment if states adopt different regulatory frameworks, stressing the need for stronger cooperation among electricity regulators to protect consumers and provide certainty for investors. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, Tunji Bello, gave the warning on Thursday at a stakeholders’ engagement on consumer protection and regulatory cooperation in Nigeria’s electricity sector in Abuja. The meeting brought together officials of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) and several state…

Glory be to Almighty Allah (SWT) that the situation ended well. If the lady who delivered the baby and wrote her exams at the same time gets to read this, I say congratulations! If any of the dramatis personae in this incident get to read this article, they should feel free to contact me. Once again, Glory be to Almighty Allah (SWT). That actually is the phrase that this 60th birthday anniversary of mine deserves. It is always my tradition to share certain past stories in my life during landmark birthdays. The stories come from my stocktaking on my experiences…

The federal government has unveiled plans to build Nigeria’s digital health ecosystem on the principles of security, interoperability and data sovereignty, describing the move as critical to integrating artificial intelligence (AI), big data and other digital technologies into healthcare delivery. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, disclosed this on Tuesday at the Insights Learning Forum (ILF) 2026, eHealth Africa’s flagship digital health conference held in Abuja. Mr Pate was represented by the pioneer National Coordinator of the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office (NHTDAO), Obi Adigwe. He stated that although digital health interventions are already…

The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) has opened submissions for Nigeria’s entry in the International Feature Film (IFF) category of the 99th Academy Awards, marking the country’s return to the Oscars selection process after it failed to submit a film for the previous edition. Submissions will run from 1 August to 31 August 2026 through the committee’s official portal, with the selected film representing Nigeria at the 99th Academy Awards scheduled for 14 March 2027 in Los Angeles. Last year, Nigeria did not submit a film for the 98th Academy Awards after the NOSC’s review committee concluded that none of…

Nigeria’s Goodness Nwachukwu has attributed her Commonwealth Games gold medal and world-record performance to improved preparation and support for Team Nigeria ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Games. Fresh from retaining her Commonwealth title in the women’s F42-44/61-64 discus event, Nwachukwu praised the efforts of the National Sports Commission (NSC), coaches and support staff, saying the environment created before and during the Games gave athletes the confidence to perform at their best. “The preparation for this Commonwealth was so amazing,” Nwachukwu told PREMIUM TIMES after her victory. “I want to say thank you. They motivated us and kept our morale very…

The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate for Nasarawa State in the 2027 elections, Senator Ahmed Wadada, on Thursday outlined what he called his five-point development agenda, HEART. This was as he declared that Nigeria’s key macroeconomic indicators had improved significantly since May 2023. Wadada addressed journalists after visiting President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. On the national economy, he said, “If the truth should and must be said, let us look at all the indicators. All the indicators that show economic growth and development of a system are all looking very glaringly promising and brighter than…