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AI & Big DataJuly 25, 2026

Can Artificial Intelligence indeed replace critical thinking?

Artificial intelligence may be advancing at a breathtaking pace, but one truth remains immovable and non‑negotiable: it cannot replace critical thinking,” argues Professor Ojo Ademola.

Ojo Ademola

Ojo Ademola

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Can Artificial Intelligence indeed replace critical thinking?

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Can Artificial Intelligence help deliver justice to ordinary Nigerians?
AI & Big DataJul 15, 2026

Can AI help deliver justice to ordinary Nigerians?

Can artificial intelligence help solve Nigeria’s justice crisis? Prof. Ademola Emmanuel makes the case for AI-powered courts that speed up legal research, reduce case backlogs and deliver fairer outcomes without replacing judges.

Ojo AdemolaOjo Ademola4 min
Why Nigerian media wants Tinubu to investigate Google, Meta, X over AI, news content
AI & Big DataJul 6, 2026

Why Nigerian media wants Tinubu to investigate Google, Meta, X over AI, news content

As readers increasingly get answers from chatbots instead of news websites, Nigerian publishers are asking a difficult question: Should technology companies be allowed to build billion-dollar AI products using journalism they don’t pay for?

Chinaturum IheomaChinaturum Iheoma5 min
Why Africa must not surrender critical thinking to AI
AI & Big DataMay 22, 2026

Why Africa must not surrender critical thinking to AI

In this opinion piece, Prof. Ojo Ademola, Africa’s first Professor of Cybersecurity and Information Technology Management, examines the implications of Google’s transition toward AI-driven search and why Africa must protect critical thinking and digital sovereignty.

Ojo AdemolaOjo Ademola2 min
ChatGPT surpasses 1 billion monthly users, becoming fastest app to reach milestone
Cybersecurity & IdentityApr 30, 2026

OpenAI now lets users secure ChatGPT with hardware keys. Here’s how it works

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has introduced a new ‘Advanced Account Security’ feature aimed at users who face a higher risk of digital attacks, including journalists, elected officials, political dissidents, researchers, and other security-conscious individuals. Announced on April 30, the new feature allows users to secure their ChatGPT accounts using passkeys and physical hardware security […]

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