Nearly 300 school children abducted from their school in Kaduna state, Nigeria, have been released after more than two weeks in captivity, according to Governor Uba Sani. The children were kidnapped on March 7 from a school in the remote Kuriga town. The Governor expressed gratitude to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for ensuring the safe release of the abducted students.
Abductions of students have become common, particularly in the northwestern and central regions of Nigeria, where armed groups often target villagers and travelers for ransom.
In other news, the UN General Assembly unanimously adopted the first global AI-related resolution focused on promoting and safeguarding human rights in the digital technology context. The resolution, proposed by the US and co-sponsored by over 120 countries, aims to establish the principles of developing and using safe, secure, and trustworthy AI systems.
Meanwhile, the Spanish National Court has ruled to suspend the use of the Telegram messaging application due to allegations of unauthorized use of copyrighted visual and audio content. The decision followed complaints from television companies regarding copyright violations.
The court instructed phone operators in Spain to suspend the use of Telegram promptly. This move reflects the ongoing challenges surrounding copyright issues in the digital era.
