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US Billionaire Joe Lonsdale Backs Nigerian Drone Startup with $11.8m to Boost Africa’s Security

US technology billionaire and Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale has led an $11.8 million investment round in Terra Industries, a Nigerian drone manufacturing startup, highlighting growing global interest in Africa’s defence and security technology sector. The funding round, announced on January 12, 2026, was led by Lonsdale’s venture capital firm 8VC, with additional backing from several…

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UK Regulator Investigates X Over Grok AI Deepfake Abuse Concerns

The UK communications regulator Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X, amid concerns that its artificial intelligence tool, Grok, is being used to generate sexualised deepfake images. In a statement released on Monday, Ofcom said it had received “deeply concerning reports” that Grok was being used to create and…

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OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Health Feature in the U.S., Sparking Privacy Concerns

OpenAI has introduced a new feature in the United States called ChatGPT Health, allowing users to upload their medical records and app data to receive personalized health responses. But while the tech giant promises enhanced privacy and clear boundaries, digital rights advocates warn the move could open the door to serious privacy risks. The tool…

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Is AI Damaging Our Thinking Skills? New Studies Raise Alarms About Overreliance

As AI Becomes a Learning Tool, Experts Warn It May Also Be Rewiring How We Think With tools like ChatGPT and Gemini transforming how we learn, write, and work, a growing number of experts are sounding the alarm: Are these AI prompts quietly weakening our brains? Whether it’s generating essay ideas, summarizing dense material, or…

December 21, 20250Comments

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AI cybersecurity agent outperforms human hackers

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AI Agent Outperforms Human Hackers in Stanford Cybersecurity Test—for a Fraction of the Cost

A new study from Stanford University reveals that an AI agent named ARTEMIS successfully outperformed professional human hackers in a controlled cybersecurity test—at a dramatically lower cost. Over a 16-hour test run, ARTEMIS scanned Stanford’s public and private computer science networks, identifying vulnerabilities across nearly 8,000 connected devices, including servers, desktops, and smart systems. In…

December 16, 20250Comments

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Google Integrates NotebookLM Into Gemini, Ushering in a Smarter Productivity Experience

Google is quietly rolling out a major update that brings its AI-powered note-taking tool, NotebookLM, into the Gemini ecosystem. This integration could significantly change how users interact with both platforms, merging custom knowledge from notebooks with the expansive capabilities of Gemini's AI assistant. Originally, NotebookLM was a standalone tool focused on summarizing and extracting insights…

December 15, 20250Comments

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EU Fines Elon Musk’s X €120 Million for “Deceptive” Blue Tick Verification

Elon Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has been hit with a €120 million fine by the European Commission for what it calls “deceptive practices” related to the platform’s controversial blue tick verification scheme. The fine, announced on December 5, 2025, marks the first official enforcement action under the EU’s new Digital Services Act…

December 5, 20250Comments

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India Withdraws Mandatory Cyber App Rule After Backlash from Tech Industry

India Reverses Plan to Pre‑Install Government Cyber App on All Smartphones India’s government has scrapped a controversial order that would have forced smartphone manufacturers to pre‑install its state‑run cyber‑safety app on all new devices, following widespread backlash from privacy advocates, tech companies, and political opposition. What Was the Rule and Why It Sparked Outcry On…

December 4, 20250Comments

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Rwanda Moves to Eliminate Document Uploads on IremboGov to Simplify Access to Public Services

Rwanda Modernizes IremboGov: Towards Seamless, Paperless Public Services The Government of Rwanda is set to revolutionize how citizens access public services online by removing unnecessary document uploads from applications submitted via IremboGov, the country's national e-governance platform. The reform is part of Rwanda’s broader "Zero Trip, Zero Paper" digital transformation strategy, aimed at making public…

November 11, 20250Comments

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Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Deal Approved Despite Investor Backlash

Elon Musk has secured shareholder approval for a record-breaking $1 trillion pay package, tied to Tesla’s ambitious long-term growth targets, including breakthroughs in AI, robotics, and autonomous vehicles. At Tesla’s annual general meeting in Austin, Texas, 75% of shareholders voted in favor of the unprecedented stock-based compensation plan. Musk, already the world’s richest person, must…

November 7, 20250Comments

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