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How AI is Revolutionising the Legal Sector in Africa

Africa's legal industry has long struggled with inefficiencies, limited access to justice, and high barriers to entry for legal services. A 2022 report by The Lawyers Hub highlighted that the adoption of legal technology in Africa is still in its early stages, with many countries grappling with outdated systems and a lack of digital infrastructure.…

ByrwandatechnewsOctober 8, 20240Comments

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Meta Ordered to Limit Data Use for Personalised Ads by EU Court

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been ordered by the European Union's highest court to reduce the amount of personal data it uses for personalised advertising. This comes as a landmark ruling from the Court of Justice for the European Union (CJEU), in favour of privacy advocate Max Schrems, following complaints over Meta's misuse…

ByrwandatechnewsOctober 5, 20240Comments

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Google Launches AI-Powered Video Search for a Smarter Web Experience

In an exciting leap forward for digital search, Google has just launched an innovative feature that lets users search the web by simply recording a video. This latest feature, available for Android and iPhone users globally, allows you to point your camera at an object, ask a question about it, and instantly receive search results…

ByrwandatechnewsOctober 4, 20240Comments

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Ghanaian President and AfCFTA Secretary Drive Digital Innovation at Africa Soft Power Symposium

This week, global policymakers, industry leaders, and experts gathered in New York City during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to discuss critical topics shaping Africa's digital future. A prominent event was the Forward Africa Leaders Symposium, organized by Africa Soft Power (ASP) in collaboration with Convene Africa. The event focused on the critical role…

ByrwandatechnewsOctober 3, 20240Comments

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Nigeria leads Africa’s FinTech revolution

Ambassador Fashina Olaoluwa, representing Nigeria at the Best Diplomatic Conference in the United Kingdom (UK), highlighted Nigeria's status as Africa's leading financial technology (FinTech) hub. In his address, he emphasized how Nigeria has been a key player in fostering a fair, inclusive technological ecosystem and closing the digital divide across the continent. Nigeria's Commitment to…

ByrwandatechnewsOctober 2, 20240Comments

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Samsung Fortnite downloads complaint

Epic Games has accused Samsung of making it overly complicated for users to download its popular video game, Fortnite, on specific Samsung mobile devices. In a legal complaint Epic Games plans to file, the company alleges that users must go through as many as "21 steps" to download and play Fortnite on new Samsung products.…

ByrwandatechnewsSeptember 30, 20240Comments

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Meta Fined €91m for GDPR Breaches on Password Storage by Irish DPC

Facebook's parent company, Meta, has been fined €91m (£75m) by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) for violating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding the storage of user passwords. The investigation, initiated in April 2019, was a result of Meta's admission to the DPC that it had stored certain social media users' passwords in…

ByrwandatechnewsSeptember 29, 20240Comments

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Microsoft Adjusts AI Tool Recall for Enhanced Privacy After User Concerns

After facing criticism over privacy concerns, Microsoft has made significant changes to a new AI-powered tool. Initially set to launch with regular activity screenshots, experts labelled the tool a potential "privacy nightmare" when it was first unveiled in May 2024. Following the backlash, the tech giant postponed its release and plans to relaunch it in…

ByrwandatechnewsSeptember 28, 20240Comments

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