China aims to protect its interests and avoid setting a precedent of forced sales of valuable assets, including TikTok’s coveted algorithm. Despite TikTok’s efforts to assure its independence and address security concerns, skepticism persists among US lawmakers and organizations like the FBI.
TikTok has become a hub for spreading bizarre end-of-the-world conspiracy theories, from vampires and wendigos to killer asteroids, according to academics and media reports. These theories, often presented in videos with eerie music and AI-generated voices, are gaining millions of views on the platform. Despite efforts by TikTok to combat misinformation, such content continues to proliferate due to its entertainment value and financial incentives for creators.
Multiple West African countries experienced significant internet disruptions due to damage to submarine communications cables. Ivory Coast, Liberia, Benin, Ghana, and Burkina Faso were most affected, while Cameroon, Gabon, Namibia, and Niger reported lesser disruptions. Telecom operators like MTN Group and Vodacom worked to divert traffic and repair cables, but specifics on the damage were not provided. The incidents highlight the vulnerability of global internet connectivity reliant on undersea fiber optic cables.
The 3rd East African Community (EAC) Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Conference in Nairobi concluded with resolutions urging the establishment of a regional genetic store to preserve genetic materials. The conference highlighted the need to address misconceptions around GMOs and promote their adoption for food security. EAC Urged Establish Regional Store to Preserve Genetic […]
Airtel Africa has announced a strategic partnership with Cisco to offer cutting-edge Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) solutions, aiming to reshape how African organizations approach digital transformation. These NaaS solutions provide enhanced security, surveillance capabilities, reliable connectivity, and cloud-based services through a secure cloud infrastructure.
Microsoft has announced the discontinuation of official Android app support for Windows 11, including access to the Amazon Appstore through the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA).
The Digital Markets Act (DMA), effective from Thursday, marks a significant shift in competition law, targeting major internet players like Google, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta, and Microsoft.
Michael Miller, Executive Chairman of News Corp Australasia, has called on Australia to resist the actions of internet giants like Meta (formerly Facebook) after the company declared it would stop paying for news content.
Lawmakers have rejected a government bill aimed at dissolving the National Information Technology Authority Uganda and transferring its functions to the Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology, and National Guidance. Lawmakers have voted against a government Bill intended to dissolve the National Information Technology Authority Uganda and move its functions to the Ministry of Information, Communication, […]
On February 28, 2024, MTN Group and Huawei signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Joint Innovation Technology Lab aimed at enhancing collaboration in technical innovation.
