Nigeria has taken confident actions to eliminate the digital gender divide.
According to the World Bank, the rise of digital entrepreneurship in Nigeria is leading to economic empowerment and decreasing poverty through increased access to the internet. In their January report, the Bank found that internet access contributed to a 7%…
The European Union has imposed a fine of almost $2 billion on Apple for infringing on competition in the music streaming industry.
London — The European Union has imposed their initial anti-competitive penalty on Apple, citing a violation of the bloc’s competition regulations. This results in a fine of almost $2 billion for the American technology company due to their biased treatment…
A Ukrainian content creator on YouTube discovers her AI replica promoting Russian products on the Chinese internet.
washington — In an effort to promote Chinese culture and patriotism, various Chinese social media sites showcased numerous AI-generated videos featuring non-Chinese women speaking in Mandarin. These videos gained popularity leading up to the Lunar New Year celebrations. The characters…
The FBI cautions that Artificial Intelligence can significantly impact election interference.
WASHINGTON — American security authorities are preparing for a barrage of rapid influence tactics, coming from various adversaries, with the goal of influencing the upcoming presidential election in the country. At a meeting on Thursday, FBI Director Christopher Wray warned…
The US spacecraft Odyssey, which landed sideways on the moon, is still operational after one week.
Odysseus, the initial American spacecraft to successfully land on the moon in 50 years, was “still in operation” on Thursday. However, it was approaching its shutdown phase as researchers kept a close eye on its last transmissions. The mission, which…
The United States is currently looking into potential security risks posed by internet-connected vehicles.
The US declared on Thursday that it will initiate an inquiry into potential security risks associated with connected vehicles that utilize technology from countries of concern, including China. President Joe Biden has announced that he is instructing the Commerce Department…
Biden Orders Measures to Safeguard American Data from Foreign Enemies
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden of the United States put his signature on an executive order aimed at safeguarding the personal information of Americans from foreign enemies. The directive aims to prohibit large-scale transfers of various types of data, including…
AI – Charting Rules of the Road
AI is present in various aspects of our online existence, yet its utilization is not regulated by many laws. In this installment of our online show about AI, journalist Tina Trinh explores the process of establishing guidelines for a constantly…
Advocates argue that Chinese users on restricted social media platforms require safeguards.
washington — Activists are pushing for global social media platforms to take stronger actions in stopping Chinese officials from accessing the personal data of their users. This demand follows the claims made by two influential figures on Chinese social media,…
-> According to the company, the Odysseus Moon Lander is expected to have a remaining battery life of 10 to 20 hours.
According to flight controllers who are still in contact with the robotic lander, the Odysseus spacecraft, the first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon since 1972, has an estimated battery life of 10 to 20 hours remaining. On Tuesday,…