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Musk's DOGE team allegedly spying on US govt workers
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Musk’s DOGE team allegedly spying on US govt workers

Officials within the Trump administration have reportedly informed federal employees that Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is using artificial intelligence to monitor internal communications for signs of hostility toward President Donald Trump and his policies. Although the inner workings of DOGE remain secretive, Reuters claims the program represents an unprecedented use of AI to […]

Apple to launch iPhone 18 launch in two phases 2026
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Apple eyes India for iPhone imports to dodge China tariffs

Apple is considering increasing its imports of iPhones from India as a way to avoid steep new U.S. tariffs on Chinese-made goods, The Wall Street Journal* reported. The move comes after President Donald Trump announced a 54% tariff on products imported from China last week—part of an aggressive trade stance aimed at reducing reliance on […]

Snapchat introduces AI-powered video lenses
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Snapchat launches AI-sponsored lenses for immersive experience

Snapchat is rolling out a new advertising format called Sponsored AI Lenses, allowing brands to engage users through immersive, AI-generated experiences. The feature builds on Snapchat’s existing sponsored lens offerings but introduces proprietary generative AI technology to personalize user interactions like never before. With these AI-powered lenses, users can take selfies that transform them into […]

US DOJ urges Google to sell ad tools over antitrust concerns
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Google paying AI staff to sit out for a year – Report

Google is reportedly paying some AI researchers to take extended time off rather than risk them joining rival firms in an unusual move highlighting the fierce battle for top artificial intelligence talent. According to a report by Business Insider, Google’s AI subsidiary DeepMind is enforcing strict noncompete agreements in the U.K. that prevent certain staff […]

Business

Air Algeria picks SAHCO as official ground service partner

Skyway Aviation Handling Company has secured the contract to provide ground handling services for Air Algeria, marking a new milestone in their operations on the Nigerian route. This was disclosed by the company’s Head of Corporate Communications, Adetola Uansohia, in a statement released on Monday. It was earlier reported that Air Algeria’s made its inaugural […]

Meta unveils John Cena, Kristen Bell, others as new AI voice clones
Tech

Meta brings teen accounts to Facebook, Messenger

Meta is extending its teen safety features to Facebook and Messenger, applying what it calls an “age-appropriate experience” for users under 18. Under these changes, younger teens will be placed in more restricted settings by default. Parental approval will now be required for activities like live streaming or disabling image protections in messages, which are […]

Microsoft fires two employees over protests at anniversary event
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Microsoft fires two employees over protests at anniversary event

Microsoft has reportedly terminated two software engineers who disrupted its high-profile Copilot and 50th anniversary event last week to protest the company’s alleged ties to the Israeli military. The employees — Ibtihal Aboussad and Vaniya Agrawal — were dismissed on Monday following separate interruptions during the event, CNBC reported. Aboussad interrupted Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa […]

Agribusiness

35,000 risk job loss in S’Africa over US citrus tariffs

The 31% tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on South African citrus imports could have significant negative effects on the country’s citrus farms and employment. The tariff increase, part of a broader 10% baseline duty on all imports, could potentially threaten up to 35,000 jobs in the South African citrus industry, according to the farmers’ […]

Banking

Afreximbank allocates $3b to boost Africa’s refining capacity

Afreximbank has committed $3 billion to finance the purchase of refined products within Africa as part of efforts to increase the continent’s refining capacity. Africa currently exports around 80% of its crude oil and 45% of its natural gas, making it heavily reliant on imported refined products, according to the bank. Sub-Saharan Africa’s energy landscape […]

Amazon to acquire Indian streaming service MX Player
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Amazon upgrades Nova Reel AI to generate longer, multi-shot videos

Amazon has rolled out a major upgrade to its generative video model, Nova Reel, expanding its capabilities to produce videos up to two minutes in length and offering users greater creative control. Launched in December 2024, Nova Reel marked Amazon’s entry into the competitive generative video space, joining offerings from OpenAI, Google, and others. The […]

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