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Morocco to build 500MW data centre with renewable energy
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Morocco to build 500MW data centre with renewable energy

Morocco has announced plans to build a 500-megawatt data centre powered entirely by renewable energy in Dakhla, a city in the disputed Western Sahara region, as part of a broader push to enhance data security and digital sovereignty. The initiative was revealed by Digital Transition and Administration Reform Minister Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni in an […]

SpaceX eyes $400bn valuation in new funding round
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SpaceX eyes $400bn valuation in new funding round

SpaceX is in talks to raise fresh capital through a new funding round that could lift its valuation to around $400 billion, according to a report by Bloomberg. The Elon Musk-led space company plans to raise the new funds by selling shares to existing investors and insiders. At the same time, SpaceX is reportedly preparing […]

Czech Republic bans DeepSeek over data security concerns
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Czech Republic bans DeepSeek over data security concerns

The Czech government has barred all public institutions from using products and services developed by Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek, citing data security risks tied to its operations in China. Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced the ban during a live press conference on Wednesday, saying the decision follows growing concerns across Europe about potential data […]

US senators demand Meta probe over chatbot child safety concerns
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Microsoft pushes AI gains amid ongoing job cuts

Microsoft Corp. is intensifying its push to showcase artificial intelligence as a key driver of internal transformation, even as it trims its global workforce. In a recent internal presentation, Chief Commercial Officer Judson Althoff said AI tools are delivering measurable productivity improvements across sales, customer service, and software engineering, according to a person familiar with […]

OpenAI employees consider selling $6bn stock
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OpenAI completes $6.5bn acquisition of Jony Ive’s hardware startup

OpenAI on Wednesday confirmed it has completed its nearly $6.5 billion acquisition of io, the hardware startup co-founded by former Apple design legend Jony Ive. In its statem, OpenAI referred to the company as “io Products Inc.” The original blog post revealing the deal has since been taken down from OpenAI’s website, following a trademark […]

Perplexity launches AI web browser ‘Comet’ to challenge Google
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Perplexity launches AI web browser ‘Comet’ to challenge Google

AI search startup Perplexity has launched its first web browser, Comet, as part of its broader mission to compete directly with Google Search. The browser, unveiled on Wednesday, is initially available to users on Perplexity’s $200-per-month Max plan and a limited group of invitees on a waitlist. Comet integrates Perplexity’s core AI-powered search engine as […]

X CEO Linda Yaccarino resigns after two years
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X CEO Linda Yaccarino resigns after two years

The Chief Executive Officer of X (formerly Twitter), Linda Yaccarino, has resigned from her role on Wednesday morning, nearly two years after taking the helm of Elon Musk’s embattled social media platform. “When @elonmusk and I first spoke of his vision for X, I knew it would be the opportunity of a lifetime,” Yaccarino wrote […]

X takes Grok offline after AI chatbot posts antisemitic content
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X takes Grok offline after AI chatbot posts antisemitic content

Elon Musk’s social media platform X has pulled its AI chatbot Grok offline after the automated account posted a series of antisemitic messages on Tuesday afternoon, reigniting concerns over the platform’s content moderation and AI governance. In a statement posted to X, Grok’s parent company, xAI, acknowledged the incident, saying: “Since being made aware of […]

FG to reveal outcome of Binance probe soon - NSA
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FG unveils strategic initiatives to boost cybersecurity infrastructure

The Federal Government has announced plans to strengthen Nigeria’s cybersecurity infrastructure in response to escalating digital threats, unveiling a set of strategic initiatives designed to enhance resilience across the nation’s digital landscape. National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, disclosed this at the inaugural National Cybersecurity Conference in Abuja. He noted that cybersecurity has become a […]

YouTube to tighten monetization rules to combat AI-generated content
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YouTube to tighten monetization rules to combat AI-generated content

YouTube is set to roll out new monetization rules aimed at curbing the spread of “inauthentic” and mass-produced content on its platform—much of it made easier by the rise of generative AI tools. The company will update its YouTube Partner Program policies on July 15, reinforcing what kinds of content are eligible for monetization. Although […]

Google brings Gemini AI to smartwatches, expands search features
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Google brings Gemini AI to smartwatches, expands search features

Google has officially begun rolling out its Gemini AI assistant to smartwatches running Wear OS 4 and above, the company announced on Wednesday. The update arrives nearly two months after Google first teased Gemini’s arrival on wearable devices in May. The rollout begins with devices from major brands including Pixel, Samsung, OPPO, OnePlus, and Xiaomi. […]

Temu deepens African footprint with local warehouse launch
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Temu deepens African footprint with local warehouse launch

Chinese e-commerce giant Temu has opened a local warehouse in South Africa, marking its most aggressive move yet in the country since entering the market in early 2024. The new facility promises faster shipping for customers, with some orders now eligible for next-day delivery and others arriving within two days. However, Temu has yet to […]