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Trump considers sanctions against China’s DeepSeek
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US moves to ban DeepSeek over national security concerns

The Donald Trump administration is considering banning the Chinese artificial intelligence chatbot DeepSeek from U.S. government devices due to national security concerns, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. Officials are concerned about how DeepSeek handles user data, which the company reportedly stores on servers in China. In addition to restricting the chatbot on government-issued […]

xAI fixes Grok 4 after AI bot posts antisemitic content
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X expands AI chatbot Grok, users to tag it in replies

X is broadening access to its AI-powered chatbot, Grok, enabling users to mention it in replies to ask questions and receive explanations about posts. The expansion, noted by multiple users, marks a step toward deeper AI integration within the Elon Musk-owned platform. Previously, Grok was accessible via a sidebar button and a dedicated option next […]

Microsoft brings OpenAI's free GPT-oss-20b model to Windows
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Microsoft develops AI models to reduce reliance on OpenAI

Microsoft is developing its own artificial intelligence reasoning models to compete with OpenAI and may offer them to developers, according to a report by The Information. The move signals Microsoft’s effort to diversify its AI strategy despite being a key investor in OpenAI. The Redmond-based tech giant has reportedly begun testing AI models from xAI, […]

Google tests AI-powered Gemini in Calendar app
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Google tests AI-powered Gemini in Calendar app

Google is introducing a new AI-powered feature in Google Calendar that allows users to manage their schedules more efficiently through conversational prompts. The Gemini side panel, currently in testing through Google Workspace Labs, enables users to check their calendar, create events, and find event details with ease. Accessible via the “Ask Gemini” icon in the […]

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Afreximbank forecasts Africa’s inflation will drop to 7.2% in 2025

Africa’s average inflation rate is projected to decline from 8.6% in 2024 to 7.2% in 2025, according to the February 2025 Afreximbank Research Monthly Developments in the African Macroeconomic Environment report. The report highlights the historical correlation between inflation and interest rates, particularly during periods of high inflation. The study indicates that as inflationary pressures […]

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NNPC seals 20-year gas supply deal with Ssonic

Nigerian National Petroleum Gas Marketing Ltd, a subsidiary of NNPC Ltd, has signed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement with Ssonic Petroleum Ltd to supply natural gas to its proposed LNG plant in the Lekki Free Trade Zone, Lagos State. According to a statement by the NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi O. Soneye, the […]

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Oil prices head for biggest weekly drop since October

Oil prices held steady on Friday but were set for their biggest weekly drop since October, as uncertainty over United States tariff policies raised concerns about demand growth, while major producers prepared to increase output. Brent futures edged up 13 cents (0.19%) to $69.59 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 8 cents […]

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Global coffee trade slows as soaring prices shake industry

Global coffee traders and roasters said they have drastically reduced their purchases as soaring prices strain the industry, while suppliers struggle to convince retailers to accept higher costs. At the United States National Coffee Association convention in Houston this week, attendees expressed shock over a 70% surge in Arabica coffee futures on the ICE exchange […]

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AfriGO, PalmPay partner to distribute 5m debit cards

AfriGO, Nigeria’s national domestic card scheme, has partnered with PalmPay to issue over 5 million payment cards nationwide. This initiative aims to enhance financial inclusion, empower underserved communities, and strengthen Nigeria’s digital payment ecosystem. “AfriGO and PalmPay have announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to redefine the payment landscape by issuing over 5 million […]

Trump signs executive order establishing US Bitcoin reserve
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Trump signs executive order establishing US Bitcoin reserve

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve, a move aimed at solidifying the federal government’s stake in digital assets. The order was signed a day before a high-profile White House meeting with cryptocurrency industry executives. The reserve will be initially funded using bitcoin obtained through criminal or civil […]

Reddit to transition from social platform to search engine
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Reddit unveils new tools to enhance user engagement, compliance

Reddit introduced a suite of new features on Thursday aimed at helping users adhere to community guidelines and gain better insights into content performance. The move is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to boost engagement on the platform. The announcement comes after a slowdown in Reddit’s quarterly user growth, which was impacted by a […]

ChatGPT offers developers direct code editing on macOS
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ChatGPT offers developers direct code editing on macOS

OpenAI has introduced a significant upgrade to its ChatGPT app for macOS, enabling direct code editing in supported developer tools such as Xcode, VS Code, and JetBrains. The latest update allows users to activate an “auto-apply” mode, permitting ChatGPT to make changes without requiring additional confirmation clicks. Subscribers to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team can […]