E-commerce startup Sabi lays off 20% workforce
African B2B e-commerce startup Sabi has laid off approximately 20% of its workforce, around 50 employees as part of a major strategic…
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Pope Leo XIV warns of AI risks, urges human-centered approach
Pope Leo XIV issued a strong caution to global political leaders on Saturday, highlighting the growing influence of artificial intelligence and its…
Deezer to label AI-generated music in crackdown on streaming fraud
Music streaming platform Deezer has announced a new initiative to label albums that feature AI-generated tracks, as part of a broader strategy…
Anthropic warns of risk after AI models resort to blackmail
Artificial intelligence safety firm Anthropic has released new research showing that many leading AI models, including those from OpenAI, Google, Meta, and…
Startup Cluely raises $15m for interviews, exams AI tools expansion
Cluely, a startup that openly markets its AI-powered tools as a way to “cheat” during job interviews, exams, and sales calls, has…
Bluesky briefly suspends US VP JD Vance’s account
United States Vice President JD Vance faced a brief suspension on Bluesky shortly after joining the decentralized social network on Wednesday evening.…
Heineken exits facilities in Eastern Congo amid unrest
Heineken announced on Friday that it has lost control of its operations and withdrawn staff from its facilities in conflict-ridden parts of…
FG launches REV-OP to reform public financial management
The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced the Revenue Optimization and Assurance Project, a transformative initiative aimed at strengthening public financial management.…
Telegram founder to share wealth with his over 100 children
The billionaire founder of Telegram, Pavel Durov, has disclosed that he intends to distribute his entire fortune among more than 100 children…
Visa, partners Yellow Card to drive stablecoin payments across Africa
Visa has partnered with Yellow Card, a leading African crypto exchange, to bring stablecoin-based payments to more countries across the continent—signaling a…
Kenyan startup Chpter expands across Africa with Flutterwave deal
Kenyan startup Chpter, which enables businesses to sell via chat platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram, has announced a major expansion into 11…
Customers drag banks to CBN over excessive charges
The Bank Customers Association of Nigeria has lodged a formal petition with the Central Bank of Nigeria, protesting what it described as…