Share This panel discussion will examine how digital infrastructure, AI, data, and frontier technologies can reshape Africa’s economic trajectory. It explores opportunities to position Gauteng as a leading digital hub, strengthen innovation ecosystems, and attract investment in next-generation industries that drive productivity, competitiveness, and inclusive growth. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:13:58 GMT Choose CNBC Africa…
A screenshot from X (formerly Twitter) showing some X users using the AI chatbot Grok to sexualize women. By Victory Brown This post is part of Global Voices’ April 2026 Spotlight series, “Human perspectives on AI.” This series will offer insight into how AI is being used in global majority countries, how its use and…
Update (8:45 AM PT): Spotify has now officially begun rolling out the feature globally, confirming that you can disable all video content across music and podcasts. The new controls are being added to settings across mobile, desktop, web, and TV. The company will also allow Premium and Basic users across Individual, Duo, Family, and Student…
The government’s initiative to restrict under-15 access to social media opens a broader political and social debate, extending into gaming and online gambling, and reshaping the future of digital regulation. The public debate over restricting access for children under 15 to social media is increasingly taking on the characteristics of a broader political strategy, with…
Photo by RDNE Stock project: Digital entertainment in North America has changed rapidly over the past few years. People are no longer limited to watching television or playing a single game on a console. Entertainment now moves fluidly between streaming platforms, social media feeds, mobile games, and interactive online experiences. Smartphones have turned spare moments…
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has given social media companies until January 1, 2027 to enforce mandatory age verification or face legal consequences, as Greece moves to ban platform access for children under 15 and signals further regulation of video games and online gambling. Speaking to parenting portal infokids.gr, Mr. Mitsotakis said legislation will require tech platforms…
1. Which sectors are leading in technology adoption in India? Sectors such as BFSI, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and telecom are leading technology adoption. These industries use AI, data analytics, and cloud systems to improve operations and customer experience. 2. How is AI transforming industries in India? AI helps businesses automate repetitive tasks, improve analytics, and…
In testimony before the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Cybersecurity in late March, Pentagon Chief Information Officer and Wash100 Award winner Kirsten Davies outlined a strategy focused on breaking down legacy system silos, standardizing data architectures and accelerating the delivery of real-time analytics to warfighters at the tactical edge. Davies emphasized that the department’s modernization push is…
Company Logo Growing digital adoption, modular SaaS tools, and analytics convergence drive opportunities in agriculture, emphasizing interoperability, operational resilience, and scalable solutions regionally. Agriculture SaaS Market Agriculture SaaS Market · GlobeNewswire Inc. Dublin, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Agriculture SaaS Market – Global Forecast 2026-2032” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The…
Telecom companies in Nigeria are facing a serious problem as theft of their equipment continues to increase. New data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) shows that 656 key power assets were stolen from telecom sites in 2025. This includes 152 generators and 504 batteries, a situation that is affecting network quality and causing service…
