Artificial intelligence is no longer just making cybercrime more sophisticated in Africa. It is changing how cheaply and quickly criminals can operate. A new INTERPOL African Cyberthreat Assessment Report says AI is now linked to 55% of reported cybercrime across Africa, while reported financial losses reached about $484 million in 2025, up sharply from $192…
Meta has withdrawn from the RE100 global clean energy initiative, ending more than a decade of membership as the company ramps up its investment in natural gas-powered data centers to support the rapid growth of artificial intelligence. The move marks a significant shift in the tech giant’s energy strategy amid soaring demand for AI computing…
South Korean semiconductor giants Samsung Electronics and SK hynix have secured a combined $950 billion in long-term agreements to supply advanced artificial intelligence and memory chips to some of the biggest technology companies in the United States, marking one of the largest semiconductor partnerships ever announced. The agreements were unveiled during South Korean President Lee…
The United Kingdom has proposed a new overnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds as part of efforts to improve young people’s mental health, sleep quality and online safety. Under the proposal, social media apps would be set to block access between midnight and 6:00 a.m. by default, although teenagers would be able to…
MTN Nigeria has restored its XtraTime airtime and data lending service, bringing relief to millions of prepaid subscribers who rely on the platform for emergency airtime and data purchases. The service, which had been suspended since April 2026, is now available again to eligible customers, allowing them to borrow up to ₦1,295 by dialing *303#….
Governments in India and Australia have intensified regulatory pressure on social media platforms, unveiling tougher measures aimed at protecting children online and holding technology companies accountable for harmful content. In India, the government has issued a stern notice to Meta after reports that paid advertisements promoting or facilitating access to child sexual abuse material appeared…
