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In 2023, governments worldwide have taken steps to limit the impacts of harmful content and disinformation—effects that are often amplified by algorithms.

Elon Musk stated that the robotaxi's operating cost will eventually be just 20 cents per mile, with inductive charging that eliminates the need for plugs. #techgistafriq #elonmusk #robotaxi #technews

On Thursday, Microsoft announced a set of new healthcare data and artificial intelligence tools, including medical imaging models, a healthcare agent service, and an automated documentation solution for nurses.

The Remote Work Visitor Visa allows international remote workers to contribute to the South African economy by paying Value-Added Tax (VAT) on local purchases. #techgistafriq #technews

The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has announced that Ghana is ready to roll out its highly anticipated 5G service starting November 1, 2024.

More than a dozen states, along with the District of Columbia, have filed lawsuits against TikTok, a popular short-form video platform, accusing the app of causing harm to youth mental health.

The lawsuits also emphasize features that make children addicted to the platform, such as the ability to scroll endlessly through content, push notifications that come with built-in “buzzes” and face filters that create unattainable appearances for users.

Google Docs is stepping up its game with the introduction of tabs, a powerful feature designed to enhance the organization and accessibility of information in lengthy documents.

Google has officially unveiled an innovative feature that allows users to search the internet by filming a video.

Android and iPhone users globally will gain access to the feature from 1700 GMT by enabling "AI Overviews" in their Google app, but it will only support English at launch. #techgistafriq #technews

Currently, Starlink is available in 100 countries, covering all seven continents, including remote and underserved areas. #techgistafriq #technews #Starlink #SpaceX #GlobalConnectivity

In the past five years, October gains have ranged from 5.5% to 40%, even during bear markets. For more information, click link in bio

WhatsApp is set to roll out an exciting new feature that allows users to mention contacts in their status updates, making the messaging platform more akin to Instagram stories. For more information, click link in bio.

This flaw allows hackers to gain admin access without a password, posing serious risks like data theft and site manipulation. NITDA recommends updating the plugin to version 6.4.1 immediately and disabling debugging on live sites to enhance security.

A significant fire recently broke out at Tata Group's iPhone component plant in southern India, causing extensive damage. For more information, click link in bio

Running Google Ads is one of the most effective ways to connect with your ideal customers, drive traffic to your website, and grow your business.

The additional features are made possible because Meta AI is gaining multimodal capabilities, powered by its Llama 3.2 models. #techgistafriq #technews #multimodal #AIInsights #METAAI

The initiative plans to deploy 6,000 batteries and establish up to 100 swap stations across the country, enhancing reliable energy access and promoting clean energy use. #techgistafriq #technews #kofatechnologies

With the release of iOS 18, Apple has taken a significant step forward in enhancing user privacy by introducing a new feature that allows individuals to lock specific apps behind Face ID. For more information, link in bio.

Facebook’s parent company, Meta, is gearing up for its highly anticipated Connect conference at its California headquarters this Wednesday. For more information on this blog, link in bio