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UK regulator to probe TikTok on child safety measures
Britain's media regulator on Thursday launched a probe into TikTok to understand whether its UK unit failed or is failing to protect children from harmful content.
Virtual Security Africa expands CCTV surveillance at Mamprobi Hospital
Virtual Security Africa (VSA) has supported Mamprobi Hospital with an expanded Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance system to strengthen security and improve monitoring across the facility.
Ghana Code Club targets underserved communities with coding and AI training
The Ghana Code Club, an ICT-focused social enterprise, is set to partner with the Ghana Education Service to provide coding and artificial intelligence training to students, particularly those in underserved communities. As part of this effort, the club has launched an initiative called “Coding & AI Without Computers”,...
Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending soars
Meta will cut thousands of jobs next month as it spends more than ever on artificial intelligence (AI) projects. The company told employees in a memo on Thursday that it planned to cut 10% of its workforce – roughly 8,000 staff. It said it would also not fill thousands more open jobs it had been […]
Beyond the headlines: Why journalism’s future depends on trust, not technology
Political leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and journalists gather at the European Forum Alpbach 2026 under the theme: “How Europe Wins,” one question echoes throughout discussions on innovation, democracy, and artificial intelligence: how can societies harness technological progress while preserving p...
Spotify introduces physical book purchasing feature in US and UK through app expansion
Spotify has launched the ability for users in the United States and United Kingdom to purchase physical books directly through its app, marking a new expansion into the book retail space. The feature, which began rolling out this week, allows users to buy physical books linked to audiobook pages within the Spotify app....
US court allows lawsuit against Meta over alleged Instagram harm to children
Meta Platforms will face a lawsuit filed by Massachusetts authorities over claims that its Instagram platform was deliberately designed in ways that could harm young users. The decision by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court marks a significant legal development, as it is the first time a state’s highest court has...
Government considering mandatory photo ID checks for pornographic websites — Sam George
Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has disclosed that the government is preparing a policy proposal that would require users to verify their identity before accessing pornographic websites in Ghana. Speaking at the 4th African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family,...
Uber unveils sensor-equipped Hyundai Ioniq 5 fleet for autonomous driving data push
Uber has revealed a prototype fleet of sensor-equipped Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles designed to collect real-world driving data for its autonomous vehicle partners, including Waymo, Avride, and WeRide. The company said the modified electric vehicles are fitted with advanced sensor systems and will be deployed as part of it...
AI now detecting fraud patterns on Momo platforms – MobileMoney Fintech CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of MobileMoney Fintech Limited, Shaibu Haruna, says the company is stepping up the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to detect and prevent fraud on mobile money platforms, as digital financial transactions continue to grow across Ghana. He says the company is now relying more on advanced t...
iSmart secures top global payment certification, boosting trust in digital transactions
iSmart International Ghana Limited has attained PCI DSS Level 1 certification, the highest tier of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, in a move aimed at strengthening security and trust across the digital payments ecosystem.
The Draft NITA Bill should be shredded
One of Ghana’s veteran business journalists, now based in New York, reached out and asked if I have been following the NITA bill debate. Sadly, I hadn’t. Too much going on. He pressed, subtly but firmly, so I did. I appreciate the ambition of the current management at the Ministry. I am sure they want their names in ne...