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As AI reshapes the world, Ghana’s language scholars ask: who will preserve the stories machines cannot tell?
As artificial intelligence transforms how people learn, work and communicate, language experts in Ghana are warning that technology alone cannot safeguard the country’s cultural identity. That question was at the centre of this year’s AfroCuration gathering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNU...
Anthropic says Claude AI hacked three firms during cyber tests
US technology firm Anthropic says its artificial intelligence (AI) models hacked into the systems of three other firms during a cybersecurity test due to an error that gave them access to the internet.
DTI calls on youth to embrace AI and future-ready skills at Jobs & Opportunities Fair
According to Ms. Swaniker, the Fair serves as a platform to connect young people with employment, entrepreneurship and career opportunities through stronger collaboration between educators, employers and innovators.
TikTok US chief security officer to testify before US House on September 15
The chief security officer for TikTok U.S. will testify before a U.S. House committee on September 15, a congressional aide said on Tuesday, allowing lawmakers to ask about Chinese involvement in the short-video app.
US judge won’t block Meta from laying off workers who filed AI discrimination lawsuit
A U.S. judge on Friday rejected a bid by 26 employees of Meta Platforms to block the tech giant from laying them off while they pursue claims that they were targeted for job cuts by the company's AI-powered tools because they have disabilities or took medical leave.
Your WhatsApp username is up for grabs – Reserve yours now before someone else takes it
WhatsApp has announced a privacy update that will allow users to connect with others without sharing their phone numbers, as the messaging platform introduces usernames for the first time. Starting this week, users can reserve a username to use later this year when the feature officially launches. The move is designed...
KNUST-German Partnership advances innovative solutions to textile and plastic waste
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in partnership with the Technical University of Braunschweig (TUB), Germany, has intensified efforts to tackle Ghana’s growing waste management challenges through innovative textile and plastic recycling solutions. At the German African Innovation Incentiv...
KNUST Mineral Waste Valorization Conference explores ways to recycle mining waste and protect environment
Researchers, engineers and policymakers have called for innovative approaches to transform mining waste into valuable resources, warning that the growing volumes of mine tailings and wastewater generated by mining activities could become a major environmental challenge if left unmanaged. The call was made at the 2026 M...
AI now detecting fraud patterns on mobile money 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.
Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats
Dennie Smith was standing in a recreated WW1 trench when she had a revelation. The self-confessed military history geek was on a trip with fellow enthusiasts and realised a big flaw in online dating apps. They didn’t cater for the people peering over the rim of the trench with her. “A lot of dating sites are just about...
South Korea unveils $880bn chip and AI investment plan
South Korea has unveiled plans for at least $880bn (£666bn) in investment to expand the country's chip manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in the coming years.
Digital colonisation: ‘Stealing of African data must stop’ – Sam George warns tech companies
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has sent a strong warning to global technology giants over the systematic exploitation of African digital resources, describing the phenomenon as a dangerous wave of "new colonisation" sweeping across the continent.