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Claude is the flagship artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic, a company founded in 2021 by former OpenAI executives Dario and Daniela Amodei.

Kenya Editors Guild Chief Executive Officer Rosalia Omungo said the training offered valuable insights into AI’s potential in African newsrooms.

Using the Russia-Ukraine conflict as an example, panellists showed how structured storytelling timelines, actors, data can “inoculate” audiences. Still, they noted, even the most accurate fact-checks rarely travel as fast or far as misinformation.

Findings show that universities are producing an average of only 1,500 cybersecurity graduates annually, far below the 45,000 positions available in the sector.

The new policy comes in response to a growing trend where malicious apps are disproportionately found outside the Play Store.

Whether you're looking for spoiler-free recaps of the latest show, trying to remember where you left off in a series, or need a quick weather update, Copilot is ready to help, all without interrupting your viewing.

If approved, the National Construction Authority (NCA), working with relevant government agencies, will identify zones within new developments where solar systems must be accommodated.

Key features of the platform include song and post performance analytics, detailed audience insights, step-by-step guides to TikTok tools and the new Pre-Release tool that allows fans to pre-save upcoming music.

The tool, which will be embedded on the side panel that houses the subscription, home, gaming and music menu, will now give viewers the option to “hype” videos from creators with fewer than 500,000 subscribers.

The launch was closely watched after three earlier missions ended in failure, including one in June when a rocket exploded on the pad.

The support comes under the Africa Broadband Mapping Systems project, which also includes extending the subsea blue cable from Djibouti to Tanzania, improving connectivity across the region.

Researchers from Australia, Canada, and India tested the system on cereal grains and nuts, two of the most widely consumed foods that are particularly prone to fungal contamination in humid conditions.

Dark data also accelerates e-waste from hardware replacement and depletes resources through manufacturing, such as using recycled raw materials and water-intensive cooling.

It is not only technology, though, that causes unemployment. A relatively unique feature of market economies is their ability to produce mass want, through unemployment or low wages, amid apparent plenty.

While Apple’s ecosystem has famously offered cross-device continuity for years, Microsoft is distinguishing itself by embracing Android, the world’s most used mobile operating system.

At the heart of the update is the Taste Match playlist, a smart, collaborative feature that blends the musical preferences of two or more users into a single, curated stream.

Dubbed the "Open with Vids" shortcut, this newly added button appears in the top right corner when previewing any compatible video file in Google Drive.

A reference to “AppleMesa,” Apple’s internal codename for Touch ID, was spotted in unreleased software build associated with the next-gen Apple Watch models.

Google confirmed that more Pixelsnap-compatible accessories, including car mounts, desk docks, and modular cases, are currently in development.

Early users report that voice messages are limited to 1 minute, and the prompt to leave a message appears after the call rings out.

And if prices rise further, expect a stronger shift toward pre-owned consoles and accessories, as gamers try to avoid retail premiums.

Copilot for Excel is now available to Microsoft 365 commercial subscribers with the Copilot add-on license. Microsoft plans to extend availability to education and government customers in the coming months.

The new feature, dubbed “Mix”, is a tool that brings seamless transitions, beat syncing, and manual mixing controls to a user's everyday playlists.

The rarity of terms like 'Africa' or 'African' in coverage shows a neglect of the continent’s specific needs and challenges, overlooking its growing AI ecosystem.

Now, Microsoft Gaming CFO Tim Stuart, during an interview with The Verge, has suggested that the company is looking at cheaper and more accessible ways to offer the service, even if it means including ads.

The feature, announced through a low-key update on Google’s Workspace blog, is already being hailed as one of the most user-focused AI enhancements to the platform in years.

The new feature is designed to simplify the logistics of gathering multiple people on a call, especially in large groups, community chats, friends in different time zones or work-related meetings.

The feature, currently available in English to users in various parts of the world and rolling out in Kenya soon, works on both desktop and mobile. It gives users more control over their digital news experience.

Once limited to simple timekeeping and alert notifications, smartwatches have evolved into versatile devices, offering health monitoring, productivity tools, and even customisable fashion statements, all from your wrist.

The report emphasises that while AI is driving innovation, growth, and social impact worldwide, Africa is uniquely positioned to unlock its transformative potential.

It also identified an in-between group aged 25–34, popularly known as Zillennials, as the most active Internet users, recording a usage rate of 59.3 per cent.

According to Ahmed, a professional photographer, your first camera is your training ground and that it’s not about having the most expensive setup, but about learning how to use what you have and knowing when to upgrade.

This will allow users to amplify posts from others without cluttering their main feed and gives followers a clearer view of original content versus reshared posts.

The smaller model, gpt-oss-20b, is compact enough to run directly on consumer-grade personal computers, while the larger gpt-oss-120b can operate on a single high-performance GPU.

This update comes as part of WhatsApp’s broader push, in partnership with Meta and OpenAI, to combat scam operations run by organised criminal networks, many based in Southeast Asia.

Over 43,000 accounts in Kenya were banned for engaging in activities that violated the platform’s rules, including impersonation, spreading harmful content or being operated by users under the age of 13.

The new feature, called Guest Chat, was discovered in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android (version 2.24.14.18), and it will reportedly allow WhatsApp users to start secure conversations with people who do not have a WhatsApp account, most likely via a secure chat link.

Kenya ranks among the countries with the highest reported screen time, with 20 per cent of respondents saying they spend between six and nine hours on social media each day.

The exposure stems from a misconfigured share feature in the ChatGPT app, which was introduced earlier this year by OpenAI.

Launched in 2020 and made free to access in April 2021, Dropbox Passwords was designed to help users store, sync, and auto-fill login information across devices.

Apple is now pivoting firmly toward the future, with CEO Tim Cook revealing bold plans to embed artificial intelligence at the core of nearly every product and service the company offers.

The AI uses behavioural signals, such as browsing habits and account activity, to estimate if a user is under 18.

YouTube had previously been exempted from the restriction, following a promise made in November last year by then-Communications Minister Michelle Rowland.

The feature will allow users to create full videos, including synchronized audio, from simple text prompts.

The smartwatch, originally codenamed “Milan”, has been in development for several years and is now set to make its debut during or around Meta’s annual Connect conference, scheduled for September 17 to 18.

Data by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) shows the spike contributed to a total of 8.6 billion cyberattacks recorded in the year to June 2025, more than double the 3.5 billion incidents logged during a similar period the previous year.

Sam Altman emphasised that while millions are turning to AI tools for guidance, emotional support, or even informal therapy, the chats are not private and can potentially be adduced as evidence in court.

The features position Chrome OS as a more seamless experience for users juggling multiple devices and seeking more refined customisation options.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman had said that the new model will be faster, smarter, and more intuitive than any existing model in the world.

In recent years, AI language technologies for public health have increased rapidly. This wave of technology development really took off as the COVID-19 pandemic renewed attention to public health.