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Microsoft’s $23 billion AI investment focuses heavily on India, with CEO Satya Nadella announcing a $17.5 billion plan to expand cloud and data-centre capacity and boost AI skills, marking the company’s largest commitment in Asia.

Microsoft launches $23bn investment in AI, targets India market

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Microsoft has announced a new $23 billion plan to expand its artificial intelligence infrastructure worldwide, with most of the funding directed to India as the company strengthens its presence in the fast-growing digital market. Chief Executive Satya Nadella said the company will invest $17.5 billion in India from 2026, calling it Microsoft’s largest commitment in […]

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Authorities raid X offices in cybercrime investigation as French prosecutors target Elon Musk and his AI chatbot Grok over sexualized deepfakes and data misuse. Musk and former CEO Yaccarino are summoned for questioning in April.

Elon Musk calls for EU abolition after X fined $140m

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Tech billionaire Elon Musk called for the European Union (EU) to be abolished on Saturday, a day after the bloc fined his social media platform, X, $140 million. Responding to a post by Hungary’s Prime Minister on alleged EU corruption, Musk wrote on X, “The EU should be abolished, and sovereignty returned to individual countries,

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EU fines X $140m for deceptive blue tick, ad transparency

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The European Union has fined Elon Musk’s social media platform X $140 million over its paid blue verification ticks and opaque advertising practices. The Commission said X “deceives users” by failing to properly verify account identities. “This deception exposes users to scams, including impersonation frauds, as well as other forms of manipulation by malicious actors,”

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Meta blocks Facebook, Instagram, and Threads accounts for users under 16 as Australia’s new social media law takes effect, with platforms freezing profiles and parents welcoming the move to protect children online.

Australia social media ban: Meta blocks Facebook, Instagram for under-16s

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Meta has begun blocking Facebook, Instagram, and Threads accounts for users under 16 in response to Australia’s new social media law, ahead of the December 10 deadline. Hundreds of thousands of profiles are being removed or frozen as platforms comply with the landmark legislation. eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant defended the action, saying, “We’ve reached

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WhatsApp updates group chats with member tags, text stickers, and event reminders to make conversations more expressive, organised, and easier to plan.

EU launches probe into Meta’s use of AI in WhatsApp

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The European Commission has opened an antitrust investigation into Meta Platforms over its deployment of AI features in WhatsApp, signaling increased scrutiny of the tech giant’s use of generative artificial intelligence. The inquiry centers on “Meta’s new policy regarding AI providers’ access to WhatsApp,” following the launch of Meta AI, a chatbot and virtual assistant,

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AI could increase inequality between rich and poor countries — UN

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Artificial intelligence could widen the gap between wealthy and developing nations, the United Nations has warned. The UN Development Programme’s Asia and Pacific bureau released a report on Tuesday titled “The Next Great Divergence”, calling for urgent, coordinated policies to manage AI’s impact. “We think that AI is heralding a new era of rising inequality

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Samsung launches multi-folding phone Galaxy Z TriFold, featuring a 10-inch display, triple-app mode, and fast charging, as the company strengthens its lead in the foldable smartphone market.

Samsung launches first multi-folding phone, tightens grip on competitors

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Samsung Electronics has launched its first multi-folding smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, aiming to stay ahead in the growing foldable phone market. The device folds in two places and is designed to show off Samsung’s latest technology. The Galaxy Z TriFold will go on sale in South Korea on December 12. It will later be

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WhatsApp updates group chats with member tags, text stickers, and event reminders to make conversations more expressive, organised, and easier to plan.

Russia threatens complete ban on WhatsApp

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Russia’s communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, has warned it may fully block WhatsApp if the messaging app does not comply with Russian laws, according to news agencies. The threat comes amid ongoing tensions between Moscow and foreign-owned messaging platforms. In August, Russia restricted some WhatsApp and Telegram calls, accusing companies like Meta of refusing to share information

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Crypto fraud: EFCC launches advanced blockchain tracking technology

Crypto fraud: EFCC launches advanced blockchain tracking technology

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified its nationwide crackdown on cryptocurrency-related fraud with the deployment of advanced blockchain tracking technology. This was disclosed by the Head of Advance Fee Fraud, Coker Oyegunle, during a capacity-building workshop for journalists and civil society organisations in Port Harcourt on Thursday. According to him, the commission

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