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Can Africa’s first content moderators union change Big Tech?
Moderators are the safety net of the internet, but workers in Africa say their own safety isn’t being protected.
Published On 22 May 2023
EU backs Microsoft buying Call of Duty maker Activision
The US software giant still faces a battle to clinch its $69bn deal as Britain has blocked it and the US seeks to block.
Published On 15 May 2023
US appeals court orders Musk to abide by SEC settlement on tweets
That settlement requires Musk to obtain prior approval from a Tesla lawyer for some of his tweets.
Published On 15 May 2023
Elon Musk reveals who is Twitter’s new CEO
Musk has hired former NBCUniversal advertising chief Linda Yaccarino, who modernised the ad business at the media firm.
Published On 12 May 2023

Firms and gig workers see losses piling up amid internet shutdowns in big cities.

No sign of restrictions being lifted despite information blackout and losses suffered by daily-wage earners, businesses.

The Glory, Alchemy of Souls, Single’s Inferno and other shows to watch, as Netflix plans to drop $2.5bn on K-content.

Revenues rose as digital advertisers returned to familiar platforms like Facebook and Instagram in an uncertain economy.

Bing, a minor player, has risen to prominence with AI tech behind ChatGPT, posing a real challenge to Google.

In interview with BBC, Musk discussed his ownership of Twitter, including layoffs, misinformation and his work style.

Alibaba’s ChatGPT rival will be integrated into the company’s apps; Beijing says all new tech must adhere to new rules.

A Twitter-like app would allow Meta to take advantage of the current chaos at the Elon Musk-led company.

US tech firms are assessing if they need to halt sales to Inspur’s subsidiaries as the parent is on an export curb list.

Apart from praising Trump, the bots are attacking Haley and DeSantis, both potential challengers in the 2024 election.

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