EU Targets Meta’s ‘Gatekeeping’ of AI Services on WhatsApp
The European Commission issues a statement of objections against Meta Platforms for allegedly blocking rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp Business API.
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OpenAI Launches GPT-5.3-Codex: High-Speed Agentic AI with Full Computer Use
OpenAI releases GPT-5.3-Codex, an agentic AI model with 25% faster speeds, full computer use capabilities, and a high cybersecurity classification.
Amazon and Prosus Sign Three-Year Cloud Deal to Scale Global AI Operations
Amazon and Prosus sign a three-year AWS partnership to scale AI operations and achieve double-digit cost savings across global e-commerce portfolios.
xneelo Breaks Ground on Second Samrand Data Centre to Meet Growing Demand
South African web hosting provider xneelo has officially commenced construction on its second data centre in Samrand, Gauteng. The new facility is designed to provide…
Shadow AI and the Rise of the ‘Invisible’ Enterprise Attack Surface
Shadow AI is expanding the enterprise attack surface. Learn why unmanaged AI prompts and business-user automations are the top cyber risks of 2026.
Starlink Updates Privacy Policy to Train AI Models on User Data
Starlink updates its privacy policy to allow user data for AI training. Learn about the SpaceX-xAI merger and how to opt out of data sharing
Apple Limits Precise Location Data Collection by Cellular Networks in New Update
Apple introduces a hardware-level privacy feature in iOS 26.3 to restrict cellular carriers from collecting precise user location data via proprietary…
OpenAI Nears $830 Billion Valuation as Big Tech Giants Commit $60 Billion
OpenAI is in talks with Nvidia, Microsoft, and Amazon for a $60 billion investment. Learn about the $830 billion valuation and global AI infrastructur…
Google Integrates Gemini 3 to Power Conversational Search
Google has officially deployed its Gemini 3 AI model as the global default for Search AI Overviews, marking a fundamental shift toward a conversational search…
Meta to Test Premium Subscription Features on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp
Meta is planning to test premium subscription features on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, targeting creators and businesses with paid tools.
The Inference Era: Microsoft’s Maia 200 Escalates the Silicon Arms Race
Microsoft has entered the next phase of the AI hardware war with the launch of Maia 200, a custom-designed silicon chip built specifically to reduce…
Meta Blocks Teen Access to AI Characters Ahead of U.S. Child Safety Trial
Meta is blocking teen access to AI characters worldwide as it faces a U.S. child safety trial and mounting regulatory pressure.
TikTok Reaches Deal on New U.S. Joint Venture to Avoid American Ban
TikTok has finalised a U.S. joint venture that cuts Chinese ownership below 20%, protecting access for 170 million American users.
Africa Becomes Testbed for New Gates–OpenAI AI Healthcare Initiative
Gates Foundation and OpenAI launch an AI healthcare programme in Africa, prompting scrutiny around oversight, ethics, and deployment in fragile health…
OpenAI to Begin Testing Targeted Ads Inside ChatGPT
OpenAI will begin testing targeted ads in ChatGPT for Free and Go users, outlining strict privacy controls and ad-free paid tiers.
South Africa’s Developer Shortage Threatens Its Digital Economy
A shortage of software developers is placing pressure on South Africa’s digital economy, with skills gaps affecting growth and innovation.
South Africa’s Starlink Dilemma: Expanding Internet Access or Enforcing Local Rules?
Starlink remains unlicensed in South Africa after declining to comply with local telecom licensing and ownership rules, as regulators enforce national…