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NCC gives new directive to MTN, Airtel, others as millions of lines risk being barred again
The National Identity Number and Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card laws were updated and published by the NCC, which oversees the telecom industry, yesterday.
China's growing 'robotaxi' fleet sparks concern, wonder on streets
Turning heads as they cruise past office buildings and malls, driverless taxis are slowly spreading through Chinese cities, prompting both wariness and wonder. More and more Chinese cities are rolling out policies to promote self-driving services though, part of a national push for tech supremacy.
Kim Dotcom vows to fight order for US extradition
New Zealand-based tech entrepreneur Kim Dotcom lashed out at the US government Friday, as his decade-long effort to avoid extradition on fraud and money laundering charges appeared to have failed. He faces charges including fraud, money laundering and racketeering, punishable with up to 20 years in jail.
US lawmakers press Meta over illicit drug ads
Members of Congress on Thursday called on Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg to give them details regarding ads for opiods and other illicit drugs on the tech titan's platform. The letter from Congress members to Zuckerberg asked for answers from Zuckerberg by Sept. 6.
Meta fends off AI-aided deception as US election nears
Russia is putting generative artificial intelligence to work in online deception campaigns, but its efforts have been unsuccessful, according to a Meta security report released Thursday. As the US election approaches, Meta expects Russia-backed online deception campaigns to attack political candidates who support Ukraine.
BlockDAG: A prime choice for long-term crypto investment
Discover why BlockDAG is recognised as a leading long-term crypto investment, alongside BTC, BNB, ADA, SOL and DOT. This overview focuses on six cryptocurrencies.
Prince Harry, Meghan in Colombia on anti-discrimination tour
Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan arrived in Colombia Thursday to participate in a series of events against discrimination and cyber-harassment at the invitation of Vice President Francia Marquez. In all three cities, the royals will have "meetings with young women (and) social leaders" added Marquez, the first Black woman to serve as vice president of the South American country.
In volatile election season, US companies battle 'brand disinformation'
From Google to Netflix, prominent US companies are battling internet boycott calls over their perceived political leanings in a polarizing election season that has exposed them to what researchers call "brand disinformation."
Iran hackers target Harris and Trump campaigns: Google
Google on Tuesday confirmed that hackers backed by Iran are targeting the campaigns of US presidential rivals Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris's campaign said Tuesday it had been targeted by foreign hackers, days after rival Donald Trump's campaign suggested that it had been hacked by Iran.
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