Meta launched AI chatbots voiced by Hollywood celebrities like John Cena and Judi Dench, betting that its billions of users are eager to embrace artificial intelligence. "I think that voice has the potential to be one of, if not the most frequent ways, that we all interact with AI," said Meta
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Blockchain technology and digital assets have the potential to significantly transform the capital markets landscape and drive economic growth. Here's how: Increased Efficiency and Transparency Blockchain provides a shared, decentralized ledger that enables real-time tracking and tracing of transactions, reducing the need for intermediaries and streamlining processes. This can lead to faster
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Facebook-parent Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that the Biden administration ‘pressured’ its to ‘censor certain COVID-19 content, including humor and satire’, further adding that it ‘expressed a lot of frustration with our teams when we didn't agree’. In a letter to the House Judiciary Committee, Zuckerberg alleged that the platform was forced to make COVID-19-related changes ‘in the wake of this
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has issued a directive to telecommunications operators to simplify their tariff plans, bundles, and promotional activities. NCC disclosed this in a statement issued by its Spokesperson, Reuben Muoka. Muoka stated that the initiative is designed to ensure subscribers receive clear, straightforward, and accurate information regarding
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In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence, a new trend promises to change and democratize AI technology: Small Language Models (SLMs). Small Language Models are revolutionizing AI development by providing entrepreneurs and smaller businesses with powerful, efficient and specialized AI tools that were previously only available to tech giants. Thus, they are leveling
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Earth-bound lasers sending data to orbiting satellites will increase communication speeds with space 1,000-fold, researchers have said. A team from the University of Western Australia (UWA) has developed TeraNet – a network of optical ground stations specialising in high-speed space communications. The network received laser signals from OSIRISv1, a laser communication
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These sinister apps – known as malware – can wreak all manner of havoc on your devices. They could spy on you, steal your info or even money, or silently slow your device down (and drain its battery in the process). "Malware is unsafe or unwanted software that may steal personal info or harm your
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Chairman of MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and former Executive Chairman of Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, has called for a reduction in mobile phone tariffs, to enable more Nigerians have access to latest smartphnes, especially those that are 4G and 5G enabled. Ndukwe made the call in Lagos while
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Is email marketing worth it anymore? Time to debunk the biggest myths and set the record straight. With new social platforms emerging every year, many entrepreneurs wonder if they should leave email behind and look ahead to new avenues. Did you know that email is still the second biggest marketing channel
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In a landmark initiative, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and the West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) have joined forces, aimed at strengthening collaboration on ICT infrastructure mapping across West Africa. The partnership is set to drive significant improvements in connectivity and socio-economic development throughout the region. Both organisations emphasised the importance
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