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IGF 2025: Africa charts a sovereign path for AI governance
IGF 2025: Africa charts a sovereign path for AI governance
Over 1,000 African startups rely on foreign AI models, raising concerns over digital dependency.
June 27, 2025
Meta hires top OpenAI researcher for AI superintelligence push
Meta hires top OpenAI researcher for AI superintelligence push
Trapit Bansal, co-creator of OpenAI’s o1 reasoning model, now joins Meta alongside other top AI experts from DeepMind and OpenAI Zurich.
June 27, 2025
DeepSeek struggles to launch R2 amid NVIDIA chip shortage
DeepSeek struggles to launch R2 amid NVIDIA chip shortage
Cloud providers warn DeepSeek’s R2 may struggle to scale within China due to limited NVIDIA chip supply.
June 27, 2025
YouTube adds AI search results for travel, shopping and more
YouTube adds AI search results for travel, shopping and more
The feature is bringing Google-style AI Overviews to YouTube, starting with Premium users in the US.
June 27, 2025
Digital rights under threat: Global majority communities call for inclusive solutions at IGF 2025
Digital rights under threat: Global majority communities call for inclusive solutions at IGF 2025
As digital technologies rapidly transform societies, voices from the Global majority are demanding a future where connectivity doesn't come at the cost of fundamental rights.
June 27, 2025
Path forward for global digital cooperation debated at IGF 2025
Path forward for global digital cooperation debated at IGF 2025
Digital cooperation is entering a pivotal moment where decisions made today could reshape how the internet is governed for decades to come.
June 27, 2025
Top 7 AI agents transforming business in 2025
Top 7 AI agents transforming business in 2025
Businesses are embracing AI agents like Claude, Amelia, and North to automate tasks, save time, and boost efficiency across departments.
June 26, 2025
UNESCO and ICANN lead push for multilingual and inclusive internet governance
UNESCO and ICANN lead push for multilingual and inclusive internet governance
The digital world is being reimagined to ensure that even the most overlooked languages and communities have a voice in shaping the internet’s future.
June 26, 2025
Cybercrime in Africa: Turning research into justice and action
Cybercrime in Africa: Turning research into justice and action
As cyber threats grow more complex and personal across Africa, a new push for justice is calling governments, tech companies, and communities to act together.
June 26, 2025
AI sandboxes pave path for responsible innovation in developing countries
AI sandboxes pave path for responsible innovation in developing countries
AI sandboxes are emerging as powerful tools to test cutting-edge technologies and reshape how trust, innovation, and regulation intersect in the digital age.
June 26, 2025
WSIS prepares for Geneva as momentum builds for impactful digital governance
WSIS prepares for Geneva as momentum builds for impactful digital governance
At IGF 2025 in Norway, stakeholders mapped priorities ahead of the WSIS+20 high-level event in Geneva.
June 26, 2025
Nvidia becomes world's most valuable company after stock surge
Nvidia becomes world's most valuable company after stock surge
Strong earnings and aggressive AI spending by tech giants helped Nvidia climb to the top of global stock rankings.
June 26, 2025