The decision comes amid increasing scrutiny over tech companies' handling of personal data and their obligation to protect user privacy.

Amongst the demands are evidence of age and content filtering processes and measures taken to ensure the privacy of users and levels of compliance with Kenyan laws.

Following behind are YouTube and TikTok, securing the third and fourth positions, at 21 per cent and 17.8 per cent respectively.

Kenya stands out as the sole African nation among the 11 markets chosen for this pioneering rollout.

The funding is for an incubation complex, a smart farm, and the diversification of energy sources that will enhance Konza's energy independence.

China has allocated $600 billion to grow its AI industry in the African continent.

The African Seed Trade Association Annual Congress being held in Mombasa aims to address challenges and unlock opportunities within the seed value chain.

Galaxy AI introduces innovative features such as Live Translate and Chat Assist, facilitating barrier-free communication.

The advisory body notes that AI has in some instances been seen to reinforce biases and expand surveillance in certain jurisdictions.

Developers in Eastleigh have been urged to make use of the online approval system that was rolled out by the Nairobi city county to expedite the process of approval of building plans.

On Friday, the service provider said the issue is affecting customers with Android phones who are using third-party SMS apps.

These knockoffs are often cheaper than genuine phones which makes them especially attractive to cost-conscious buyers.

The web application attacks were targeted at systems regarded as holding sensitive data, such as user credentials used to authenticate systems, financial data, and public services.

China overtook Japan as the largest auto exporter in 2023, a milestone for the internationalization of China's vehicle industry and bright spot in China's economic growth.

The government has allocated Sh1.2 billion to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions nationwide, signaling a pivotal moment in its commitment to skills development.

In a groundbreaking development, researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology in the U.S. have achieved a major breakthrough in the realm of electronics by creating the world's first functional semiconductor using graphene.

The nanosatellite will enable Djibouti to acquire real-time data from climatological and seismic stations across the entire country, including temperature, rainfall and river depths.

Ahmed Hassan Mohamed, a young resident of the Burtinle district in the Nugaal region, has gained significant recognition for his remarkable achievements.

Known for his expertise in technology, data, and public policy, Philip Thigo has recently been appointed to the prestigious UN high-level Advisory Board on Artificial Intelligence, solidifying his role as a key representative for the continent's engagement with crucial AI matters.

The screen capture showed options for enabling voice and audio calls to those in a user's address book, all verified users, and people they "follow" at the service.

Prince Mohammed is said to be an avid gamer partial to Call of Duty, and Saudi Arabia has invested heavily in the sector since the 38-year-old became first in line to the throne six years ago.

The threat is plain to see -- AI writing programs allow budding authors to produce in a matter of day novels that could in the past have taken months or years to write.

The company intended to "start with the Pixel 8, and will partner with international and domestic manufacturers to produce Pixel smartphones locally".

X, formerly known as Twitter, has started charging new users in New Zealand and the Philippines for basic features such as posting messages in a trial aimed at reducing spam.

Paired with cold lager and known as "chimaek" -- a portmanteau of the Korean words for chicken and beer -- it is a staple of Seoul's famed baseball-watching experience.

The measures are the latest chapter in the policy started under the Trump administration to limit Beijing's ability to gain ground and become a leading tech economy.

The legislation contains provisions making "aggravated homosexuality" a capital offence and imposes penalties for consensual same-sex relations of up to life in prison.