TNM engages Meta on WhatsApp hacks

Gaps in artificial intelligence training data and language capabilities raise concerns about content moderation and online safety.

The pronouncement on the monetisation of digital platforms in Zambia is a major boost for local content creators who have long pushed for such a development.

The government says the campaign reflects growing concern over children’s exposure to online risks as digital platforms become increasingly central to how young people learn.

Court documents seen by ITWeb Africa state that users began experiencing restrictions around September 11, with TikTok becoming inaccessible in the four states by September 14.

The social media platform attributed the figures to continued investment in automated detection systems and rapid response mechanisms.

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A Ghanaian national extradited to the US has pleaded guilty to wire fraud involving a romance and inheritance scam.

In a major step, Nigeria’s data privacy authority has agreed with the Facebook parent company to launch a programme aimed at improving data privacy and security in an African country.

As public concern over online safety grows, the platform is increasing automated enforcement.

The ICT minister said the platform, owned by Elon Musk, has been granted temporary approval to operate in Kenya on condition that it establishes a local office within the next three months.

The regulator hosts talks in Lilongwe to enable Malawian content creators to earn revenue from global social media platforms.