Par Axel Toubson
#TechFriday n°2️⃣1️⃣5️⃣- Issue of 13/12/2024
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🚀 Your weekly appointment with #TechFriday: Digital at the heart of transformations!
This week, dive into the heart of digital challenges and opportunities in Africa and beyond. From Cameroon tackling the digital divide to Chad investing massively in connectivity, discover how innovations are transforming economies and bringing people closer together.
On the technology side, WhatsApp prepares for your holidays with enriched calls, Android strengthens your security against Bluetooth trackers, and artificial intelligence continues to push the boundaries – sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse.
Between cybersecurity, smart farming and controversial AI, each topic awaits you with never-before-seen insights. 💡 Click on the articles to find out more and stay connected to digital essentials.
Happy reading and have a great connected weekend! ✨
Internet, data and public services: Cameroon faces the digital challenge 🚀
Chad: digital technology for development 🚀
Chad is implementing an ambitious 76.45 billion FCFA project to strengthen the country’s connectivity and digitalization. It plans to connect 4.5 million citizens, expand access to digital services and train 400,000 people in digital professions by 2026. Click here for full article
Grok 2 and Aurora: Elon Musk’s AI takes another step toward disinformation 🚨
WhatsApp enhances calls for the holiday season 📞
WhatsApp enhances calls for the holidays: participant selection from groups, 10 fun video effects, simplified desktop interface and better video quality. Ideal for keeping in touch with loved ones over the festive season. Click here for full article
Android strengthens the fight against unwanted Bluetooth trackers 🛡️
Android improves the fight against unwanted Bluetooth trackers with two new features: precise location via “Find nearby” and temporary suspension of location updates. These tools enhance security and better protect privacy against unauthorized tracking devices. Click here for full article
SAYeTECH wins the 2024 MEST Africa Challenge 🌟
Ghanaian startup SAYeTECH, specialized in intelligent agricultural machinery, wins the MEST Africa Challenge 2024. With $50,000 in funding, it aims to develop its solutions, expand its operations and strengthen its partnerships, helping to modernize African agriculture. Click here for full article
This AI claims to predict your death ☠️
Death Clock uses AI to predict the date of death by analyzing personal data. Well-rated, it encourages a healthy lifestyle, but ignores crucial factors such as genetics or unforeseen events. Is this a useful innovation or simply an exploitation of human anxieties ? Click here for full article
Grandoreiro: the malware targeting african banks 💰
Grandoreiro, malware originating from Latin America, targets African banks with sophisticated phishing techniques. Faced with this threat, which exploits digital transformation, institutions and users must work together to strengthen cybersecurity and protect the continent’s digital economy. Click here for full article
Aurora: The AI image generator debuts on X before a swift withdrawal 🖌️
That’s it for this week. We wish you a good weekend and look forward to hearing from you in the comments.
TechGriot ✌🏾😁
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