Par Axel Toubson
#TechFriday n°2️⃣2️⃣0️⃣- Issue of 07/02/2025
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Hey TechGriot community! 👋
This week, we’re giving you a challenge: what if we looked up from our screens? 📵 World No Phone Day invites us to rethink our digital habits. But while we try to disconnect, the tech world keeps moving fast!
From the rise of online scams in Cameroon ⚠️ to the acceleration of national ID issuance 🇨🇲, and even a tech cold war where AI users could face jail time 😱, there’s plenty to discuss.
And that’s not all! Microsoft is tightening its grip on old PCs 🛑, Telegram is reinventing itself 🚀, and Elon Musk is turning X into a digital bank 💳.
Ready to dive into the latest tech highlights? Let’s go! ⬇️
World Day Without a Phone: What if we looked up? 😉
World No Phone Day invites us to put down our screens and reflect on our dependence. With 3h30 of daily screen time and constant checking, are we still in control? A day without a smartphone is a challenge, but also an opportunity to regain control. Click here for full story
Online scams in Cameroon: when the internet becomes a trap ⚠️
Online scams are on the increase in Cameroon: fake investments, identity theft, phishing… Many Internet users testify to the losses they have suffered. In the face of these frauds, vigilance and digital education are essential to avoid falling into the trap of cybercrooks. Click here for full story
National identity card in 48 hours: a new system coming soon to Cameroon 🇨🇲
20 Years in prison for AI? The U.S. strikes hard ⚡
The U.S. wants to ban DeepSeek, a Chinese AI rivaling GPT-4. A proposed law threatens users with up to 20 years in prison and a $1M fine. Washington cites national security, but the real battle is about innovation and technological dominance. Click here for full story
Côte d’Ivoire : a digital platform to secure justice documents ⚖️
Côte d’Ivoire is digitizing access to legal documents with a new secure platform. The system, featuring the Visible Electronic Stamp, makes it easier to obtain documents such as criminal records. A project supported by ONECI to guarantee authenticity and combat fraud. Click here for full story
Conflict in the DRC: X, TikTok, and other social networks suspended in several cities ⚠️
The DRC has suspended X and TikTok in several towns to limit misinformation about the conflict in the east. The decision, which has not been officially confirmed, has been criticized by some for fueling rumors rather than curbing them. Internet users are circumventing the restriction by using VPNs. Click here for full story
Microsoft shuts the door on old PCs – for good ? 🛑
Microsoft is cracking down on PCs that are not compatible with Windows 11: removing workarounds, blocking third-party tools and pressuring users to buy new hardware. The tech community is trying to resist, but until when? Click here for full story
Telegram 2025: Big updates, profitability, and innovations you can’t miss! 🚀
Starting in February 2025, Morocco is launching “Génération AI” to help 1,000 SMEs adopt AI. Supported by CGEM, the EBRD and LinkedIn, this program offers specialized training and apprenticeship licenses. Objective: to boost competitiveness and accelerate the digital transformation of businesses. Click here for full story
Elon Musk and Visa have teamed up to launch X Money, a digital wallet integrated into X. This service will enable instant, secure payments, with the ambition of transforming the platform into a veritable digital bank. A strategic project to diversify X’s revenues and attract new users. Click here for full story
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That’s it for this week. We wish you a good weekend and look forward to hearing from you in the comments.
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