Par Axel Toubson
#TechFriday n°2️⃣2️⃣7️⃣- Issue of 28/03/2025
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This week in #TechFriday, innovation meets dilemma! 🎭 OpenAI pushes boundaries with GPT-4o, but at what cost to the planet? 🌍💻 In Cameroon, finance apps struggle against local habits. 📊💰 Meanwhile, MIT warns about ChatGPT addiction, and Astaroth shakes global cybersecurity. 🔥🔒 From WhatsApp to AI-powered sexbots, tech is reshaping our lives—but are we ready? 🚀 Dive into this week’s top stories and stay ahead of the trends!
GPT-4o: Stunning images on ChatGPT… but at what cost? 🚀🌍
Managing finances online in Cameroon: Between promises of savings and local obstacles 💰
Addiction to ChatGPT: MIT study warns of growing risk 🧠
A study by MIT and OpenAI reveals a link between excessive use of ChatGPT and signs of emotional addiction. Analysis of 40 million interactions shows that users who engage in prolonged discussions with the AI feel an emotional attachment, sometimes to the detriment of their human relationships. Click here for full story
WhatsApp introduces the ability to add music to Statuses, allowing users to accompany their shares with a personalized soundtrack. Drawing on a vast music library, this feature simplifies the process of adding songs to photos and videos. Worldwide deployment is underway. Click here for full story
Astaroth: The phishing kit that breaks 2FA 🚫
A new phishing kit, Astaroth, bypasses two-factor authentication by intercepting login credentials and codes in real time. Sold for $2,000, it is undetectable and compromises Gmail, Microsoft, and Yahoo accounts. Experts and hackers are battling it out, and 2FA alone is no longer. Click here for full story
When AI enters sex dolls: Between technological innovation and ethical challenges 🤖
Chinese sexbots evolve with AI. Starpery Technology is developing an interactive model equipped with sensors and machine learning. Available since August 2024, it aims for a realistic experience. China dominates this fast-growing market, while regulatory issues remain unresolved. Click here for full story
Safer Internet Summit: TikTok and African authorities unite for a responsible Internet 🔒
TikTok strengthens online safety in Africa through a summit bringing together governments and experts. The platform improves content moderation and expands the #SaferTogether campaign to raise awareness of a safer internet. Local partnerships support these initiatives in several countries. Click here for full story
Google in Brussels’ sights: the European Commission denounces anti-competitive practices 📉
The European Commission accuses Google Search and Google Play of anti-competitive practices, favoring its own services and restricting developers. Under the DMA framework, Alphabet risks a fine of up to 10% of its global revenue if it fails to comply with EU regulations. Click here for full story
Online Scams: Interpol Takes Down Criminal Networks in Seven African Countries👮🏾
Interpol arrests 306 people in Africa in cybercrime operation. Seized: 1,842 devices, 26 vehicles and 1,000 SIM cards. Suspects involved in investment fraud, phishing and banking scams. Over 5,000 victims identified, $103,043 recovered Click here for full story
Eswatini deploys 5G to accelerate its digital transformation. This network promises innovation and growth, but its widespread rollout remains a challenge due to high costs and coverage limited to major cities. The authorities will have to overcome these obstacles to democratize access to digital services. Click here for full story
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