#TechFriday n°2️⃣4️⃣0️⃣- Issue of 27/06/2025

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In this week’s TechFriday, we dive into the shadows and breakthroughs of our digital age. From the tragic spread of “nudes” in Cameroon to Africa’s rising cybercrime, filter bubbles, and AI-powered healthcare. Xiaomi, Spotify, and even Apple are shaking things up—with cross-platform sharing and remote downloads. Plus: WhatsApp’s private AI summaries, LinkedIn’s struggling AI assistant, and the burning question—will AI empower or endanger Africa?

When privacy goes viral: the dark reality of leaked nudes in Cameroon 🇨🇲💔

In Cameroon, the viral spread of leaked nudes is destroying lives. Teens face shame, trauma, and exclusion in a society that often stays silent. Phones become weapons. Click here for full story

Trapped in the feed: how social media locks us into echo chambers 🔒

Social media create echo chambers where everyone is exposed to opinions similar to their own. This phenomenon, fueled by algorithms, reinforces divisions, polarizes debates and encourages misinformation, particularly among young people. Breaking out of this bubble is becoming essential. Click here for full story

Foldables, wearables, and audio: Xiaomi rolls out a bold new lineup for 2025 📱

Apple breaks the wall: iOS 26’s Wi-Fi Aware lets iPhones share files with Android 🚀

WhatsApp’s AI summaries help you catch up—without compromising your privacy 💬

WhatsApp introduces Private Messages Summaries, an AI feature that condenses unread messages without compromising privacy. Thanks to Private Processing, neither Meta nor WhatsApp accesses your data. The feature is fully optional and user-controlled. Click here for full story

LinkedIn bet on AI to help you write. It didn’t work 🤖

Launched to facilitate writing, LinkedIn’s AI assistant has had little success. Deemed impersonal and unsuitable, it contrasts with more flexible competing tools. This flop underlines the limits of AI in the face of the need for authenticity in professional communication. Click here for full story

AI-fueled cyber threats: Can Africa build resilience before it’s too late ? 🤖

At the Cyber Africa Forum 2025, experts and decision-makers warned of the rise in cyberthreats facilitated by AI. Accessible to all, it democratizes attacks. Africa must train its talents, create local AI and strengthen its resilience to sustainably face this challenge. Click here for full story

Interpol warns: Africa’s cybercrime problem is spinning out of control 🚨

Interpol is raising the alarm about the rise of cybercrime in Africa. Ransomware, sextortion, phishing… attacks are multiplying, while countries lack the means, appropriate laws and cooperation. The AFJOC initiative aims to strengthen the continent’s defense capabilities. Click here for full story

Never forget your music again—Spotify’s new remote download feature changes everything 🎵

Spotify just rolled out remote downloads for Premium users, letting you start playlist, album, or podcast downloads on any of your connected devices—from anywhere. A major leap toward seamless music management across all your gear. 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.

TechGriot ✌🏾😁