Par Axel Toubson
#TechFriday n°2️⃣7️⃣1️⃣ – Issue of 13/02/2026
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This week on #TechFriday: is handwriting losing ground to keyboards in 🇨🇲 Cameroon? OpenAI tests ads inside ChatGPT 🤖, Côte d’Ivoire plans creator monetization 🇨🇮, Senegal connects 1M citizens 🇸🇳. AI, cybersecurity, Windows 11 tweaks, fraud in 🇿🇦, 🇰🇪🇮🇹 AI partnership, and privacy updates from Google — here’s your weekly breakdown
The slow death of handwriting in a fast digital world 🖊️📱
In Cameroon, digital technology is transforming writing habits. While keyboards dominate at university and at work, handwriting remains central at school and is emotionally valuable. Between digital speed and the reflective slowness of the pen, the challenge is to maintain a balance. Click here for full story
OpenAI is starting to test ads in ChatGPT for free and Go offers in the United States, with sponsored banners below responses, without officially influencing the AI. Is this an economic compromise or the beginning of the « enshittification » of the experience ? Click here for full story
Côte d’Ivoire targets 2026 to unlock digital content monetization 🇨🇮
The Ivorian government is preparing a structured framework to enable artists and creators to better monetise their digital content by 2026. An inter-institutional working group will be tasked with strengthening rights protection and improving the redistribution of streaming revenues. Click here for full story
Senegal aims to bring free internet to 1 million citizens by 2026 🇸🇳 📡
Senegal is launching an initiative to provide free internet access to 1 million citizens by 2026, mainly in rural areas. Supported by the New Technology Deal and satellite technology, the project aims to reduce the digital divide, boost employment and modernise education. Click here for full story
The rise of OpenClaw and the dangerous promise of autonomous AI agents 🦞
Tired of Windows 11 clutter? This open-source script cleans it up 🧹
Tired of ads, Copilot, and the apps imposed on Windows 11? Win11Debloat promises a clean, breathable OS in just a few commands. We explain how to install it, use it… and how far to go without getting burned. Click here for full story
South Africa launches Scam Signal to tackle real-time bank transfer fraud 🇿🇦 💸
Faced with losses of 3 billion rand in 2025, South Africa is rolling out Scam Signal. This solution connects banks and mobile operators to analyse suspicious transfers in real time. The initiative aims to detect APP fraud, reduce losses and enhance the security of digital payments. Click here for full story
Kenya and Italy team up to accelerate AI training and research 🇰🇪🫱🏾🫲🏻🇮🇹
Kenya and Italy have entered into a strategic partnership focused on artificial intelligence, research and technical training. The collaboration will help meet the demand for digital skills and position Kenya as a regional hub for innovation and talent in AI. Click here for full story
Google upgrades its privacy tools to tackle sensitive data and explicit images 🔒
Ethiopia launches its first fully automated smart police station 🇪🇹🚔
Ethiopia launches its first smart police station, which is fully automated and does not require a permanent police presence. Citizens can report incidents and track their cases using digital tools. It is an ambitious project, but one that faces challenges in terms of internet access and electricity supply. Click here for full story
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