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South Africa

Maghreb Countries Push AI Education and Research as Algeria Positions Itself as Regional Leader

Today at 17:04 PM, via iAfrica

The five Maghreb countries in western and central North Africa — Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Libya and Mauritania — are making steady progress in developing artificial intelligence education and research within universities and beyond, with Algeria emerging as the regional pacesetter. Algeria launched its first AI and cybersecurity start-up cluster earlier this year, aimed at bridging […]

Africa

When will an African side win the World Cup?

Yesterday at 10:53 AM, via BBC News

Morocco became Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Education

Uganda: Alupo Calls for Review of Medical Internship Policy Amid Rising Concerns

Today at 21:37 PM, via AllAfrica

[Nile Post] Vice President Jessica Alupo has called for a review of the newly introduced medical internship policy following growing concerns from medical interns and health sector stakeholders who fear the changes could disrupt training and worsen staffing gaps in the country’s health system.

Education

Uganda: Kamwenge Tightens Ebola Prevention Measures in Schools, Public Places

Today at 21:16 PM, via AllAfrica

[Nile Post] Public places in Kamwenge Town Council, Kamwenge District, have intensified the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other health guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health to prevent the spread of Ebola, following reported outbreaks in Uganda and the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in early May 2026.

Science/Tech

Grok Is Still Hosting Sexualized Deepfakes of Famous Women

Today at 21:41 PM, via Wired

A WIRED investigation found dozens of “nudified” deepfake images and videos on Grok’s website, including nonconsensual depictions of celebrities and at least one prominent US politician.

Science/Tech

ACLU Sues After Facial Recognition Falsely Identifies Florida Man As a Child Abductor

Today at 21:00 PM, via Slashdot

fjo3 shares a report from Reason: Police arrested a man in Florida for attempted child abduction in a town he had never visited, and the only evidence linking him to the crime was an AI facial recognition hit. Represented by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), he is now suing the officers and agencies who put him through it. […] According to a police report, facial recognition software...

Science/Tech

OpenAI Mulls Slashing Prices As It Competes With Anthropic For Users

Today at 20:00 PM, via Slashdot

OpenAI is reportedly considering sharp price cuts for paid access to its AI models as competition with Anthropic intensifies and both companies race for users ahead of potential IPOs. “The company is weighing significant cuts to what it charges for tokens, the unit of measurement artificial-intelligence firms use to bill for their products,” the Wall Street Journal said, adding that it was “in...

Health

Why did it take so long for me to be diagnosed?

Today at 17:05 PM, via BBC News

Ellie Colton was finally diagnosed with endometriosis after years of debilitating pain. She meets a scientist developing a simple diagnostic test that could help many women.

Health

Wegovy weight-loss pill approved in UK

Today at 17:00 PM, via BBC News

Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.