The 2025 artificial intelligence boom has boosted United States tech billionaires’ net worth by over five hundred billion dollars, led by major gains for Elon Musk, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, and the founders of Google and Amazon.
WhatsApp Tests Direct Channel Invitations, Changing How Creators Reach New Followers
WhatsApp is testing a direct Channel invitation feature in its iOS beta, allowing admins to invite up to 64 saved contacts individually through personalized follow invites while maintaining privacy controls and limiting spam.
Behind the Screens: Kenyan Youth Powering China’s Artificial Intelligence Systems
Kenyan youth are increasingly working as data labelers for Chinese AI companies through informal digital networks, raising concerns about low pay, lack of contracts, and weak labor protections amid high unemployment and rapid growth in artificial intelligence outsourcing.
Your Smart TV May Be Tracking What You Watch Without You Knowing
Smart TVs may track viewing habits using Automatic Content Recognition technology, raising privacy concerns after a US lawsuit accused manufacturers of collecting and sharing data without user consent.
Building Kenya’s AI Future Through Trusted Data and Practical Automation
Kenya’s path to effective artificial intelligence adoption depends on strong data foundations, workflow automation and a gradual integration of generative and agentic AI. By prioritising trust, local context and practical use cases, organisations can unlock sustainable value and build AI systems that are reliable, relevant and aligned with real operational needs.
How a 34 Year Old Entrepreneur Earns $200 an Hour Training AI Models
Utkarsh Amitabh, a 34 year old entrepreneur based in the United Kingdom, earns $200 per hour training artificial intelligence models as a freelance expert for micro1. Since January 2025, the flexible role has generated nearly $300,000 while fitting alongside his work as an author, lecturer, startup founder, and doctoral student at the University of Oxford.
How to Check Who Is Using Your Home WiFi and Remove Unauthorized Devices
Unauthorized users on a home WiFi network can slow internet speeds and create serious security risks. By using router apps, third party tools, or built in router settings, homeowners can identify connected devices and remove those that do not belong. Regular monitoring and strong password practices remain the most effective ways to keep a personal network secure.
Moonshot and MiniMax Emerge as China’s Next-Gen AI Labs Beyond DeepSeek
China’s artificial intelligence landscape is seeing a new wave of innovation as emerging labs Moonshot and MiniMax step into the spotlight, positioning themselves as the next frontier in AI development beyond the well-known DeepSeek initiative. These labs aim to push the boundaries of generative AI, autonomous systems, and large-scale machine learning applications, reflecting China’s ambition to become a global AI leader.
OpenAI Faces Growing Competition as Rivals Narrow AI Leadership Gap
OpenAI, long considered a leader in artificial intelligence development, is seeing its competitive advantage come under pressure as new rivals rapidly advance in the AI space. The emergence of alternative platforms and models is challenging OpenAI’s dominance, signaling a shift in the landscape of generative AI and prompting the company to innovate faster.
KRA’s X Account Hacked During National Cybersecurity Week as Authorities Launch Investigation
The Kenya Revenue Authority’s official X account was hacked during National Cybersecurity Week, highlighting the growing cybersecurity risks facing public institutions. Authorities have regained control and launched an investigation.
