Businesses across Rwanda are ramping up preparations ahead of the 18th edition of Tour du Rwanda, scheduled for February 22 to March 1, 2026, as they seek to capitalise on the economic opportunities linked to the prestigious international cycling event. Following Rwanda’s successful hosting of the 2025 UCI Road World Championships, the country is once…
The Pi Network community is celebrating the first anniversary of its Open Network, which officially launched on February 20, 2025. The milestone marks a significant chapter in Pi’s evolution—connecting its blockchain infrastructure, identity-verified users, and Web3 ecosystem to the broader global digital economy. For six years prior to Open Network, the Pi community focused on…
OpenAI has formally written to U.S. lawmakers alleging that Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek is leveraging American AI technology to develop its own competing systems. In the letter, OpenAI claims that DeepSeek is benefiting from the extensive research and computational resources invested by U.S.-based AI laboratories in order to strengthen its position in the rapidly…
Rwandan internet infrastructure and service provider BSC has officially received authorization to distribute Starlink internet services in Rwanda. Starlink operates under SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, and delivers satellite-based internet connectivity worldwide. Expanding High-Speed Internet Access Starlink provides satellite internet using wireless technology, enabling connectivity in remote and rural areas where traditional…
Ireland’s data protection authority has opened a formal investigation into X over concerns linked to Grok, the artificial intelligence tool integrated into the platform owned by Elon Musk. The probe focuses on how Grok processes users’ personal data and allegations that it has generated explicit images and videos, including content reportedly involving minors. Reports of…
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, appeared in court in Los Angeles to testify in a lawsuit accusing social media platforms Instagram and Facebook of contributing to addiction and mental health problems among children. The case centers on allegations that the platforms encourage excessive use among young users, leading to depression, anxiety, and in some cases,…
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to use its data storage infrastructure requiring up to 100 megawatts of power. The agreement marks a significant step in expanding the computing infrastructure that supports ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence services. Part of the $500 Billion Stargate Project…
OpenAI has officially discontinued its older ChatGPT model known as GPT-4o, citing serious safety and reliability concerns. The company said the model had developed problematic behavior, including a tendency to agree with users on nearly everything even when such agreement could reinforce harmful ideas or potentially endanger users’ well-being. Concerns Over Risky Alignment According to…
The AFC/M23 has announced plans to introduce a telecommunications company in territories it controls in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, aiming to restore communication services for residents. The announcement was made on February 16, 2026, by Bahati Musanga Erasto, the Governor of North Kivu appointed by AFC/M23. He spoke during a visit to residents…
The Government of Kenya has received 21,000 doses of Lenacapavir Yeztugo, a new long-acting drug designed to prevent HIV infection, becoming the first country in East Africa to take this step. The announcement was made by Kenya’s Health Minister, Aden Duale, who confirmed that the doses arrived on February 17, 2026. Targeting High-Risk Areas The…
