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Claude Report Alleges AI Was Used to Flood Kenyan Social Media With Pro-Government Messaging Ahead of 2027 Election

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic says it shut down a Kenyan influence operation that allegedly used Claude to generate political posts designed to look like spontaneous public support for government officials.

7 days ago · 2 min read

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UN Sounds Alarm Over AI: Is Kenya Ready for a Technology Moving Faster Than the Law?

The UN human rights chief has warned that artificial intelligence could threaten democracy, jobs and critical infrastructure unless governments set clear limits.

10 days ago · 2 min

Huawei’s New Foldable Phone Raises the Stakes in the Premium Smartphone Battle

Huawei’s high-priced foldable phone launch shows how global brands are betting that consumers are ready to pay more for flexible screens, powerful chips and premium design.

11 days ago · 1 min

South Africa’s Data-Centre Boom Faces Water and Power Scrutiny

Civil-society organizations want stronger safeguards before more energy-intensive digital facilities are approved.

13 days ago · 1 min