MTN to build second AI lab in Ghana
He described the upcoming AI lab as a “center of excellence,” expected to drive advancements in AI technology, machine learning, and digital transformation.
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Tariffs on imported semiconductor chips coming soon, Trump says.
The Trump administration has indicated it will develop a new suite of tariffs on the semiconductor industry
EU to reform AI act in bid to boost competitiveness.
The European Commission on Wednesday presented a plan to help boost the uptake of artificial intelligence by companies
Apple’s 4-day slide puts Microsoft back on top as most valuable company.
As of Tuesday’s close, Microsoft is worth $2.64 trillion, while Apple’s market cap stands at $2.59 trillion
iPhone prices ‘could surge by £300’ amid new Donald Trump tariffs.
The vast majority of iPhones are assembled in China, but the tech giant uses parts from all over the world to make the finished product
British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover pauses U.S. shipments over Trump tariffs.
British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover said it will pause U.S. shipments for a month as it assesses the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on vehicle imports.
TikTok ban deadline looms in US amid last-minute takeover bids.
The social media giant faces being shut down in the US unless it sells to an American company by 5 April.
French authors and publishers take on Meta for using their books to train AI.
Authors and other publishing industry professionals will stage a demonstration outside Meta’s London office
In an all-stock deal, Elon Musk sells X to his own company, xAI for $33 billion
Elon Musk has sold social media site X to his own xAI artificial intelligence company in a $33 billion all-stock deal, the billionaire announced on Friday.
Both companies are privately held, which means they are not required to disclose their finances to the public.
Ghana selects US, China as vendors for first nuclear plants.
Ghana has selected the United States and China as vendors for its first nuclear power plants, though no formal contract has been signed.