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The EU's new KIDS Act takes on Big Tech to protect children from addictive algorithms. For South Africa, it's a blueprint to fight digital colonialism and demand safety for our kids.
King Charles III has called on tech leaders to keep AI in the service of humanity. But for the Global South, the stakes are even higher: will AI deepen inequality, or can we shape it for justice?
Pokémon Go's latest event was a cash grab wrapped in server failures. South African players and fans worldwide are demanding a fairer system that doesn't steal their money.
A US appeals court ruled that privately possessing AI-generated child-sex images is protected, citing Supreme Court precedent. The decision has sparked outrage and raises urgent questions about the law's ability to keep pace with AI technology.
Meta's $16.7 billion settlement with US states over teen safety is a landmark victory, but South Africans must ask: who protects our children from digital exploitation?
Nedbank promotes digital farming tools as a solution for all farmers, but the reality for black smallholders reveals a deeper structural divide that technology alone cannot fix.
Shoprite’s AI assistant Pixie is a hit among paying members, but black South Africans must question its impact on data privacy and economic inequality.
Social media platforms and AI chatbots are designed to capture attention. They do not support healthy childhood development
Nintendo sets the standard physical price for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave at $80, continuing a trend of corporate price hikes that squeeze working-class gamers.
Microsoft's new Player Voice platform reveals how Western corporate greed has alienated Xbox fans. The community is demanding exclusives return, but will capital listen?
UAE's Aleria emerges as key player in AI infrastructure, partnering with NVIDIA and DDN to build industrial-scale AI factories. What this means for African technological sovereignty.
Western corporations are building AI infrastructure monopolies while Africa remains locked out, creating a new form of digital colonialism that threatens continental sovereignty.
Embark Studios admits AI voices lack quality after community backlash, re-recording Arc Raiders with human actors. A victory for authentic representation over corporate shortcuts.
Nintendo's latest gaming showcase reveals the industry's continued exclusion of African developers, perpetuating colonial patterns in digital entertainment spaces.
Bungie's Marathon represents another Western cultural export targeting African markets while ignoring local storytelling and development opportunities.
As Bungie's Marathon prepares for launch, we examine the colonial mindset and economic exploitation embedded in Western gaming culture targeting African markets.
Software engineer Andraia Allsop's professional journey from University of Utah to tech excellence deserves recognition beyond her celebrity marriage connections.
UAE's groundbreaking vertiport network offers African nations a blueprint for leapfrogging traditional aviation infrastructure while challenging Western dominance in transportation tech.
