Tech & Internet
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June 27, 2023
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MTN Ghana Fee Increase Revoked
Scancom PLC, the company behind MTN Ghana, recently informed its customers via SMS that there would be an increase in Mobile Money withdrawal fees starting from July 1. The new fee structure included a fixed rate of GH₵20 for transactions exceeding GH¢2,000 and a 1% charge for transactions below GH¢2,000. This announcement was met with […]
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June 10, 2023
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Ben
Meta’s New Platform to Compete with Twitter
Meta has revealed plans to develop a text-based social network directly competing with Twitter. This new platform, currently being worked on by Meta’s team, aims to allow users to follow the duplicate accounts they already follow on Instagram, Meta’s popular image-sharing app. The platform may enable users to import their followers from decentralized platforms like […]
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June 9, 2023
Ben
Ben
AI Regulation Needed Now – MPs
Several Members of Parliament have expressed their concerns and urged for the implementation of legislation to govern the utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the nation. Artificial Intelligence tools are software applications that utilize algorithms based on AI to perform specific tasks and tackle various challenges. These AI tools are applied in numerous industries such […]
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June 6, 2023
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Senior Manager for Enterprise Marketing at MTN Cautions the use of AI
Benedict Bentil, the Senior Manager for Enterprise Marketing and Portfolio Management at MTN Ghana, highlighted the importance of carefully harnessing the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI). During a discussion on the Citi Business Festival aired on Citi TV on June 6, Mr. Bentil acknowledged the efficiency-enhancing capabilities of AI while emphasizing the risks associated with […]
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June 5, 2023
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Ben
EyeSight on Apple Vision Pro makes Wearing a Headset Slightly More Human
At WWDC, Apple finally revealed its highly expected AR headset, introducing the Apple Vision Pro. What sets the Apple Vision Pro apart from its competitors is its unique ability to allow users to see the eyes of people around them through the device. This feature adds a touch of humanity to the headset instead of […]
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May 24, 2023
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US invests $300m in Ghana’s data center
Ghana is poised to receive a financial boost of $300 million from the United States government through the International Finance Corporation (DFC) initiative aimed at supporting African countries. This private investment will be utilized in constructing Accra’s groundbreaking data center. The selection of Ghana as a recipient of this facility stems from the renewed investor […]
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May 18, 2023
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Ben
Telcoms industry players urged to promote clean energy transition
The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications is calling on industry players to collaborate with the government to advance the adoption of clean energy solutions. According to the Chamber, a swift transition to clean energy throughout the country is crucial to ensuring the sustainability and resilience of the telecommunications sector. During the 21st knowledge forum on “Empowering […]
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May 10, 2023
Ben
Ben
Google AI Enhancements
Google has revealed its plans to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its primary search engine, following in the footsteps of Microsoft’s inclusion of ChatGPT in Bing earlier this year. The new feature, known as Search Generative Experience, will generate responses to open-ended queries, according to the company. However, the system will initially have limited availability […]
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September 20, 2023