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France's controversial CNews becomes top news channel
France's controversial CNews becomes top news channel
by  AFP

CNews, regularly accused of fostering far-right views, became France's number one news channel for the first time last month, according to figures published on Monday. Often described as France's answer to Fox News due to its opinionated and divisive presenters, CNews reflects a rightwards shift in French politics, often airing views against immigration, Islamism and "woke" leftists.

AMD unveils new AI chips to challenge Nvidia
AMD unveils new AI chips to challenge Nvidia
by  AFP

AMD on Monday announced its new artificial intelligence chips for everything from cutting-edge data centres to advanced laptops, ramping up its challenge to the runaway market leader Nvidia. She also announced that AMD will follow an annual update cycle for its advanced accelerators, and the latest -- the Instinct MI325X -- is planned for release later this year.

Trump joins TikTok, which he once tried to ban
Trump joins TikTok, which he once tried to ban
by  AFP

Former US president and current White House hopeful Donald Trump has joined TikTok, posting his first video on the wildly popular social media app he once tried to ban while in office. In the video, which features raucous music, Trump is introduced by UFC CEO Dana White and leans into the camera saying, "It's my honor."

African tech startups cater to continent's needs
African tech startups cater to continent's needs
by  AFP

African startups, addressing overlooked needs, are putting the spotlight on a burgeoning tech scene, despite challenges like inequality and limited digitalisation. But significant inequality plagues the continent, characterised by widespread lack of digitalisation and a challenging financial environment.

Humanity in 'race against time' on AI: UN
Humanity in 'race against time' on AI: UN
by  AFP

Humanity is in a race against time to harness the colossal emerging power of artificial intelligence for the good of all, while averting dire risks, a top UN official said Thursday. "We are in a race against time," she told the opening of a two-day AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva.

Meta says generative AI deception held in check -- for now
Meta says generative AI deception held in check -- for now
by  AFP

Social media giant Meta says its bid to thwart coordinated disinformation campaigns created through ever-improving generative AI is working, despite widespread concerns. Meta said it had seen "threat actors" put AI to work to create bogus photos, videos, and text, but no realistic imagery of politicians, according to the report.

UK parties face-off on TikTok battleground
UK parties face-off on TikTok battleground
by  AFP

On the face of it, the villain from "Shrek", British singer turned TV presenter Cilla Black, and national service have nothing in common. One Labour TikTok post uses a clip from the movie "Shrek" showing the diminutive villain Lord Farquaad saying "some of you may die, but it's a sacrifice I am willing to make".