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Tech company facing lawsuit from businesswoman over right to be forgotten and employee opposition to Pentagon AI contract.
More than 600 Google employees have urged CEO Sundar Pichai to reject a proposed Pentagon contract for deploying the company's Gemini AI model in classified military operations, citing concerns over lack of transparency and potential misuse for harm or targeting of civilians. Separately, a Kenyan businesswoman has filed a case against Google in the High Court seeking the right to be forgotten over criminal charges that were later withdrawn.
BioNTech said it will halt operations at several manufacturing sites by end-2027, affecting up to 1,860 jobs, as Covid vaccine sales fall 35 per cent and the company faces declining revenues in major markets.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
BioNTech said it will halt operations at several manufacturing sites by end-2027, affecting up to 1,860 jobs, as Covid vaccine sales fall 35 per cent and the company faces declining revenues in major markets.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
President Trump's administration is considering requiring US government oversight of artificial intelligence models before public release, according to The New York Times. The White House is discussing an executive order to establish a working group of tech executives and government officials to examine review procedures for new AI models.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Elon Musk's federal lawsuit against OpenAI, seeking to force the AI company to revert to a non-profit foundation, enters its second week with testimony from OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman scheduled for Monday in Oakland. Musk testified last week that he contributed $38 million to OpenAI between 2016 and 2020 as a counterbalance to Google's dominance and to keep transformative AI technology free from profit-driven pressures.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
Businesswoman Mary Wambui has filed a case in the High Court against Google seeking the right to be forgotten. Wambui was charged in 2021 with an alleged Sh2.2 billion criminal case that was withdrawn in January 2023.
2 May 2026 · The Standard →
Apple posted profit of $29.6 billion on revenue of $111.2 billion in its March quarter, with iPhone demand and digital services helping it beat expectations. iPhone sales grew double digits in every country where Apple does business.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Forbes has designated TECH Global University as "the world's best online university," citing its academic offer, teaching staff selection, and innovative learning method. The magazine highlighted TECH's 100 per cent online methodology and its Relearning teaching method, which has obtained scores above 4 out of 5 on a Likert scale.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →
The Commercial Court in Nairobi has issued a temporary injunction barring receiver managers appointed by Equity Bank to recoup a Sh6 billion debt from TransCentury PLC, pending a hearing of a case filed by the Consumer Federation of Kenya.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →
The US Supreme Court heard arguments on whether law enforcement's use of "geofence warrants"—which collect smartphone location data about everyone near a particular place at a specific time—constitutes an unconstitutional violation of privacy under the Fourth Amendment. The case involves Okello Chatrie, who was identified as a suspect in a 2019 Virginia bank robbery through a search of Google location history and is currently serving a 12-year prison sentence.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 600 Google employees have called on CEO Sundar Pichai to reject a proposed Pentagon deal to deploy the company's Gemini AI model in classified military operations, citing concerns that classified workloads are opaque and could be leveraged to harm civil liberties or target civilians without public scrutiny.
27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ABSA Bank, DTB Bank and Premier Bank are offering contactless payment solutions integrated into wearable devices like smartwatches, rings and wristbands, which customers can tap on POS terminals. The banks have implemented security measures including transaction limits, PIN requirements, and real-time fraud detection to address risks from potential loss or theft.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →