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X — social media platform investigated by Nigerian regulators over unlawful news content use and criticized in Kenya for fueling tribal polarization.
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ChatGPT becomes first AI chatbot to face tougher EU rules By AFP August 31, 2026 03:59 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize ChatGPT will have to comply with tougher safety rules after the EU ad …
ChatGPT becomes first AI chatbot to face tougher EU rulesCitizen Digital
Child abuse victim sues Musk's xAI over AI-generated images By AFP August 28, 2026 05:59 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Elon Musk looks on as US President Donald Trump speaks at the US-Saudi Investment For …
Child abuse victim sues Musk's xAI over AI-generated imagesThe Standard
… The report, titled Weaponised Identity and Digital Polarisation in Kenya, reveals how platforms, such as X (formerly Twitter), TikTok and Facebook have become breeding grounds for false and inflammatory narratives. …
How social media is fuelling Kenya's tribal fault linesCitizen Digital
India panel warns Meta over Narendra Modi video removal By AFP August 06, 2026 01:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The logo of Meta is seen at the entrance of the company's temporary stand ahead of the Wo …
India panel warns Meta over Narendra Modi video removalCitizen Digital
Controversy after university enforces campus ban on bonnets and durags By Kenneth Gachie July 29, 2026 01:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize America's Tuskegee University has announced an …
Controversy after university enforces campus ban on bonnets and duragsCitizen Digital
India's Gen Z protesters adapt to internet shutdown By AFP July 25, 2026 02:51 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends a bilateral meeting with Britain's Prime Minister …
India's Gen Z protesters adapt to internet shutdownCitizen Digital
Top Spanish YouTubers fined nearly Ksh.300K for failing to reveal commercial content By AFP July 24, 2026 01:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Three of Spain's best-known YouTubers have b …
Top Spanish YouTubers fined nearly Ksh.300K for failing to reveal commercial contentCitizen Digital
Tate brothers to fight 'politically motivated' UK extradition: lawyer By AFP July 21, 2026 08:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Andrew Tate (R) and his brother Tristan speak to the media as they arrive in …
Tate brothers to fight 'politically motivated' UK extradition: lawyerCitizen Digital
Tate brothers to fight 'politically motivated' UK extradition: lawyer By AFP July 21, 2026 08:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Andrew Tate (R) and his brother Tristan speak to the media as they arrive in …
Tate brothers to fight 'politically motivated' UK extradition: lawyerCitizen Digital
The marketplace internet: How Kenya's digital spaces are changing By Wananchi Reporter July 14, 2026 08:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A file photo of social media icon applications. …
The marketplace internet: How Kenya's digital spaces are changingThe EU added ChatGPT to a list of digital services subject to greater legal scrutiny, making it the first AI chatbot to face the designation. Reddit and Roblox were also designated as "very large" online platforms, requiring them to comply with additional obligations under the Digital Services Act within four months.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The EU added ChatGPT to a list of digital services subject to greater legal scrutiny, making it the first AI chatbot to face the designation. Reddit and Roblox were also designated as "very large" online platforms, requiring them to comply with additional obligations under the Digital Services Act within four months.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A child sexual abuse victim has filed a lawsuit in California federal court against Elon Musk's xAI, alleging that the company's Grok chatbot used her decades-old abuse images to generate new abusive material and publish it to X (formerly Twitter).
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Code for Africa report titled Weaponised Identity and Digital Polarisation in Kenya reveals that platforms including X, TikTok and Facebook have become breeding grounds for false and inflammatory narratives, with digital misinformation, social media manipulation and toxic tribal profiling threatening Kenya's social fabric.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
An Indian parliamentary panel called on Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg to apologize for the temporary removal of a video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Facebook and Instagram on July 23, which Meta said was caused by a technical error. The panel's head said the removal was the work of a publisher rather than an intermediary and demanded an apology within three days.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tuskegee University has implemented a dress code policy prohibiting students from wearing bonnets, durags, bedroom slippers, and pajama wear in academic buildings, dining facilities, and official university spaces for the 2026–2027 academic year. University President Dr. Mark A. Brown stated the policy aims to prepare students for professional environments after graduation, sparking debate on social media and in higher education circles.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Young people protesting in New Delhi over education system changes and exam irregularities found workarounds like peer-to-peer messaging when India's government cut mobile internet services for eight hours within 1.5 kilometres of the protest site.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain's competition watchdog fined three prominent YouTubers—Ibai, Jordi Wild, and Nachter—ranging from 710 euros to nearly 1,800 euros for failing to clearly identify commercial content, inadequate safeguards for minors, and promotion of medicines without meeting advertising requirements.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Andrew and Tristan Tate, detained in Miami by US authorities, will fight extradition to Britain on rape, sex trafficking and assault charges, their lawyer said Monday. The brothers now face 59 charges in total and their lawyer described the arrest as "politically motivated."
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Andrew and Tristan Tate, arrested in Miami on Saturday, face 59 total charges including rape, sex trafficking and assault in the UK. Their lawyer claims the arrest is "politically motivated" and says they will fight extradition.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thousands of Facebook users in Kenya and across the world were temporarily locked out of their accounts on Sunday due to a widespread service disruption. Users attempting to access the platform through web browsers received a message indicating a technical issue on Facebook's end, and some also reported difficulties on the mobile application.
19 July 2026 · Capital News →
Social media platforms like TikTok and Telegram in Kenya have transformed from spaces for sharing moments into commercial hubs where users market themselves, build businesses, seek financial support, and sometimes exploit others. Platforms originally designed for entertainment and privacy have increasingly hosted both legitimate economic activity and criminal enterprises.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, ended his campaign Wednesday after a rape allegation emerged, just before the July 13 ballot replacement deadline. His withdrawal reshapes Maine Democrats' hopes of flipping the Republican-held seat from Senator Susan Collins in November's midterm elections.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nigeria's competition regulator launched an investigation into major technology and AI companies, including Meta, Alphabet, X, and generative AI platforms, following allegations of unlawful exploitation of news content and unfair market practices. The investigation, initiated by presidential directive after a petition from the Nigerian Press Organisation, will examine unauthorised use of journalistic content for AI model development.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nigeria's competition regulator said Monday it is investigating major technology and AI companies over allegations of unlawful exploitation of news content and unfair market practices, following a presidential directive after a petition by the Nigerian Press Organisation citing concerns about unauthorised use of journalistic content for AI training.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pop star Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce were married Friday in an intimate garden setting built inside New York City's Madison Square Garden arena, with the groom wearing a white tuxedo and Stevie Nicks performing, according to wedding guests.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Citizen Digital analysis argues that Elon Musk's monetisation features on X have transformed Kenyans on X from a community known for sharp wit and political influence into participants in "engagement farming" focused on generating revenue rather than organic humour and social commentary.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Revenue Authority's online tax filing system experienced intermittent delays and significant traffic surges in the final hours before the June 30 deadline, locking out hundreds of taxpayers unable to submit their 2025 income tax returns. KRA has ruled out extending the deadline.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
WhatsApp has introduced a new username feature that allows users to communicate without sharing their phone numbers, with reservation beginning this week and full rollout later this year. The feature is designed to improve privacy by letting users connect without disclosing their personal phone numbers to new contacts.
30 June 2026 · Capital News →
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the 52-year-old son of President Yoweri Museveni and head of the army, has ordered the arrest of leading activists and politicians in recent weeks and shut down the main independent media group. Trials of two government critics, including opposition leader Kizza Besigye and his lawyer Erias Lukwago, were set to resume, with analysts saying Kainerugaba has become the dominant force in the country.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard Group has responded to a post by President William Ruto that referenced the news organisation, rejecting his characterisation of their journalism as condescending and asserting that the outlet operates according to principles of bold, responsible and accountable reporting even when uncomfortable for those in authority.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Exchange rate trends have become increasingly visible to ordinary Kenyans as effects become harder to ignore, driven by questions about economic growth and increased interest in economic indicators. Mobile technology and online trading platforms have enabled more Kenyans to participate actively in the forex market rather than simply observe it.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Visa report found that 89% of Kenyans use AI tools for shopping tasks such as comparing prices and checking reviews, but only 29% would trust AI agents to complete checkout on their behalf. Scams remain a significant concern in the e-commerce sector, with 37% of Kenyans having experienced them.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Reuters Institute report based on surveys of almost 100,000 people across 48 countries found that 54 percent of respondents got news from social media or video platforms in the week before the survey, exceeding the 52 percent who referenced TV news. This marks the first year social media and video network consumption is ahead of other news sources globally.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A comparison of Elon Musk's trillionaire status with Kenya's national budget, highlighting the vast disparity in wealth as Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi presented the budget in Parliament, which will shape pricing of food, fuel, and public services in the coming year.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that children under 16 will be banned from using social media platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X, citing concerns that such platforms expose youngsters to dangerous and addictive content. The ban is expected to pass by late December and come into force in spring 2025.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
Social media platforms including Facebook, X, TikTok, Instagram and WhatsApp have changed how people connect, express themselves and build relationships across distances, contrasting with earlier reliance on face-to-face conversation, letters and phone calls that required more effort and deeper personal valuation.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire following a SpaceX IPO. The article notes his prominence in popular culture and discusses both his loyal following and criticism regarding his wealth, business governance, and political interventions.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Canada introduced a digital safety bill banning social media for children under 16, with exemptions for platforms meeting certain safety standards, and establishing a digital regulator to set safety standards for AI chatbots. Companies face penalties of 3% of global revenue or up to C$10 million for non-compliance.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US conducted strikes on Iranian air defence systems, ground control stations and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz after an American Apache helicopter was downed on Monday. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps retaliated by launching drones and missiles at 21 targets at US bases in Bahrain and Jordan, with Kuwait also intercepting an attack.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
US Vice President JD Vance blamed Britain's handling of 18-year-old Henry Nowak's murder—stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in Southampton in December—on what he called civilizational decline from an "invasion" of migrants, drawing swift rebuke from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office for attempting to interfere in British democracy.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →