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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Minority has kicked against the Next Gen Infraco 5G deal between the Government and Next Gen Infraco Company Limited.

Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, Ghana’s Minister of Communications and Digitalization, has defended the government’s decision to award the 5G network implementation contract to a newly established company, NextGen InfraCo.

Ghana’s government, in a landmark move, has partnered with seven industry leaders to establish the Next-Gen Infrastructure Company (NGIC).

Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani is set to enter Africa with a telecoms venture, seeking to win mobile broadband customers in a high-growth market.

Zimbabwe's telecom regulator has approved the licensing of Elon Musk's Starlink, allowing the satellite unit of SpaceX to operate in the southern African country, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Saturday.

Apple has launched an aggressive discounting campaign on its official Tmall site in China, offering discounts of up to 2,300 yuan ($318) on select iPhone models.

The British engineering company Arup has confirmed it was the victim of a deepfake fraud after an employee was duped into sending HK$200m (£20m) to criminals by an artificial intelligence-generated video call.

SpaceX's Starlink has announced a significant price increase for its global roaming plan, which provides satellite internet service worldwide.

President Akufo-Addo has urged the African media to capitalise on the opportunity and work efficiency inherent in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive growth in the industry.

Two brothers who studied at one of the most prestigious universities in the US have been charged with stealing $25m (£20m) in cryptocurrency in 12 seconds.

ChatGPT is about to become a lot more useful.

President Akufo-Addo says Ghana’s e-government infrastructure has made remarkable strides in the realms of fintech and financial inclusion and stands out as one of the best on the continent.

President Akufo-Addo has stressed the importance of embracing technological advancements to drive prosperity across the continent.

Over two hundred representatives from 21 African countries who recently converged in Accra, Ghana, for the 14th Commonwealth Regional Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa, have agreed on the need to rely on technology as a major tool in combating corruption and corruption-related crimes.

Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa have been advised to invest in digital forensics and tools to assist them to track, trace and distract corruption networks.

Apple is hoping its latest iPad lineup will breathe new life into its sluggish tablet market.

Technology has progressed significantly as internet connectivity improved worldwide. It enables our devices and apps to become more efficient for practical use.

Instagram is overhauling its recommendations algorithms in what analysts say is an attempt to capitalise on TikTok's woes.

If you get anxious when you hear about AI, it’s time to change your mindset and perspective. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a passing fad, but a modern technology that is here to stay.

It’s high time for all of us to become acquainted with it. AI is not a threat to our jobs, as some people believe. If we embrace this technological era and become knowledgeable about it, we will be better equipped to handle it.

AI tools can simplify your life, professionally, academically, and personally. Don’t underestimate their usefulness. Here are a few AI tools you can start with. Make sure to save this article for future reference.

Quillbot - https://quillbot.com/
QuillBot is a comprehensive online writing platform that offers a wide range of tools to help you improve your writing skills.

Grammarly - https://app.grammarly.com/
Grammarly is an application designed for writers that provides real-time suggestions for spelling, grammar, and writing style.

Otter - https://otter.ai/
Otter.ai is an AI-powered transcription service that transcribes spoken voice in meetings and generates meeting notes and summaries.

Tome - https://tome.app/
If you need help creating slides for your presentations, Tome is a great tool to use.

Writesonic - https://writesonic.com/
This is an AI article writer. If blogging is your thing, then Wrtiesonic has got you.

Midjourney - https://midjourney.co/
Midjourney is a tool that allows you to generate high-quality images from simple text prompts.

ChatGPT - https://chat.openai.com/
ChatGPT can be used for answering questions, generating ideas, learning, writing assistance, programming, language practice, productivity, and creative writing.

Conker - https://www.conker.ai/
If you are a tutor or instructor, Conker can assist you in creating exam questions and tests quickly based on a given topic.

Turnit in - https://www.turnitin.com/
Turnitin is a web-based plagiarism prevention system that helps improve academic writings.

Poe AI - https://poe.com/
This platform consolidates access to various AI tools in one location. If you are unsure which AI tool to utilize, you can explore numerous options on this website to test them out.

It’s important to keep in mind that if you’re using any AI-powered tools to generate content, it’s recommended to first paste the generated text into a plain text editor like Notepad to remove any links or formatting. After that, you can copy and paste the text into your document.

Additionally, it’s a good practice to compare the responses from different AI tools before deciding which one to use. You can even mix and match responses and use tools like Quillbot or Grammarly to rephrase the text before finalizing it.

Source: Adobea Biritwum  

Google's parent company, Alphabet, hit a new milestone on Friday: a $2 trillion market cap.

TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance says it has no intention of selling the business after the US passed a law to force it to sell the hugely popular video app or be banned in America.

Google has been accused of taking advantage of its market dominance to make it harder to search for a rival email service.

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has approved Space X Starlink GH LTD, the operator of Starlink Satellite Broadband, to provide Satellite Broadband Services in the country.

The US Senate has approved a bill that could see TikTok banned in America over national security fears.

Meta has announced the expansion of its AI service to seven Sub-Saharan African countries, including Ghana and Nigeria.

Apple has removed WhatsApp and Threads from its app store in China, following an order from the country’s internet watchdog which cited national security concerns.

WhatsApp hit the headlines this week after users noticed a subtle change within the app.

Smartphone shipments dropped about 10% in the first quarter of 2024, hurt by intensifying competition by Android smartphone makers aiming for the top spot, data from research firm IDC showed on Sunday.

Social media giant Meta has lowered the minimum age required to use WhatsApp in Europe to 13 from 16, sparking criticism from children’s rights advocates.

TikTok is to take on social media rival, Instagram, by launching a photo-sharing app.