Burundi: Students boost food security with AI
The country, already one of the poorest in the world, is grappling with widespread shortages, soaring inflation—reportedly exceeding 40% monthly—and rising public anger.…
No, the New START nuclear deal did not enable Ukraine to carry out the ‘Spider’s Web’ attack
Since Ukraine's surprise 'Spider's Web' attack on Russian bombers, some internet users have been coming up with theories about how Kyiv carried them out. Some allege that Ukraine took advantage of a…
How does AI porn affect our self-image?
Porn generators using artificial intelligence can easily create pornographic images that may reinforce unrealistic body ideals. Does this change how we see ourselves and others?…
Yes, Trump reposted a conspiracy theory that Biden is a ‘robotic clone’
US President Donald Trump has amplified an outlandish, unfounded conspiracy theory to his 10 million followers on Truth Social: that former president Joe Biden was "executed in 2020" and replaced by robotic…
South Africa is not changing policy to suit Musk’s Starlink
South Africa’s communications minister has denied claims that the country is easing its Black Economic Empowerment laws to accommodate Elon Musk’s Starlink. Meanwhile, the United States plans to scale back its military…
India: Reviving repair culture to fight e-waste
India is actively reviving its repair culture to address the growing e-waste problem, a situation worsened by the "throwaway culture" of new electronics. The Indian government has launched the "Right to Repair"…
Why online privacy is vital: Insights from messaging app Signal’s president
The president of Signal, a secure messaging app, spoke to FRANCE 24 about the urgent need to protect personal data. Meredith Whittaker highlighted how a handful of big tech companies collect vast…
Explainer: Why Meta’s monopoly is dangerous for you
African countries are stepping up efforts to hold global tech giants like Meta accountable for data privacy violations. Could this mark a turning point in the continent's digital sovereignty?…
Enhancing AI safety: Anthropic releases Claude 4 with increased protections
As the global race in artificial intelligence gathers pace, American AI startup Anthropic has unveiled the latest, most powerful versions of its model Claude. The company says they can write computer code…
TikTok: Mental health advocates worry about screentime and content
TikTok is currently facing several lawsuits accusing it of harming children’s mental health with addictive features and dangerous content. Backlash is also growing from both mental health advocates and politicians. We speak…
