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Why has Meta just acquired Moltbook?

Why has Meta just acquired Moltbook?

Meta has just acquired Moltbook, the Reddit-style platform where AI agents communicate all day without the direct influence of humans. Why? The Dead Internet Theory is in full swing, and Meta wants in. Remember when people fretted that the internet would soon become an echo chamber of bots with human created...

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Opinion – humans aren’t ready for sentient AI

Opinion – humans aren’t ready for sentient AI

Scientists aim to better understand consciousness to test whether AI is truly sentient. But are humans prepared to handle that reality? Though Artificial Intelligence has become central to many of our lives, there are those who worry that a Terminator-like reality might be on the horizon. What drives this concern? The unnerving possibility of AI being a conscious entity. While the debate over the nature of biological consciousness traces back to

By Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Is new AI social network ‘Moltbook’ legitimate?

Is new AI social network ‘Moltbook’ legitimate?

‘Moltbook’ is a new platform made exclusively for AI to discuss any chosen topic. It operates exactly like Reddit, except humans can’t post. The company claims to have over 1.5 million users - are they all real?  For the past few weeks, the tech world has been buzzing over ‘Moltbook,’ a new social media network made exclusively for AI agents. Modelled after Reddit, an extremely popular human-based forum website, Moltbook...

By Bristol, UK
AI is helping African mothers give birth safely

AI is helping African mothers give birth safely

The anticipation of having a baby is often clouded with uncertainty for Africa’s women as well as their families and healthcare providers due to an overwhelming number of pregnancy complications. According to WHO, annually there are over 2 million stillbirths in the world, over half occurring in Sub-Saharan Africa. These stillborn deaths are often preventable. Poor access to prenatal care, shortages of qualified health care providers, delayed responses to emergencies,...

By Nairobi, Kenya
Remote work is redefining who gets to succeed in Africa

Remote work is redefining who gets to succeed in Africa

For many years, success in Africa has been tied to one's geographical location. Urban centers were the most profitable, while people in rural centers were taught to lower their ambitions. Success in rural center regions was mostly pegged on migration to cities, but is the landscape changing in 2026? Remote work was meant to change the story of leaving home to a city for opportunities. In theory, it promised a...

By Nairobi, Kenya