OpenAI has said that Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who helped found OpenAI, “wanted the company to merge with Tesla or wanted full control.” The Artificial Intelligence company in a bombshell blog post Tuesday night, was responding to Elon Musk’s suit, which argues that OpenAI has jeopardized its nonprofit mission by partnering with Microsoft. OpenAI said in its post that Musk sued the company only when it “started making meaningful progress” toward its mission without him. In what looks like an attempt to set the record straight, OpenAI posted a series of emails from Musk that appeared to show he supported…
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More creators on TikTok will soon be able to earn money through subscriptions and longer-form videos, the app announced Tuesday. The platform on Tuesday said it will expand its subscription feature, which currently enables creators to offer monthly subscriptions for livestreams only, according to a report by NBC News. The latest development gives viewers subscriber badges on their profiles, as well as custom emotes, designed by the creators they subscribe to, to use in LIVE chats. Creators can also turn on subscriber-only chats in while streaming to interact only with their paid communities. The expanded program will allow non-LIVE creators…
Bitcoin rallied again on Wednesday in volatile trade, while Ether jumped almost 10% as crypto mania continued to sweep through the investment community. Bitcoin rose by as much as 6.8% to a session high of $67,645, after dropping 6% on Tuesday from an earlier record high above $69,000. It was last up 5.7% at $66,896. Ether, meanwhile, surged by 9.8% to its highest since January 2022. It was last up 8.6% at $3,827, according to a report by Reuters. Bitcoin has already surged 55% this year, fuelled by investors pouring money into U.S. spot exchange-traded crypto products and the prospect…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it is the duty of the Nigeria Police Force, and not that of the telecom regulator to track bandits and kidnappers using the National Identification Numbers (NINs) of victims linked with their SIM cards. NCC Director, Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, who was on a Channels Television morning programme (This Morning Brief) on Monday, said the objective of the NIN-SIM linkage is to make Nigerians have digital identity to tackle security challenges. A former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, had said security agents weren’t using the NIN to track kidnappers and other…
Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has called for substantial investment in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) aimed at fortifying the nation’s economy through the integration of digital technologies. The call is in sync with NITDA’s concerted effort to propel inclusive access to digital infrastructure and services, thereby laying the groundwork for the country’s technological advancement. Inuwa made the call during a meeting with Ms. Edosio Uyoyo and Traore Toho Syevie, a delegation from the African Development Bank (AfDB) at the Agency’s corporate headquarters in Abuja. The delegation briefed Inuwa on various initiatives…
In its continued drive for financial inclusion across Nigerian communities, leading fintech company PalmPay has stated that effective immediately, users of its app can now enjoy three months of unlimited free transfers to all banks. In a statement issued on March 1, PalmPay said the unlimited free transfer would empower its users to perform transactions without worrying about bank charges. Managing Director, PalmPay, Chika Nwosu, said the update underscores PalmPay’s commitment to providing accessible and affordable financial services to its users. “We are excited to introduce unlimited free transfers to our users. This aligns with our mission to provide inclusive…
To offer comprehensive travel insurance packages to Nigerians, Konga Travel and Tours, the leading travel service provider in Nigeria has announced a strategic partnership with Coronation Insurance Plc, Africa’s top-tier insurance company. This collaboration, Digital TimesNG understands, aims to enhance the travel experience for Nigerians by providing seamless access to comprehensive travel insurance, and positions Konga Travels as a major reseller of Coronation’s travel insurance packages. This distinction grants Konga Travels’ customers exclusive access to a range of insurance options tailored to meet the diverse needs of modern travellers. With an unwavering commitment to providing unparalleled services, Konga Travels ensures…
After successfully hosting the first Edition of the West Africa Telecoms Summit and Exhibition (WATISE), a regional gathering of telecoms players and stakeholders, all is now set for the second edition, WATISE 2.0, according to the organisers, TechnologyMirror, an ICT and Telecoms news cum information website. Announcing the WATISE 2.0 in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, the Convener, Isaiah Erhiawarien, said the theme of this edition is “Shaping the Future of the Telecoms Infrastructure Industry: Trends and Insights for a Digital Economy”. The statement noted that this year’s focus will be on the digital economy, the challenges of funding for the industry…
SEACOM, the leading Converged ICT services provider in Africa, encountered a service-affecting outage on its subsea cable system on the 24th of February 2024. The disruption is only on the segment of the cable that runs from Mombasa (Kenya) to Zafarana (Egypt). Initial assessments suggest that the disruption to the subsea cable occurred within the vicinity of the Red Sea, and other cables in the area appear to have also been impacted. SEACOM said in a statement that it is unable to confirm the cause of the disruption but is working with its cable repair partner to assess the feasibility…
Tech companies often look to the Mobile World Congress (MWC) as a launch point for their latest mobile innovations, hardware and software included. For Android users, Google is doing just that this week, announcing several new features to elevate its Android phones, tablets, Wear OS smartwatches, and even Android Auto experience. Of course, many of the features leverage what will easily be the star of this year’s event, AI. Read on for the full roundup of all the latest features coming to Android and when you can expect them. 1. Access Gemini right in Google Messages Since Gemini can produce…