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If You Imagine that Jeff Bezos Lives in that Castle, You’ll Understand Techno-feudalism

A great friend of Inside Telecom and a frequent contributor, Cesar Tabr, sent me an interview yesterday between Channel 4’s Krishan Guru-Murthy and Yanis Varoufakis, former Greek Finance Minister. Mr. Varoufakis was explaining society’s journey from about eight hundred years ago to today. What made the interview fascinating was his ability to take an extremely […]

US-China Tech Clash, AI Supremacy Showdown 

Generative artificial intelligence (A.I.) in US-China tech battle is emerging as the new battleground, intensifying tensions despite recent talks between the two nations.  In the battle for tech supremacy between the United States and China, a new battleground is emerging. The clash between the two nations over key technologies, such as semiconductors, has prompted experts […]

EU's Groundbreaking Draft to Reign in AI Giants like ChatGPT 

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: The European Parliament has taken a significant step towards regulating artificial intelligence (AI) products with the passage of the first draft of the EU AI Act regulations. The proposed law aims to ensure a safe development and application of AI systems, all while ensuring they respect international human rights laws.   The EU’s initiative sets […]

Big Tech's Motives in Africa: Development or Data Extraction? 

Tech Companies in Africa Must Prioritize Development and Responsible Data Practices: You’re sitting in a bustling café, surrounded by people engrossed in their smartphones, laptops, and other gadgets. The world around you is becoming increasingly digital, and Africa is no exception. But have you ever wondered why Big Tech giants like Google, Facebook, and Amazon […]