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Beyond likes and views: Turning social media into a tool for purpose

“Neither can internet popularity guarantee a successful future. But when technology is used responsibly alongside education and practical skills, it can give talented young people access to audiences and opportunities that previous generations did not have."

China's robots search for workforce breakthrough

A steady buzz is growing around China as advanced robotics emerges as the next frontier of the global AI boom, encompassing both investor enthusiasm and alarm from rivals such as the United States.

ISS to host first spacewalk by Frenchwoman

The spacewalk is scheduled to start at 1235 GMT and last six and a half hours, with the goal of replacing a space-to-ground antenna on the orbital complex, according to NASA

Fort Portal bishop urges responsible use of AI, digital technology

Muhirwa said Christians should not believe or share everything they encounter online without questioning its source, context and purpose.

Spain darkens as solar eclipse races south from Arctic

The spectral glow of the Sun's outer corona, shimmering out of the edges of the shadowy Moon, drew gasps and cheers from huge crowds, just 90 minutes after it first appeared in the remote Arctic region of northern Russia.

President Trump sued over sale of access to Truth Social posts

The billionaire Republican often uses the platform to announce huge news, ranging from developments in the Iran war to trade tariffs, all of which can instantly send market values tumbling or soaring.

Cybersecurity must be effective without burdening vulnerable customers

Gitta called on financial institutions to build "security by design" into their systems by deploying tools such as intelligent fraud detection, biometrics, and risk-based authentication to guard against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

Google's Gemini AI assistant reaches one billion users

The milestone, which Google calculated based on how many people use the Gemini app across its ecosystem, gives the search giant a victory amid a major overhaul of its AI division.

Judges, prosecutors undergo training on digital crimes

“Ask tough questions, leverage expertise, identify gaps and consider how the judiciary can improve its response to technological change,” Kawumi said. Underscoring the importance of the training, Kawumi noted that the digital environment poses serious risks to public safety and consumer protection.

Three arrested over unathorised sim card registration

“Police have also written to the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) to obtain the full particulars of the registered owners of the recovered National Identification Cards. In addition, inquiries are being conducted with Airtel and MTN to establish whether the suspects were authorised agents of the respective companies,” he added.

ICT ministry, communication stakeholders call for affordable internet, smartphone taxes

Zawedde said the government is engaging stakeholders on reducing taxes on smartphones and internet access, with a policy paper expected to be presented to Cabinet soon.

Why are tech stocks tanking?

These systems can etch minuscule circuits onto silicon to create microchips that power AI as well as all sorts of everyday electronics.

Uganda becomes East Africa's hub for virus detection and research

“An EAC Regional Centre of Excellence is a specialised institution recognised by the Community to provide advanced expertise, research, training, innovation and technical support in an area of regional importance. These Centres ensure that scientific knowledge and specialised capabilities developed in one Partner State become a shared regional resource benefiting all East Africans,” he said.

Mpigi school ICT skilling campaign receives Rotary boost

"Parents must stop abandoning their core responsibilities. Children cannot learn effectively on empty stomachs, regardless of how many computers we donate; these pupils need lunch at school, so I encourage you to contribute lunch to the school whenever you're called to do so,” Ssemwanga added.

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WhatsApp defamation: What you need to know

Casual WhatsApp conversations are increasingly spiralling into major defamation lawsuits in the country, as courts treat digital messages, voice notes, and group chats as permanent and public records whose legal implications are as significant as those of traditional means of communication, such as print media, radio and television.

Tororo technical institute IT equipment boost to enhance digital learning

Tahakanizibwa noted that digital literacy has become a key requirement for success in modern workplaces and educational institutions, making investments in technology increasingly important.

Let the machine type; teach our children to think

At MUST itself, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Pauline Byakika, the university's first female VC, heads an Institution that runs a data-science research hub that puts machine learning and AI to work on medical images, sharpening disease diagnosis across Africa. She has presented herself, even as a seasoned professor, as someone who must constantly learn, unlearn and relearn. If that is contextually true for a Vice Chancellor, it is true for a Senior Six student

UK PM announces ban on social media for under-16s

Starmer said that the government "will ban access to social media for all children under the age of 16", warning that these platforms are "exposing them to content that is dangerous" and "designed to be addictive".

Anthropic cuts access to AI models over US 'national security' order

Fable 5, released Tuesday, is a locked-down version of Mythos 5, a cutting-edge AI model that Anthropic has held back from the public amid concerns that it had unprecedented abilities to identify software vulnerabilities, or holes in code that hackers could exploit

Canada  to ban under-16s from social media, regulate AI

"We have seen the very serious consequences that online harms can have...The safety of children cannot be an afterthought," said Culture Minister Marc Miller in a statement announcing the proposal.