1-4 Generative AI is being weaponised in the darkest corners of the internet. AI-generated child sexual abuse material surged 1,325% from 2023 to 2024. The world wants to stop it, but the proposed cure means watching everyone.

Albania has appointed an AI system as “Minister of Procurement.”
I explored what this means - and the surprising pros and cons.
Context: Public procurement in Albania has faced persistent corruption challenges.
The government now wants an AI system to manage tenders and reduce irregularities.

NEWS |🩺 AI for care in a Lebanese war hospital, enhancing doctors’ capacity in India, radar +predictive AI for elder care in South Korea

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Last week, I had the privilege of moderating a panel on (In)Equality in the use of AI in newsrooms. We discussed the future of AI in media in Africa at the Africa Media Festival in Nairobi, Kenya. #FutureOfAI #FutureOfMedia #AfricaMediaFestival #FutureOfJournalism

Would You Trust a Cyborg Cockroach to Save Lives? 🪳
Scientists at Osaka University have turned cockroaches into biohybrids — part insect, part machine — capable of navigating disaster zones and hard-to-reach spaces.

OpenAI now serves 400 million users every week, with two million businesses paying for enterprise AI services.
What does this growth mean in practice?
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Microsoft says AI tools like Copilot and ChatGPT might be chipping away at critical thinking in the workplace. The catch? Employees relying on AI too often risk weakening their independent problem-solving skills. So, productivity at the cost of creativity? how long this will last?

We’re relaunching Middle East Today with a fresh format and a clear mission: "The Middle East, Explained."
In a fast-changing region, staying informed matters more than ever.

✨ Thrilled to discover that one of my articles has been cited over 20 times in numerous academic papers across various languages 🌍especially since it was a critical one talking about how to see history with a futuristic eye to decolonialize the public spaces. 🖤

Taking a break in India, with one goal in mind: to unlearn.
It’s a chance to let go of old habits, challenge assumptions, and make space for fresh perspectives. Here’s to a journey of growth and discovery.

1/9 🚀 Bluesky is on fire! With @jay.bsky.team reporting 20 million users, the "Xodus" from Twitter is real. This migration reflects a deeper dissatisfaction with the current social media landscape. But is this new frontier truly "bluer," or just a nostalgic mirage? #Bluesky #DigitalMigration