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Tech - News Updated: March 17, 2024

Tech byte: Catch up on latest tech news roundup from March10 to March 17, 2024

By Lawrence Agbo
March 17, 2024
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We're glad you're here for the most recent collections of Technology News, where we swiftly present the most interesting AllNews stories from the previous week.

 

Internet disruptions: West African nations suffer undersea cable damage

Eight West African countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon Ivory Coast, Liberia, and the Benin Republic on Thursday witnessed poor internet access as a result of damage to international undersea cables supplying them with connectivity.

Part of the cables affected by the damage are the West Africa Cable System (WACS), the Africa Coast to Europe (ACE), MainOne, and SAT3 cables. Read more here.

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Why Google restricts AI chatbot, Gemini responses to election-related queries

Google has begun to limit Gemini's responses to election-related queries in countries where elections are being held. 

The move is expected to prevent the AI chatbot from providing potentially misleading or incorrect information during sensitive political periods. Read more here.

2024 US election: Biden's TikTok ban threatens young voter outreach

President Joe Biden's intention to sign a ban on TikTok, alleging its ties to the Chinese government, might jeopardise his re-election campaign's vital outreach to younger voters.

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House Republicans voted on Wednesday to compel TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to relinquish its US operations or face a ban. Biden has promised to sign the bill if it passes the Senate. Read more here.

Mercedes-Benz to use humanoid robotics for manufacturing

Mercedes-Benz, a global automotive leader, has embarked on a pioneering venture in humanoid robotics, partnering with Apptronik, an Austin-based robotics startup.

The collaboration aims to integrate humanoid robotics into manufacturing processes, with Apptronik's expertise and technological advancements driving innovation in this endeavour. Read more here.

Why GB WhatsApp urges users to switch

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Users of GB WhatsApp, a customised version of the famous messaging software, recently received an unexpected message encouraging them to "switch to WhatsApp now." 

The letter said that users would soon require the official WhatsApp to continue using their accounts, which caused instant confusion and alarm among recipients. Read more here.

These are a few of this week's most recent technology news. For more information on the most recent news in Nigeria and across the world, visit www.allnews.ng.

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