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Morocco rises to fourth in MENA startup funding rankings

Morocco has solidified its position as a growing player in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) startup ecosystem, climbing to fourth place in regional funding rankings for July 2025. This advancement puts the North African nation ahead of Egypt, which dropped in rankings due to macroeconomic challenges......

Meta faces US Senate probe over AI chatbots engaging with minors

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is under investigation after revelations that its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots were permitted to engage in romantic or sensual conversations with minors. The probe, announced Friday by Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo), chair of a Senate Judiciary subcommittee......

UIR and Cisco collaborate to launch AI and cybersecurity innovation hub

Cisco and the International University of Rabat (UIR) have partnered to establish a Cisco EDGE Incubation Center, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity in Morocco. The collaboration is set to position UIR as a strategic hub for technological innovation......

Nigeria harnesses GITEX to drive tech innovation and policy reform

Nigeria is cementing its position as a leading digital powerhouse in Africa through a combination of policy advancements, global collaborations, and a thriving startup ecosystem. With its first edition of GITEX NIGERIA set to take place from September 1-4 in Abuja and Lagos, the nation is showcasing......

Morocco and Dubai unite to boost Africa’s digital future through GITEX collaboration

Leaders from Morocco’s Digital Development Agency (ADD) and the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) have reinforced their partnership to position Africa as a global digital powerhouse. The collaboration, centered on the successful GITEX Africa event, reflects their shared ambition to drive innovation,......

Agadir launches AI chatbot to transform citizen communication

Agadir has taken a significant step towards digital transformation by announcing plans to implement a Unified Intelligent Command Center (CCIU) with an AI chatbot interface. The city has issued a call for tenders to select a provider for the project, which has a budget exceeding MAD 5 million ($500,000). Enhancing......

Morocco targeted by Android malware PlayPraetor in global cyberattack

A powerful Android Trojan known as PlayPraetor has infected over 11,000 smartphones worldwide, with Morocco emerging as the only African country targeted so far in this growing cyber threat. The malware spreads through fake Google Play pages and deceptive social media ads, primarily affecting users in......

Morocco partners with Aciturri to produce electric aircraft for urban mobility

Vertical Aerospace has announced a collaboration with Spanish aerospace company Aciturri Aerostructures to manufacture airframes for its VX4 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The partnership leverages Aciturri’s production facility in Morocco and aims to advance sustainable......

TikTok removes over 1 million videos in Morocco during Q1 2025

TikTok has revealed that it removed 1,040,981 videos from its platform in Morocco during the first quarter of 2025. The takedowns were part of the company’s ongoing efforts to enforce community guidelines and ensure content safety across the platform. The social media giant’s Community Guidelines......

Roketsan partners with Kale to advance Türkiye’s defense industry with local engines

Turkish defense firm Roketsan has entered a groundbreaking agreement with Istanbul-based Kale Jet Engines to integrate locally manufactured turbojet engines into its cruise missiles. This collaboration marks a significant step toward Türkiye's vision of achieving full independence in defense......

ChatGPT conversations exposed in Google search: A growing privacy concern

Thousands of ChatGPT conversations that users believed were private are now appearing in Google search results, raising serious concerns about online privacy and the handling of sensitive data by tech companies. When a user clicks the “Share” button on ChatGPT, a unique URL is created, allowing......

Meta to test AI-assisted job interviews for software engineers

Meta is experimenting with a new recruitment strategy by testing coding interviews that allow candidates to use artificial intelligence tools during evaluations. This initiative, currently being trialed internally, aims to better reflect real working environments where AI is frequently used—especially......

Nokia to power Medusa submarine cable linking Morocco and Europe

Nokia has announced its contract to supply cutting-edge technology for the Medusa submarine cable, a landmark project aimed at enhancing digital connectivity between Europe and North Africa. The Finnish telecommunications giant will deploy its 1830 GX platform and ICE7 coherent optics, enabling efficient,......