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Musk’s X challenges New York law on content moderation in latest legal conflict

X Corp., the social media company owned by Elon Musk, has filed a lawsuit against the state of New York, targeting the recently enacted Stop Hiding Hate Act (S895B). The law, which requires social media platforms to disclose their content moderation practices, has been labeled by Musk’s company......

Catalonia invests 18 million to combat cyberattacks amid AI and quantum computing threats

The traditional image of a hacker breaking into systems manually is fading as cybercriminals increasingly use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to conduct faster and more effective cyberattacks. Facing this challenge, Catalonia is stepping up its digital security efforts to take a significant leap forward.......

Naver collaborates with Nvidia and Nexus to establish AI data center in Morocco

Korean company Naver has announced a partnership with Nvidia and Nexus to construct an AI data center in Morocco. This collaboration aims to provide sovereign AI computing services across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The data center will have a total capacity of 500 megawatts, with the first......

Samsung's hidden surveillance app raises alarms across MENA region

Social Media Exchange (SMEX), a nonprofit advocating for digital rights in West Asia and North Africa, has raised concerns about a surveillance threat posed by Israeli-linked software pre-installed on Samsung smartphones across the MENA region. Pre-installed app collects user data without consent SMEX......

Why Instagram Shopping Failed and How Brands Are Thriving Without It

Instagram Shopping, launched in 2017, was envisioned as a game-changer in social commerce. Meta, the parent company of Instagram, introduced features such as product tagging, in-app checkout, and storefronts to create a seamless shopping experience. By 2020, entire full-screen storefronts became available,......

Algerian hacker group claims new breach of Morocco’s road safety agency

The Ministry of Justice in Morocco has denied reports of any cyberattack on its systems following allegations of data leaks circulating online. In a formal statement, the ministry emphasized that its information platforms remain secure and unaffected by any breaches. The announcement comes amid claims......

Morocco Joins U.S. Advanced Training Program

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced a contract with Cubic Defense Acquisition Inc. to provide logistical support for the P5 Combat Training System (P5CTS), which includes participation from Morocco. Valued at approximately $400 million, the contract involves the U.S. Air Force and several partner......

Morocco investigates alleged cyber attack on judiciary council website

The Public Prosecutor at the Court of Appeal in Rabat has initiated an official investigation into reports suggesting that the website of the Supreme Council of the Judiciary may have been hacked. This decision follows social media posts alleging a cyberattack that purportedly leaked two administrative......

OpenAI Partners with Google Cloud in Unexpected AI Collaboration

OpenAI has decided to utilize Google's cloud services to address its increasing computing demands, according to three sources. This unexpected collaboration highlights a shift in the competitive landscape of artificial intelligence, as it marks OpenAI's effort to diversify its computing resources......

Algeria’s Jabaroot hacker group targets Morocco’s justice ministry in major cyberattack

The Algerian hacker group Jabaroot has claimed responsibility for a significant cyberattack on Morocco’s Ministry of Justice, marking the latest in a series of breaches targeting Moroccan state institutions. The incident has raised serious concerns about the country’s cybersecurity defenses......

Innovative Tunnel Project Connecting Spain and Morocco Inspires Elon Musk

The planned continental tunnel project connecting Spain and Morocco has inspired Canadian-American entrepreneur Elon Musk, who aims to develop a similar initiative in the United Arab Emirates called the "Dubai Loop." According to the newspaper El Faro de Ceuta, Musk’s "Dubai Loop"......

Spanish magazine: Morocco a rising technological hub in Africa

Morocco is rapidly emerging as a major technological hub in Africa, thanks to an ambitious national strategy and a highly skilled youth population, according to the Spanish magazine Parada Visual. In its Monday edition, the magazine highlights Morocco’s growing influence as a key digital player......

Morocco leads Africa in data center development

The country has swiftly embraced the digital transformation era. In 2020, the Agency for Digital Development introduced a strategic plan prioritizing digital infrastructure. Since then, the government has implemented various incentives, such as tax reductions and exemptions under the National Investment......