Instagram Set To Unveil Exciting New Features Soon

Instagram is set to launch exciting new features. The new features will include birthdays notifications, audio notes, Selfie video note and multiple lists in stories. Users will also be able to create lists for different groups and family members on their stories. The features will target the Genz users which will soon enter the testing phase as revealed by the Meta company. The purpose of the new features Birthday notifications Birthday notifications will help people let their friends and followers know when it\’s their birthday and help their friends celebrate them in various ways like stickers. Audio notes and selfie video notes The new two type of notes that will be introduced in Instagram will include audio note and selfie note. Audio note will help user leave a voice recording as a note. Selfie note will allow users to capture a short video that will loop in users note for 24 hours. Multiple lists in stories This feature will enable users to expand their lists beyond just close friends such as families and businesses.

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Kenya Set To Implement AI Regulations Under New Strategic Plan

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The government announces plan to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Kenya amid increasing use. This will be in accordance with the Kenya National AI Strategy (Draft) for 2025-2030 which aims at harnessing Al\’s potential to drive the country\’s economic growth. The plan will also seek to position Kenya as African leader in ascending AI to achieve national goals. This strategy envisages Kenya: being at the forefront of quality AI research and development and creating innovative and ethical solutions that address the needs of our local but diverse communities. The statement said. Leveraging local talent, datasets, and creativity to transform priority sectors and create inclusive economic growth. The statement added. Part of the strategy will involve developing a national framework that would regulate the technology\’s best uses as well as investing in AI infrastructure by implementing a national broadband program that will consist of high-speed internet and 5G networks. The infrastructure will be powered by green energy sources such as solar wind and geothermal to reduce environmental impact. Another theme will include launching public awareness campaign on AI rights, disinformation and misinformation to curb its misuse. The draft strategy comes as the government is battling to tame the youths who resort to generating AI images to express their dissatisfaction.

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Can Mr. Beast Save TikTok? YouTuber’s Ambitious Plan Stuns Netizens

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American YouTuber Mr. Beast whose real names are James Donaldson has expressed his desire to purchase popular social media platform TikTok. This was after the US Supreme Court had oral arguments on 10th January 2025 regarding a law that mandates the TikTok owner ByteDance to sell by 19th January 2025 or face a potential ban. Okay fine, I’ll but TikTok so it doesn’t get banned. Mr. Beast wrote on X formerly known as Twitter. Earlier, there were reports that China might sell TikTok’s US operation to popular billionaire Elon musk which ignited a storm on American social media. TikTok on the other hand dismissed the claims. We can’t be expected to comment on pure fiction. A spokesperson told BBC news. Biden’s administration allegedly raised concerns claiming that TikTok acts as spy and could cause political manipulation. TikTok repeatedly denied the allegations arguing that such a ban would infringe upon First Amendment right in the U.S. According to BBC, lawmakers such as Senator Edward Markey have pressed Biden’s administration to allow more time for negotiations. Additionally, Beijing has strongly indicated it won’t allow a forced sale of the platform. Despite that, potential buyers are reportedly showing interest to acquire the platform.

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TikTok Users Turn To Rednote As Us Ban Threatens Their Favourite Platform

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TikTok which has 170 million users in the United States might be banned in the US by January 19th. The threats to ban the popular platform has made the United States American content creators to flee to another Chinese social media app known as RedNote. RedNote escalated to the top of the Apple App Store downloads on Monday 13th January 2024 as users flocked to its Instagram-meets-Pinterest style layout. Users of RedNote welcomed their new users posting videos explaining to the how to use the app with hashtags like #TikTok refugees which have gone viral across the app. The US government passed a law last year that forced TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance to either sell its popular platform or shut it down. This was simply because the US government alleged that TikTok allows Beijing to collect data and spy on users and is a method to spread propaganda. Chana and ByteDance reportedly denied the claims. The ban might be effected on Sunday. RedNote acts as Pinterest, and it’s been described as ‘China’s Instagram’ but checks a couple of important boxes for creators who are worried they’ll lose followers should the looming TikTok ban hit on January 19th. The app has also built-in shopping features similar to the TikTok shop that have become a boon for creators looking to set up a storefront, stemming from the app’s early days as a social shopping app focused on fashion.

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Kenya Airways Donates Boeing 737 Aircraft To Mang’u High School

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The Kenya airways (KQ) has officially handed over retired Boeing 737-700 aircraft to Mang’u High school. The donated aircraft will be for the purposes of studying. The Institution had previously received their first donation from Wilson airport. Among those present during the donation ceremony included Archbishop Philip Anyolo of the Archdiocese of Nairobi, Mang’u high school Principal John Kuria, Nation Media Group Chairperson Wilfred Kiboro and Kasarani MP Captain Ronad Karauri. Mr This is an aircraft that is known worldwide and Mang’u is going to be the first school to receive such a donation from Kenya Airways. It is a milestone for our school and the community around Mang’u. Mr. Kuria the Principal stated. KQ Lands at Mang’u High School #WingsOfInnovation pic.twitter.com/OUYtOvZLXq — Kenya Airways (@KenyaAirways) January 12, 2025 He also added that the aircraft will encourage students in the aviation area to target higher grades noting that in the recent KCSE results, the students had scored a mean score of 10.1 points having recorder 107 straight As and 164 A-. The Chairperson of Nation Media Group Wilfred Kiboro also stated that they will make sure that they provide inspiring story for the young me and women to aspire to greater things and heights and assured that the aircraft will benefit thousands of students who would come to Mang’u High School in the future. The donated aircraft will serve as a training resource for the school enhancing aviation lessons and providing students with a modern training platform. And we’re off! The Boeing 737-700 NG is officially on the move, making its way along Airport North Road, drawing crowds and inspiring awe. A thrilling start to this historic journey. #WingsOfInnovation pic.twitter.com/OgElIm5s85 — Kenya Airways (@KenyaAirways) January 12, 2025

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TikTok To Cease Operations In The Us By January 19 Amid Regulatory Pressure

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Popular social media platform TikTok has announced that it will cease it might cease its operation in the United States. TikTok had challenged a rule that was passed last year ordering the company to split from its Chinese owner or be blocked from the US by January 19th. The US government argued that TikTok could be used by China as a tool for spying and political manipulation. TikTok on the other hand declined the claims arguing that it had been fairly targeted and stated that the measure violated the free speech of some 170 million American users. The lower courts sided with the government, but President-elect Donald Trump intervened and weighed on the dispute who therefore asked for the enforcement of the law to be paused to grant him time to come up with a deal. The law against TikTok had been passed last year by the Congress with the support from both the democratic and republican parties. TikTok has already been banned in other countries such as India. It will also face a possible ban by the government of US. With the face of the possible ban, a decision by the Supreme court could be made anytime within the coming days.

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Starlink Faces Rising Costs As Kenya Implements New Satellite License Fees

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The government plans to raise license fees for satellite communication service providers. This will make internet companies like Starlink to pay more to operate in Kenya. The new proposals were published by Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) in December who seeks to review the Satellite Landing Rights license which will require the companies to obtain set up shops locally. The CAK seeked to raise the initial license fees from the current approximately 1.6 million to 15 million and wants to introduce an annual operating fee of Ksh. 4 million or 0.4 per cent of the company’s annual gross. With this, the Stakeholders have till January 23rd to submit their views for the proposed regulations, which might be implemented in the 2025/2026 financial year. According to CAK, the change will ensure technology neutrality and allow investors to land signals using any technology and also expand its scope to accommodate investors. Companies will be required to pay a Ksh. 5,000 application fees for the license whose term is 15 years.

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Trump Asks U.S Supreme Court To Pause Law That Could Lead To TikTok Ban

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President-elect Donald Trump has requested the U.S Supreme Court to pause the enactment of a law that would ban Popular social media App TikTok or force its sale. The new law would require TikTok’s owner ByteDance to sell the App to an American company or face a ban. This was after the U.S. Congress voted in April to ban it unless it sells the App by January 19th. President Trump takes no position on the underlying merits of this dispute. D. John Sauer, Donald Trump’s lawyer said. Instead, he respectfully requests that the Court consider staying the Act’s deadline for divestment of January 19, 2025, while it considers the merits of this case, thus permitting President Trump’s incoming administration the opportunity to pursue a political resolution of the questions at issue in the case. He added. The President-elect had previously met with the TikTok CEO in December hours after he expressed, he had a soft spot for the app and that he was in favor of allowing TikTok to keep operating in the United States of America for a little while. He added that he had received billion views on the social media platform during his Presidential campaign. Regarding the TikTok ban, the U.S Justice Department has argued the Chinese control of TikTok poses a continuing threat to national security. The court is set to hear the case on January 10th.

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Google Fights Back Against US Push To Force Sale Of Chrome

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Google has countered US call to sell its chrome browser. This they did on Friday 20th December 2024. Google filed a proposed order banning the internet giant from requiring favorable distribution or treatment of its software on mobile devices as a condition of licensing popular apps like chrome. In November, the US Government had asked a judge to order the dismount of google by selling its widely used chrome browser in a major antitrust crackdown on the company. Nothing in this final judgement shall otherwise prohibit Google from providing consideration to a mobile device manufacturer or wireless carrier with respect to any Google product or service in exchange for such entity’s distribution, placement on any access point, promotion or licensing of that Google product or service. The proposed order specified. Google is expected to appeal the ruling leaving the final say to the Supreme Court. The case could be upended by the arrival of President-elect Donald Trump to the White House in January since his administration will likely replace the current team in charge of the Justice Department’s antitrust division. The new department could choose to either carry on with the case or abandon the case.

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You Can Now Schedule Instagram DMs-Here’s How to Use the Feature

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Instagram has launched the ability to schedule direct messages. About the new feature The social media platform can now let users to type messages and up to 29 days in advance as to when they want their messages sent. The new feature will be for all users globally and will be important for brands that want to schedule messages during internet peak hours as well as users seeking to reach their friends at specific times or reminder in advance. How the new feature works Type the message Long-press the send-button Choose specific date and time you want the message to be delivered. The time zone will be based on the sender’s device settings and notification that you have ‘I scheduled message’ will show every time you open the chat until the message is delivered. Other Updates As per now, the feature is limited to text messages, photos and videos can only be done in real-time. Other updates Instagram has included in the DMs include message editing, drawing on photos, sharing live location with friends and the ability for users to add nicknames for messages instead of using their Instagram names. With the updates and future updates, Instagram seeks to take on rivals like snapchat.

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