All the gifts DStv, Telkom, MTN, and Vodacom gave parliamentary ministers: Parliament has released the register of members’ interests for 2022, showing the gifts ministers received and their shareholdings. Other tech companies that gave gifts include Cell C and Huawei. – MyBroadband
Competition Commission delays investigation into Takealot and Google online dominance: The Competition Commission has received a one-month extension to complete its Online Intermediation Platforms Market Inquiry. – MyBroadband
Mecer Inter-Ed: Achieves all 6 Microsoft Designations Solutions: Mecer Inter-Ed, a Microsoft Training and Certification partner, has benchmarked itself with the announcement of having attained all the solution designations as per the Microsoft Cloud Partner Program. – MyBroadband
Nato wants deal with China on “responsible” use of military AI: The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is pushing to develop shared universal standards for new technologies, following up on an AI strategy agreed among the alliance’s members that outlines principles for responsible use. – MyBroadband
Netflix’s password sharing crackdown delayed: The company had planned to begin charging for password sharing in the US in the first three months of 2023. Now it says it will do so in the next couple months. – MyBroadband
ChatGPT and other AI tools could expose corporate secrets: The widespread adoption of new AI chatbots and writing tools could leave companies vulnerable to data leaks and lawsuits, said Israel-based venture firm Team8. – MyBroadband
Facebook and WhatsApp cutting jobs: Meta Platforms is set to commence companywide layoffs on Wednesday as it restructures teams and works toward founder Mark Zuckerberg’s goal of greater efficiency. – MyBroadband
Gauteng’s crime-fighting panic button plan could really work: Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has faced scathing criticism for his government’s plan to roll out e-panic buttons on a large scale to combat crime. One well-known mobile safety service provider thinks that with one key adjustment, the idea is not too far-fetched. – MyBroadband
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