Michael Akuchie

Meta Community Notes
Meta’s Community Notes Model: Implications for Content Moderation in Africa

If Meta follows X’s trend, we might see a content moderation system that allows social…

Startup
The 5 Most Funded African Tech Startups in 2024

While many startups in Africa have to bootstrap themselves until they secure funding from venture…

AI in Africa
5 Ways AI Impacted Africa in 2024

Although AI’s emergence has been quite slow in Africa compared to other regions such as…

ICT in Africa
5 African Countries That Made Waves in ICT Adoption in 2024

Measuring the rate of ICT adoption in a region like Africa is no easy feat.…

Internet access
Why Internet Access in Africa Is Expensive and Slow

While data prices in Africa are considerably higher than in other regions, the quality of…

Online dating scams
Counting the Losses of Online Dating Scams: How Victims Can Find Trust Again

For online dating scam victims, the urge to venture into the world looking for love…

How Budgeting Apps Empower Young Africans
How Budgeting Apps Empower Young Africans

When done correctly, budgeting can transform one’s finances by allocating resources wisely, reducing the likelihood…

Content piracy on digital streaming platforms
Content Piracy in Nigeria: Trends, Challenges, and Pathways to Resolution

While it can be tempting to download new movies, songs, and the latest episodes of…

Cross-border payment
Can Digital Innovation Simplify Africa’s Cross-Border Payment Hurdles?

Despite the huge potential of cross-border payments in Africa, people still struggle to send money…

Optimus
Optimus: A Glimpse into the Future of Human-Robot Collaboration

Unlike most robots, which are programmed to perform one task or more, Optimus, the humanoid…