August 21, 2026

Tech companies face lawsuits over alleged use of voices to train AI

Tech giants face lawsuits over alleged use of voices to train AI

Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Samsung and other major technology companies are facing nine proposed class-action lawsuits in Chicago over allegations that they used people’s voices to develop AI systems without...
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Donald Trump calls on Congress to pass the Crypto Clarity Act

Trump Calls on Congress to Pass Crypto Clarity Act

President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass the Crypto Clarity Act, a bill aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for digital assets in the US.
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US banking regulator works on stablecoin rules under the GENIUS Act

US Banking Regulator Races to Meet January Deadline for Stablecoin Rules Under GENIUS Act

The OCC is rushing to finalize stablecoin regulations under the GENIUS Act by January 2025 after missing a July deadline, Comptroller Jonathan Gould says.
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X explores stablecoin payments for content creators and expands financial services

X Explores Stablecoin Payments for Content Creators as Platform Pursues Financial Services Expansion

Elon Musk's X is reportedly testing stablecoin payment systems for influencers and content providers as part of its broader fintech ambitions.
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An illustration featuring the Anthropic logo, AI-powered medical research visuals, DNA strands, and laboratory scientists collaborating on rare disease research.

Kraken parent Payward joins Anthropic AI security project to hunt crypto vulnerabilities

Payward Inc., parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing to deploy AI tools for cybersecurity vulnerability detection.
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Luno cryptocurrency exchange branding with Nigeria SEC regulatory approval graphics, blockchain network visuals, and digital asset trading interface

Nigeria’s SEC requires crypto firms to register and share transaction data under new rules

Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission introduces registration requirement for crypto platforms, including foreign firms serving Nigerian users.
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Google Gemini offering Nigerian students free AI access for one year.

Google offers Nigerian students free year of AI access through Gemini for Education

Google is providing one year Gemini AI tools for Nigerian students, e artificial intelligence into education across Africa.
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Developers bypass Anthropic AI content watermarks shortly after launch.

Developers Claim Bypass of Anthropic’s AI Content Watermarks Hours After Launch

Anthropic introduced invisible watermarks in Claude outputs to meet EU rules. Developers say they found workarounds within hours of the announcement.
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AfriBlocks Pan-African freelance platform connecting African talent with global clients.

AfriBlocks: The Pan-African startup building Africa’s freelance economy

Finding skilled professionals in Africa is not necessarily the problem. The harder part is connecting that talent to companies that need it, while making the process of hiring, managing projects...
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