Regulation

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has clarified that traders with stocks of low-cost phones and other charging devices can sell them, but new imports must use USB Type-C. The statement follows public uproar this week. CA denied claims that the rules target low-end phones.

March 27, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

In a follow-up to last month's announcement of Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 (PP Tunas)—which restricts children under 16 from high-risk digital platforms starting March 28, 2026—Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya met Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid on Friday evening. They reviewed platform compliance, with the government warning of sanctions for non-compliance.

A study reveals that teenagers on TikTok are exposed to highly targeted undisclosed advertisements, bypassing the European Union's prohibition on profiling minors for ads. Researchers found that while formal ads comply with the law, hidden promotional content dominates and is aggressively personalized. This loophole in the Digital Services Act allows platforms to deliver commercial material disguised as regular posts.

March 12, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

A University of Cambridge study on AI-enabled toys like Gabbo reveals they often misinterpret children's emotional cues and disrupt developmental play, despite benefits for language skills. Researchers, led by Jenny Gibson and Emily Goodacre, urge regulation, clear labeling, parental supervision, and collaboration between tech firms and child development experts.

A recent Government Accountability Office report has exposed significant shortcomings in federal oversight of geoengineering and weather modification activities in the United States. The findings highlight inadequate monitoring and reporting mechanisms that could allow untracked operations and fuel public misinformation. Experts call for improved transparency to address these issues amid growing interest in climate interventions.

March 09, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Egypt's president has issued a decree appointing Islam Azzam as acting chairperson of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), the body overseeing non-banking financial markets. The appointment, under Presidential Decree No. 116 of 2026, aims to boost the sector's efficiency and its contribution to economic development.