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Though Instagram head Adam Mosseri doesn’t want to filter out AI content on the platform, he argues that you “shouldn’t have it in your feed” if you don’t like it. “I don’t think we should filter out AI content,” Mosseri said during an interview on Lenny Rachitsky’s podcast. “I think we should let you know if content is AI content or not.”At the same time, Mosseri seems to be drawing a distinction between content-based sorting and banning AI from the platform entirely. In fact, he believes people who love AI content “should be able to have a feed that’s just…

Getting licensed under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) framework is only the beginning for crypto custodians, as regulators turn their attention from authorization to operational resilience.The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) on Wednesday launched a Common Supervisory Action (CSA) to examine the operational resilience of crypto asset service providers (CASPs), placing custody services at the center of the review.“The signal is quite clear: for custodians, a licence is the start line, not the finish,” Sebastien Dessimoz, co-founder and managing partner at digital asset infrastructure firm Taurus, told Cointelegraph.The review comes shortly after MiCA’s transitional period expired,…

Zainab Sodiq, the journalist whose detention by the State Security Service (SSS), also known as DSS, sparked criticism from rights groups and press freedom advocates, has regained her freedom after days in the agency’s custody. Activist and presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore announced her release on Friday, attributing it to sustained pressure from Nigerians, civil society groups and lawyers who demanded her freedom. “We have good news! Ms Zainab Sadiq is finally free from the grip of repression,” Mr Sowore wrote in a Facebook post, thanking human rights lawyer Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), the President of International…

The Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO) has pledged to cooperate fully with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) in its investigation into major global technology companies and generative artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, saying it will provide all necessary evidence to support the inquiry. The body issued the pledge in a statement signed by its Vice President, Frank Aigbogun, on Friday, noting that the move to investigate the tech giants will challenge the tech companies’ lack of transparency and accountability in their operations in Nigeria. On Monday, President Bola Tinubu directed the FCCPC to investigate major global tech companies over…

Freed Oyo pupils and their teacher It is a welcome relief that the kidnapped students and teachers of Oriire community have finally been released. However, their freedom should not be taken to mean that life has returned to normal for them. Many who have been freed by kidnappers become slaves of psychological trauma from their experiences of fear, humiliation, violence, uncertainty and helplessness during their ordeal. They must be given emergency, ongoing and professionally coordinated psychotherapy when they get back home. We are blessed that the students and teachers have regained their freedom. The emotional agonies that many of us…

Head Coach Justine Madugu has selected a team of 25 players, including Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, undisputed Africa’s best goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defender Osinachi Ohale, midfielder Jennifer Echegini and forward Asisat Oshoala, to defend Nigeria’s Women Africa Cup of Nations title at the upcoming 14th edition in Morocco, 26 July – 16 August. There are also home-based goalkeeper Fatima Oloko, defenders Michelle Alozie, Oluwatosin Demehin and Christy Ucheibe, midfielders Halimatu Ayinde and Toni Payne, and forwards Esther Okoronkwo, Francisca Ordega, Chinwendu Ihezuo and Omorinsola Babajide. Cup-holders Nigeria, gunning for a record-extending 11th title, are up against Egypt, Zambia and debutants Malawi…

The Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Nureni Adeniran, on Friday welcomed the safe return of the abducted teachers and pupils, describing their release as a moment of great relief and thanksgiving for the entire education community in the state. In a statement personally signed in Ibadan, the state capital, Adeniran gave glory to God for preserving the lives of the victims and making their reunion with their families possible after the traumatic ordeal. He said, “The development has brought immense joy to families, colleagues, classmates and all those who stood in prayers and hope throughout the…

Hello my friends! My protocol pals! My computational compadres!I’m David, a technology reporter and cohost of the Waveform Podcast. I’ll be hosting a subscriber-only “AMA” today at 11AM PT / 2PM ET. For the next six weeks, I’m filling in for senior reviewer Allison Johnson, who you are all likely very familiar with. That means I’ll be covering new releases from Apple, Google, Samsung, and the works. I’ve already done some freelancing for The Verge, including camera reviews, attending the Switch 2 launch event, and cohosting episodes of the Vergecast and Version History, so you may have seen me before!I’ve…

A bipartisan housing bill containing a ban on a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the United States is set to become law as the deadline approaches for President Donald Trump to sign it.Just after midnight on Friday, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will have been in Trump’s hands for 10 days, excluding Sundays, the maximum amount of time a bill can be on the president’s desk without a veto or a signature. Under the US Constitution, the legislation will automatically become law without action from Trump, who canceled the signing ceremony for the bill on Jun 24.In…

Justin Baldoni and Gina Rodriguez evolved from onscreen love interests to best friends. The duo met on the set of Jane the Virgin, which premiered on The CW in 2014. Based on a Venezuelan telenovela, Jane the Virgin starred Rodriguez as devout virgin Jane who became pregnant after an accidental artificial insemination by her gynecologist while Baldoni played Rafael a.k.a the father of her baby. Before Jane the Virgin came to an end five seasons later, Baldoni reflected on the impact the show had on his life. “What a magical experience @cwjanethevirgin was. Even from the audition there was something…