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Kenya Eyes AI Revolution With New Government Strategy
NAIROBI, Kenya- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says Kenya is stepping up efforts to prepare for the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI), describing the...
WhatsApp to Introduce Usernames in Major Privacy Update
MENLO PARK, United States — WhatsApp will begin rolling out usernames that allow users to connect without sharing their phone numbers, marking one of...
Pope Leo XIV Warns AI Is Not Morally Neutral, Calls for Ethical Scrutiny of Technology
VATICAN CITY, Vatican City — Pope Leo XIV has cautioned against viewing artificial intelligence (AI) as a morally neutral technology, arguing that every digital...
Android 17 Arrives With AI, Smarter Multitasking, and Enhanced Security
NAIROBI, Kenya — Google has officially launched Android 17, introducing a major software upgrade focused on artificial intelligence, multitasking, content creation, and mobile security.The...
Spotify Deletes 57,000 Fake Podcasts Used to Promote Illegal Online Drug Sales
Music streaming giant Spotify has removed more than 57,000 fake podcast episodes after investigators uncovered a massive online scam operation using the platform to...
The Scoop- Walls Have Ears
The Scoop by Y News is a one-page online magazine that takes you straight into Kenya's corridors of power. Each edition delivers sharp, thrilling stories – secrets, deals, and behind-the-scenes intrigues shaping the nation. Designed for the fast reader, The Scoop is made to be consumed in a glance and shared in a click.




