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AI systems are installed in most of our social spaces. And they are quickly embedding themselves into our social fabric, shaping public discourse in ways that were unimaginable just a few years ago. Platforms like Grok can generate and publish enormous amounts of content at unprecedented speeds. The scale is staggering, and so is the […]

How to Stay Compliant and Avoid Civil Penalties in Your Jurisdiction Over the past few years, there has been a noticeable surge in forex brokers operating across the African continent. From flashy social media campaigns to aggressive influencer marketing, many of these platforms seem to be “hacking” rapid growth and attracting thousands of eager traders. […]

What Every Software Developer Should Know About Protecting Their Code In the startup world, software is often the backbone of innovation—and the biggest asset. Whether it’s a game-changing mobile app, a disruptive fintech platform, or a backend algorithm powering AI tools, the code you write could be worth millions. Yet many startups overlook the legal […]

A Creator’s Guide to Safeguarding Intellectual Property In today’s AI-driven world, creativity is no longer the sole domain of human minds. AI can compose music, generate artworks, write books—even design new products. While this opens exciting possibilities, it also creates legal gray areas that make it harder than ever for creators to protect their original […]

The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has sparked an artistic revolution, with AI systems now capable of generating breathtaking images, captivating music, and intricate literary works. But as these digital masterpieces proliferate, a fundamental question emerges: Who owns AI-generated art? This isn’t just an academic debate; it delves into the core principles of Intellectual Property […]

The proliferation of AI-generated images, audio, or video content designed to mimic real individuals has sparked significant legal and ethical debates, particularly in the realm of politics. Across the globe, and increasingly within the African continent, deepfakes are emerging as a potent tool for misinformation, raising serious concerns about their potential to distort public perception, […]

Navigating compliance and opportunities in the new regulatory landscape The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act), which came into force on August 1, 2024, is the world’s first comprehensive legal framework regulating AI systems. While primarily targeting the EU market, its extraterritorial provisions mean that every AI system venture, including African tech and […]

Master data protection with our detailed GDPR compliance checklist. Your essential 8-step guide for African tech and fintech firms to navigate GDPR in 2025.

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