US President Donald Trump has announced a private sector investment in AI infrastructure through a joint venture called Stargate, with companies committing billions for immediate investment and job creation. OpenAI, Oracle, SoftBank, and MGX are key players in the funding, planning to invest up to $500 billion over four years to build data centers for AI projects in the US. Trump’s revocation of previous AI development restrictions has been praised, but concerns remain about the potential risks and lack of oversight in AI technology development.
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Faure Gnassingbé’s dynastic power play sparks youth anger
A new constitution in Togo has allowed long-time leader Faure Gnassingbé to assume the role of prime minister, evading presidential term limits, sparking widespread protests in Lomé, resulting in at least five deaths. Frustrated youth, led by musicians and activists rather than traditional opposition, are expressing anger against a regime that has been in power for nearly 60 years. Want More Context? 🔎
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