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AI companies, including Nvidia and Mistral, urge policymakers to avoid broad restrictions on open-weight AI models as Washington debates responses to Chinese AI and alleged model distillation.

US tech groups and investors respond to calls for restrictions on advanced Chinese technology

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As Uganda seeks to position itself in the artificial intelligence economy, Vision Africa AI says homegrown innovation will be critical to ensuring the country develops solutions tailored to local challenges rather than relying solely on imported technologies.

Trump’s ‘Golden Age’ of American science starts with dismantling it, while funneling billions into AI.

Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than half a million Broncos because a wiring harness in the engine compartment can short circuit and increase the risk of fire

The Judiciary has launched a review of High Court circuit boundaries following concerns that the current arrangement has created challenges for court users in some parts of the country.

A16z, Dell, Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia and Palantir are among over 20 companies that signed onto the letter shared exclusively with POLITICO.

As Uganda’s digital economy expands beyond connectivity into online services and businesses, Milima Security says cybersecurity must become a shared responsibility, with individuals and organisations recognising that cyber threats affect every sector.

Coffee farming has emerged as the backbone of economic transformation in Gomba District, with residents crediting the crop for improved incomes, better housing, education opportunities and increased household wealth.

Drs. Nixon Kitimoi and Fixon Akonya Okonye have secured an additional UGX 5.2 billion to advance the next phase of a residential estate in Kampala through their family-owned multi-sector company, Pal and Lisa. The project is expected to deliver 45 single-family homes, designed to meet the needs of a broad range of tenants. The fresh […] The post Drs. Kitimoi and Okonye Secure Additional UGX 5.2 Billion to Drive UGX 1

Chinese open-weight models are gaining steam against leading offerings from American companies. OpenAI and Anthropic did not sign the letter.

The diarrhea-causing parasite has sickened thousands this summer.

Author summary Malaria remains a major public health challenge in Ethiopia, where Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum often occur together in the same patient. While mixed-species infections are common, little is known about how they compare to single-…

Emirates' A350 economy cabin already included a handful of premium features, but the new U-Dream headrest is the best yet.

Uganda and South Sudan have renewed commitments to strengthen security cooperation, ease cross-border trade and manage migration challenges, amid continuing instability concerns in South Sudan and growing pressure on communities and traders along the two countries’ shared frontier.

Wall Street’s concerns about capex and free cash flow for big tech now outweigh optimism regarding cloud performance.

It's spending $8 billion in cash and stock on its latest acquisition.

Albertsons cut its annual outlook after comparable grocery sales declined, while digital and pharmacy growth helped offset pressure in its core business.

After five months of war, analysts say oil markets will be forced to price in long-term disruption to global energy flows.

As Uganda works to expand participation in the digital economy, the Digital Defenders Protection Initiative says inclusion must go hand in hand with online safety, warning that citizens and businesses can only benefit from technology when they trust and understand the risks involved.

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Fuel prices continue to oscillate between 6,300 shilling (1.68 dollars) and 6,700 shillings per litre for both petrol and diesel, contributing most to the high average prices of goods and services in the second quarter of 2026. According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), at the end of June … The post Fuel hikes threaten Central bank inflation target appeared first on The Independent U

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