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Instagram is putting a Teleprompter in your pocket

Forgot to memorize your script? Instagram’s Edits app now has a built-in teleprompter to help creators stay smooth on camera.

Listen to learn more. 

Couchpiece: Provocation

On this week's series on the couch 🛋 with Ekene Ezeji, we're drawing our inspirations from PROVOCATION😡 ‘Like a red rag to a bull’ 🐂; ‘I saw red!’, is it true that we can’t help being provoked?

We'll be looking at this topic from three different angles, Provocation; Why We Are Provoked; and Provocation - The Choice is Ours.

Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays. 

#couchpieceseries #livesinmotionng

Couchpiece: Don't Quit

This week on the couch 🛋 with Ekene Ezeji, our inspiration is focused on not quitting. 

COUCH INSPIRATION 🛋 - ‘DON’T QUIT!’, ‘DON’T QUIT!!’, ‘DON’T QUIT!!!’ … I imagine someone needs to hear this, "Dreams are meant to stretch us".

Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays. 

#couchpieceseries #livesinmotionng

Is Social Media Finally Putting Creators First?

From Meta’s new beat markers that sync your Reels to music, to TikTok’s live DMs that take creator engagement to the next level.

Here’s everything you need to stay updated on your favorite social media platforms!

OpenAI’s romance with Ex-Apple’s Johnny Ive

Our in-house design lead, Tolu, is so excited about this story, he shares the importance and possible impacts with us on this episode.

 

It is clear that there’s a gap in the market for hardware that can better utilise the capabilities of generative AI.

 

In this episode, we discuss Ive's move to OpenAI and it’s impact on Apple from a Design Lead’s Perspectives.

Network providers will now reimburse users for network downtime

Nigeria’s Communications Commission (NCC), says that users in the country can now get reimbursed for network downtime.

 

The NCC also launched a network downtime monitoring system where users can access in real time, the number and severity of network downtime and also report same.

 

A lot of questions and grey areas still exist however and they’re all highlighted in this episode.

Inside TerraHaptiz’s biggest deal, Starlink’s Ghana Dilemma and IHS Rwandan exit

 

In this week’s episode, we dive into the major happenings in the week before. 

 

From 2 year old Nigerian drone startup who just got their biggest contract to Starlink’s 1 month deadline to set up shop in Ghana or cease operations and then to IHS’ Rwandan exit move among others.

Couchpiece: Leadership

This week on the couch 🛋 with Ekene Ezeji, we’re setting out the profile of a leader, the trappings as well as the weight of it… perhaps some of us are considering applying for the job?

Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays. 

#couchpieceseries #livesinmotionng

The Dark Side of AI: Is AI Playing Politics with You? (EP 2)

Is AI playing Politics with You?

This is the second part in the series "The Dark Side of AI", which will highlight how we can protect our democracy from digital manipulation.

​​The objective is to educate and enlighten You on how AI influences and impacts us on a large scale.

​​This series discusses solutions at the technical and policy level on how we can protect our democracy from digital manipulation.

Panelists:
Kingsley Owadara -  AI Ethicist, Pan-Africa Centre for AI Ethics
Kings Korodi - Team Lead, CAIEGA
Nelson Ejimadu - Data Scientist and AI Expert
Relebohile Patricia - Health Innovator/Inclusive Governance Advocate

This series is powered by PolicyLab.

Why You Are Not Getting That Remote Job

Remote jobs are everywhere  but are they really within reach for African talent?

On this episode of Cruise Ctrl, tune in to listen to Peepuu’s founder Dami Fayanjuola unpack why so many skilled Nigerians and Africans are still getting passed over for global remote roles.

From access and infrastructure to mentorship, exposure, and the kinds of support African professionals really need to thrive remotely.

The Dark Side of AI: Protecting Yourself From AI-powered Fraud Ep 1

Social engineering, deepfakes, voice cloning and identity theft; the dark side of AI?

This episode is the first in the series on "The Dark Side of AI: Protecting Yourself from AI-powered Fraud".

 

It explores the ethical implications of AI misuse, its impact on society — from online dating scams to child exploitation — and the urgent need for robust regulatory measures. 

 

Join us as we uncover the risks, share real-world examples, and provide essential tips on how to protect yourself in an era where technology can be as dangerous as it is innovative.

 

Panelists:

Charles Ikem - Executive Director, PolicyLab Africa

Kingsley Owadara - AI Ethicist, Pan-Africa Centre for AI Ethics

Raymond Amumpaire - Team Lead, CAIEGA

Judith Murungi - 2024 Rising Star in AI Ethics (WomenInAI)

 

This episode is powered by PolicyLab.