Africa Tech Kin with Danny that Guy:Age Verification Explained & the end of Online Anonymity
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Are you ready to show your ID to log into Facebook, X, or YouTube? A global storm is brewing over new age verification laws that promise to "protect children" but could end the open and anonymous internet as we know it. In this deep dive, Danny that Guy breaks down the flawed tech, the risks to your privacy, and why these well-meaning laws might be unenforceable and dangerous.
Plus, we look at a major commitment from Huawei to build a new digital training facility right here in Zimbabwe following President Mnangagwa's trip to Beijing. And we've got quick takes on Microsoft's powerful new AI model and the one big change coming to Apple's new iPhone 17.
Join the conversation in the comments! 👇
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Show Intro
1:41 Huawei Commits to Building a Digital Training Facility in Zimbabwe
4:47 Ministry of ICT, postal & Courier Services and the ZimDigitsal 1.5millon Coders Initiative
5:30 DEEP DIVE: The Global Age Verification Storm - Protecting The Children, Hackers, Privacy
15:21 Quick Takes: Microsoft's New AI & Apple's iPhone 17
17:50 Our Final Thoughts: A Tale of Two Internets
// ABOUT THE SHOW
The Africa Tech Kin is Zimbabwe's premier weekly technology talk show, hosted by Danny that Guy on ZiFM Stereo every Tuesday straight after the news at 7pm - we break down the biggest stories in tech from a local, regional, and international perspective. We answer "What's new?" and "Where are the opportunities?" for Zimbabwean tech enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike.
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Plus, we look at a major commitment from Huawei to build a new digital training facility right here in Zimbabwe following President Mnangagwa's trip to Beijing. And we've got quick takes on Microsoft's powerful new AI model and the one big change coming to Apple's new iPhone 17.
Join the conversation in the comments! 👇
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Show Intro
1:41 Huawei Commits to Building a Digital Training Facility in Zimbabwe
4:47 Ministry of ICT, postal & Courier Services and the ZimDigitsal 1.5millon Coders Initiative
5:30 DEEP DIVE: The Global Age Verification Storm - Protecting The Children, Hackers, Privacy
15:21 Quick Takes: Microsoft's New AI & Apple's iPhone 17
17:50 Our Final Thoughts: A Tale of Two Internets
// ABOUT THE SHOW
The Africa Tech Kin is Zimbabwe's premier weekly technology talk show, hosted by Danny that Guy on ZiFM Stereo every Tuesday straight after the news at 7pm - we break down the biggest stories in tech from a local, regional, and international perspective. We answer "What's new?" and "Where are the opportunities?" for Zimbabwean tech enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike.
// CONNECT WITH US
Follow on X (Twitter): https://x.com/ZiFMStereo
Follow on Facebook: / zifmstereo
Follow on Instagram: / zifmstereo
Follow on TikTok: / zifmstereo
#AgeVerification #DigitalPrivacy #TechInAfrica #Zimbabwe #Huawei #OnlineSafety #InternetFreedom #MAI1 #iPhone17
