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Why Trump’s fraud whistleblower plan puts Ruto’s govt on a tightrope

United States (US) President Donald Trump’s new whistleblower rewards programme is raising an uncomfortable question for President William Ruto’s administration: why should people who expose suspected…

  • Trump's $25M fraud whistleblower program proposed Oct 20
  • Commission of 1% on fraud, $10K-$30K payouts possible
  • Kenyan scandals include Ksh6.2B payroll irregularities

AI

The director behind Yung Lean's viral 'Storm' video says AI imitations on social media made even good work look 'lame'

Romain Gavras, the director of Yung Lean's viral "Storm" video, said AI copies made him consider quitting filmmaking.

  • Romain Gavras, director of Storm video, criticizes AI imitations tarnishing his work
  • AI-generated copies featuring diverse characters proliferate on social media
  • Gavras contemplated quitting filmmaking, moved to Greece to become an olive farmer

Science

Samsung SDI Backs Korea’s Chemistry Olympiad Team

Samsung SDI will provide full support for South Korea’s delegation to the International Chemistry Olympiad as part of efforts to foster talent in basic science, a foundation of future science and…

  • Samsung SDI sponsors Korea's Chemistry Olympiad team from January to July 2024.
  • Company pledges full backing, offering scholarships to medal-winning students.
  • Olympiad to be held in Taipei from July 19 to 28, 2024.

Health & Medicine

FG, States, Agencies Rally Nigerians in Early Fight against Ebola

• Keyamo puts 44 contacts on ‘no-fly’ list •Atiku demands accountability on N10bn preparedness fund Emmanuel Addeh, Olawale Ajimotokan, Michael Olugbode, Sunday Aborisade, Juliet Akoje in Abuja and…

  • Nigerian government mobilizes resources to combat Ebola outbreak
  • Senate and House of Representatives seek emergency funds for preparedness
  • NCDC initiates Incident Management Meeting for coordinated response
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