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Meta's $18 Billion Child Safety Reckoning: The Settlement That Could Change Social Media Forever
Technology

Meta’s $18 Billion Child Safety Reckoning: The Settlement That Could Change Social Media Forever

Meta has agreed to one of the largest tech-sector settlements in US history, putting up to $18 billion on the table to resolve child safety claims brought by nearly every US state. The deal isn’t just about money. It signals a turning point in how governments are finally holding social media giants accountable for the wellbeing of young users.

Why Uganda's Financial Inclusion Revolution Has Nothing to Do With Apps
Business

Why Uganda’s Financial Inclusion Revolution Has Nothing to Do With Apps

Forget the fintech pitch decks and the glossy dashboards. The real story of financial inclusion in Uganda is playing out in village savings groups, handwritten ledgers, and the fragile trust between neighbours. Pearl Bank’s SACCO Manager Abdallah Aziz Epalat has a front-row seat, and what he’s seen should reshape how the industry thinks about money.

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