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Nairobi launches Beijing-inspired underpass network to unclog central business district

Construction has begun on the Greenpark Terminus Pedestrian Underpass, a 500-metre Beijing-inspired walkway at Haile Selassie Avenue and Uhuru Highway designed to protect pedestrians, improve traffic flow and complement other major road projects aimed at easing Nairobi’s congestion.

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The New Look of Luxury: LVMH Partners with Google Cloud to Weave AI into Every Facet of Its Global Operations

Luxury giant LVMH is deploying a wide array of AI tools in partnership with Google Cloud to boost operational efficiency and customer retention across its brands. This strategic initiative aims to leverage AI for personalized experiences and optimized business processes amidst a challenging market.

SDShiftpulse Digital

Jun 9, 2025

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Kenya to Showcase Public Sector Innovation at Africa Public Service Day 2025 Summit in Nairobi

Kenya is set to host the 2025 Africa Public Service Day from 10–12 June in Nairobi, focusing on innovation and resilient governance to address service delivery gaps.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 8, 2025

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China's EV and Autonomous Driving Prowess Mounts Serious Challenge to Tesla's Global Dominance

Chinese automakers, particularly BYD, are rapidly advancing their autonomous driving technology, directly challenging Tesla's market leadership with sophisticated and often more affordable driver-assistance systems. This competition is intensifying the global EV and self-driving race.

SDShiftpulse Digital

Jun 7, 2025

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Elon Musk and Donald Trump Feud Escalates, Creating Uncertainty for X, Tesla, and xAI

The public feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump reportedly intensified around June 7, 2025, creating potential ramifications for Musk's companies, including X and Tesla, and casting uncertainty over a major financing deal for his AI venture, xAI.

SDShiftpulse Digital

Jun 7, 2025

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OpenAI to Appeal NYT Copyright Ruling, Citing User Privacy and Igniting "AI Privilege" Debate

OpenAI has announced its intention to appeal a court ruling in its copyright dispute with The New York Times, arguing that the court's data preservation demands compromise user privacy. CEO Sam Altman also raised the concept of an "AI privilege," likening AI interactions.

SDShiftpulse Digital

Jun 6, 2025

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Marks & Spencer CEO Directly Targeted by Hackers in Alarming Ransomware Attack Escalation

In a major security breach reported on June 6, 2025, British retailer Marks & Spencer was hit by a cyberattack where hackers sent a ransom demand and abusive messages directly to the CEO, signaling a significant and alarming escalation in corporate cyber extortion tactics.

SDShiftpulse Digital

Jun 6, 2025

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Kenya and Azerbaijan Advance Digital Partnership for Smarter Governance

Azerbaijan’s ambassador to Kenya met with Kenya’s ICT Minister on June 6, 2025, to discuss cooperation in leveraging digital platforms to automate government processes, aligning with Kenya’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 6, 2025

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Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Ignites Fan Fervor with Midnight Queues and High Expectations

The global launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 6, 2025, sparked midnight queues at retailers as enthusiastic fans rushed to secure the new console, signaling strong consumer anticipation and a potentially robust market debut for Nintendo's next-generation hardware.

SDShiftpulse Digital

Jun 6, 2025

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Academic Publishers Ink AI Deals Amidst Signals of Potential US Research Funding Cuts

A report on June 4, 2025, indicates that academic publishers are increasingly signing deals related to artificial intelligence, a trend occurring amidst signals of potential U.S. government research funding cuts. This suggests a strategic adaptation to new technologies.

SDShiftpulse Digital

Jun 4, 2025

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Qualcomm Fortifies Data Center AI Strategy with Acquisition of Alphawave Semi

Qualcomm announced its acquisition of Alphawave Semi on June 4, 2025, a strategic move to accelerate its expansion into the data center market and bolster its AI compute and connectivity capabilities. The deal addresses the increasing demand for high-performance, energy-efficient solutions for AI.

SDShiftpulse Digital

Jun 4, 2025

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The North Face and Cartier Hit by Major Data Breaches, Exposing Customer Information

Global apparel brand The North Face and luxury jeweler Cartier have both reportedly suffered significant customer data breaches, as announced on June 3, 2025. These cyberattacks underscore the persistent vulnerability of major retail and consumer brands to sophisticated data theft.

SDShiftpulse Digital

Jun 3, 2025

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TSMC May Sales Skyrocket by Nearly 40%, Fueled by Relentless Global AI Chip Demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) announced a 39.6% year-over-year increase in its May sales, a surge driven by persistent and powerful global demand for advanced chips that power the artificial intelligence expansion. These figures highlight AI's role as a primary growth catalyst.

SDShiftpulse Digital

Jun 3, 2025