By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
Three-quarters of Brazilians get their news on social media, where misleading content created by artificial intelligence circulates, according to Le Monde. This spread of false information accompanies Brazil’s presidential campaign, the newspaper reports in its article on the subject.
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Africa now has 288.31 million Catholics, overtaking Europe’s 287.24 million, according to statistics published by the Fides news agency. As of 30 June 2024, the Catholic Church had 1.422 billion faithful worldwide, representing 17.8% of the global population, the Vatican report says.
🌍 World · Source: Toumaiwebmedias ·
Anthropic plans to allocate 5% of its shares to a fund to finance public-interest initiatives, including charities and projects related to the effects of artificial intelligence on employment. The company’s board could allocate an additional 2% to the fund, according to the company as cited by the BBC.
🌍 World · Source: MyJoyOnline ·
Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 thanks to a goal from Noni Madueke ten minutes from time, cutting their deficit to Premier League leaders Manchester City to three points. The sixth win in seven league matches keeps the club in the title race, according to Businessday, which also reports Arsenal’s next trip to Munich in the Champions League.
🌍 World · Source: Businessday ·
Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Donald Trump of encouraging Vladimir Putin after the suspension of new US sanctions against Russia, provided for under the Graham Act. The Ukrainian president calls on Kyiv’s allies to maintain pressure on Moscow, while fighting and strikes targeting energy infrastructure continue, according to his social media statements.
🌍 World · Source: La Nouvelle Tribune ·
La Liga: Mourinho tells Yan Diomandé to improve his finishing at Real MadridJosé Mourinho, Real Madrid manager, believes Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé must improve his finishing to fulfil his potential. After Sunday’s win over Sevilla, he praised his movement but urged the 19-year-old to manage his final actions better, according to Punch, citing Fabrizio Romano.The week in Africa
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