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Can Africa’s AI Ecosystem Thrive Without a Facebook or Google Equivalent? Is a Homegrown Giant Necessary for Growth?

Can Africa’s AI Ecosystem Thrive Without a Facebook or Google Equivalent? Is a Homegrown Giant Necessary for Growth? Over the past few weeks, I've spent my spare time posting short tutorials about AI and startups on my WhatsApp status, mainly for my contacts. The goal is to encourage people to get involved in tech. However, it often feels like I'm selling a pipe dream, as most people here, don't have the luxury to pursue such projects. Many are focused on survival and immediate returns. I've also heard many people tell African founders to focus on solving "African problems" . While this sounds noble, I've had to ask myself: what exactly are African problems? I'm always fascinated by the work that people like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and others are doing—building rockets to Mars, virtual reality, and all that cool stuff. That's not really tackling hunger now, is it? So it makes me wonder: why don't we have new breakthrough innovations coming...

How to Change Your Name on Facebook: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Change Your Name on Facebook: A Step-by-Step Guide Is your Facebook name a relic of the past? Maybe a childhood nickname or an outdated username just doesn't reflect who you are anymore. Thankfully, Facebook allows you to update your name with a few simple steps. This guide will walk you through the process of changing your Facebook name on both desktop and mobile app versions. Before You Begin: Keep in mind that Facebook has restrictions on how often you can change your name. You can typically only change it once every 60 days. Facebook also prohibits names containing symbols, unusual punctuation, or offensive language. It's advisable to use your real name as Facebook encourages authenticity. Changing Your Name on Desktop: Navigate to your profile: Click your profile picture in the top right corner of the Facebook homepage. This will open your profile page. Access Settings: Look for the downward arrow in the top right corner and click on "Settings & Privacy...