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Nigeria Probes Big Tech

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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu orders an investigation into major tech companies like Google and Meta, along with AI platforms. The probe will examine allegations of anti-competitive practices and exploitation of news content, impacting both local and global digital operations.

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EXPLAINER: What Tinubuโ€™s probe of Google, Meta, AI means for Nigerians, media

- Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into major tech companies like Google and Meta, and AI platforms. - The probe, led by the FCCPC, aims to address concerns about unfair competition and the impact of AI on local media revenue. - Nigerians have mixed reactions, with some supporting the move to protect local industries and others fearing it could stifle free speech.