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What do you want for lunch today?

What do you want for lunch today?

Maybe a wrap or a salad? Take a moment to visualize it. Be specific. Now I’m ready to ask for what I really want. The same approach serves me well when building prompts for AI.

How TikTok and YouTube Influencers Incited Violent Protests in Kenya

How TikTok and YouTube Influencers Incited Violent Protests in Kenya

The large-scale violent protests and at least 23 deaths in Kenya this week are a direct response to the proposed Finance Act backed by President William Ruto. The movement was led by young social media influencers, demonstrating the power these individuals hold in shaping public opinion.

Radio is Everywhere

Radio is Everywhere

Since its inception in the early 1900s, FM radio has become one of the most ubiquitous technologies in the world. Despite rapid advancements in radio frequency technology, it is still widely utilized globally. Why?

Infodemic Management: Discovery is Not Enough

Infodemic Management: Discovery is Not Enough

Even casual observers understand that the COVID-19 pandemic unleashed a new level of vitriol and distrust towards public health messages and messengers. The World Health Organization popularized the term “infodemic” to describe the cacophony of false or misleading information that spread on social media, social messaging apps, and in everyday conversations.

FM Radio Monitoring for Insights in Conflict Zones

FM Radio Monitoring for Insights in Conflict Zones

'Radio remains overwhelmingly the most common source for news in Africa' according to a 2022 report by Afrobarometer. This is particularly true for rural populations that are often most in need of humanitarian assistance in Eastern DRC.