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U.S. Technology Giant Google is investing $1 billion into the African continent

to help hasten its digital transformation, including $50 million into

local startups.

African startup investment has been scaling in recent quarters, making Google's news, unsurprising, if welcome when we consider the uneven

reality of global venture funding.

In other news, Amazon's Twitter video streaming service was hacked. Payout details, source code, the hack was more than a simple

release of user data. It's a pretty terrible moment for Twitch, its parent company, and its vast

user base. Change your passwords, everyone, and then get a password manager.

And GM said it will double its revenues by the end of the decade and take over the market share of EVs, a spot that Tesla currently enjoys,

all while increasing profit margins for its internal combustion engine vehicles.

The ambitious goal was outlined during GM's two-day investor event that kicked off Wednesday.

GM said its goal will be reached by selling a range of electric vehicles and software-based services and offering technology.

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