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Microsoft’s Copilot Chief Says AI’s Biggest Risk Is Economic Power Becoming Concentrated in Few Companies
As technology companies debate whether artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat to humanity, Microsoft’s Copilot chief is highlighting a different risk: that the economic gains from AI become concentrated among a small number of companies rather than spreading across the wider economy. Jacob Andreou, Microsoft’s executive vice president of Copilot, told Business Insider that […] The post Microsoft’s Copilot Chief Says AI’s Biggest Risk Is Economic Power Becoming Concentrated in Few Companies appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nvidia Bets $150 Billion on Share Buyback as AI Growth Outpaces Its Valuation
Nvidia is dramatically expanding its share buyback program after a surge in earnings left the world’s most valuable company trading at a valuation that, on forward earnings, is unusually low compared with both its own history and several other megacap technology companies. The chipmaker on Monday authorized an additional $150 billion for share repurchases, on […] The post Nvidia Bets $150 Billion on Share Buyback as AI Growth Outpaces Its Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.
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Coinbase Launches USDC-Native Clearinghouse After CFTC Approval
Coinbase’s move into regulated clearing marks a significant development in the integration of stablecoins and traditional derivatives infrastructure. The company says the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved the launch of Coinbase Clearing LLC. A USDC-native clearinghouse designed around continuous settlement. The development extends Coinbase’s ambitions beyond operating a crypto exchange and into the […] The post Coinbase Launches USDC-Native Clearinghouse After CFTC Approval appeared first on Tekedia.
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OpenAI Halts GPT-6.1 Astra Release After Model Fails Safety Standards
OpenAI has scrapped plans to release an upcoming AI model after concluding that it did not meet the company’s safety requirements, underscoring the growing tension between the industry’s push to develop more capable systems and the increasing pressure to demonstrate that those systems can be deployed safely. The company decided not to release GPT-6.1 Astra […] The post OpenAI Halts GPT-6.1 Astra Release After Model Fails Safety Standards appeared first on Tekedia.
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Noa Argamani’s New Chapter: From Captivity to Venture Capital
For Noa Argamani, the future once seemed to have been taken away. On October 7, 2023, she was abducted from the Nova music festival during the Hamas-led attack on Israel, becoming one of the most recognizable faces of the hostage crisis. After 246 days in captivity, she was rescued by Israeli special forces on June […] The post Noa Argamani’s New Chapter: From Captivity to Venture Capital appeared first on Tekedia.
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Instinct Raises $1 Billion at $10 Billion Valuation as Investors Chase Agentic AI
AI startup Instinct has raised $1 billion in its latest funding round, valuing the company at $10 billion as investors continue to pour capital into artificial intelligence agents capable of carrying out tasks autonomously. The financing was backed by Sequoia Capital, Benchmark Capital, and Coatue, according to the company. The new valuation represents a fourfold […] The post Instinct Raises $1 Billion at $10 Billion Valuation as Investors Chase Agentic AI appeared first on Tekedia.
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StableChain, STABLE Token and the Future of USDT Infrastructure
StableChain is taking a different approach to the Layer-1 blockchain race: instead of attempting to become a universal platform for every possible decentralized application, it is building infrastructure around a narrower and increasingly important use case—stablecoin settlement. At the center of that strategy is USDT, with the network designed to make recurring payments, remittances and […] The post StableChain, STABLE Token and the Future of USDT Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.
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Google Retires Gemini’s Gems as AI Strategy Shifts Toward More Autonomous Agents
Google is retiring one of Gemini’s most recognizable customization features as the company moves toward a more agent-oriented approach to artificial intelligence, folding Gems into a broader “skills” system rather than maintaining them as standalone AI assistants. The change will take effect on November 17, 2026, according to a notice displayed in the Gemini app. […] The post Google Retires Gemini’s Gems as AI Strategy Shifts Toward More Autonomous Agents appeared first on Tekedia.
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How The Good Day Strain Stands Out For Aroma, Flavor, And Appearance
The Good Day strain line from ShopZaza brings together four flowers, Gelato 33, Platinum Bubba, Lions Cake, and Ice Cream Cake, each one selected for how it looks, smells, and tastes rather than just how it is labeled. This is not a collection of four versions of the same bud. Every jar brings something different […] The post How The Good Day Strain Stands Out For Aroma, Flavor, And Appearance appeared first on Tekedia.
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Digital Asset Markets Brace for US Jobs Data, Corporate Earnings and Major Token Unlocks
The digital asset market enters a week in which macroeconomic data, corporate earnings and token-specific supply events could all influence investor positioning. After a period of heightened sensitivity to interest-rate expectations. Traders are preparing for a fresh set of signals that could determine whether risk appetite strengthens or weakens across cryptocurrencies. At the centre of […] The post Digital Asset Markets Brace for US Jobs Data, Corporate Earnings and Major Token Unlocks appeared first on Tekedia.
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How a Berlin-based developer turned Lagos traffic into a viral game
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Nigeria’s Rate Reset Tests Whether Foreign Capital Can Stay as the Carry Cushion Narrows.
by EBC Financial Group??  Heavy demand for one-year Treasury bills at the first post-cut auction suggests appetite for longer-dated naira assets remains strong, but lower Nigerian yields and higher US rates are narrowing the cushion available to investors. LAGOS, 29 September – Nigeria’s first Treasury-bill auction following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s 350 basis point […] The post Nigeria’s Rate Reset Tests Whether Foreign Capital Can Stay as the Carry Cushion Narrows. appeared first on Tekedia.
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Meta Poaches MongoDB CEO to Lead Enterprise AI Push as Zuckerberg Takes Aim at Corporate Market
Meta Platforms is hiring MongoDB CEO Chirantan “CJ” Desai to lead a newly created business aimed at bringing the company’s artificial intelligence models, agents and software tools to corporate customers, in a move that signals a broader attempt to turn Meta’s rapidly expanding consumer AI business into an enterprise platform. MongoDB shares have fallen about […] The post Meta Poaches MongoDB CEO to Lead Enterprise AI Push as Zuckerberg Takes Aim at Corporate Market appeared first on Tekedia.
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Tata Trusts Propose Merger to Help Tata Sons Avoid RBI Listing Requirement
Tata Trusts have proposed merging two operating companies with Tata Sons in an attempt to change the conglomerate’s regulatory status and potentially avoid a stock-market listing that the Reserve Bank of India has pushed the group toward. The proposal, announced Monday, would combine Tata Electronics Systems and Tata Consulting Engineers with Tata Sons, transforming the […] The post Tata Trusts Propose Merger to Help Tata Sons Avoid RBI Listing Requirement appeared first on Tekedia.
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Telegram Wallet Rebrands as Walt, Expanding Into Crypto Trading and Investing
Telegram’s Wallet is entering a new phase as Walt, signaling a broader ambition for crypto inside one of the world’s largest messaging ecosystems. What began primarily as a convenient way for Telegram users to store and move digital assets is being repositioned as an all-in-one platform for trading, investing and managing crypto. The rebrand therefore […] The post Telegram Wallet Rebrands as Walt, Expanding Into Crypto Trading and Investing appeared first on Tekedia.
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Next Tekedia Capital Cycle Begins Oct 5
On October 5, the next Tekedia Capital investment cycle begins. We plan to present approximately 20 innovative companies spanning nuclear energy, satellite systems, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, space technology, software, insurance and more. Join us and invest in companies shaping the future. Begin here. The post Next Tekedia Capital Cycle Begins Oct 5 appeared first on Tekedia.
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Zimbabweans can buy Dangote shares, but not quite through an app
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OpenAI Suspends Latest AI Model Training Amid Reports of Rogue Agents
Artificial Intelligence company OpenAI has paused training of its most advanced models after a series of incidents in which its AI agents acted in unexpected and unauthorized ways. The company announced the suspension on Friday, stating it will only resume once additional safeguards are in place. Announcing the suspension, OpenAI wrote, “Our safety case assumed […] The post OpenAI Suspends Latest AI Model Training Amid Reports of Rogue Agents appeared first on Tekedia.
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Acumen invests $5M in Sun King’s Zambia business to expand off-grid solar
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Kenya’s digital payment boom is leaving mobile money agents stranded 
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South Africa’s Mission Mobile secures up to R500M ($30.8M) from DN Invest to scale smartphone financing
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Kenya’s SunCulture closes $10M securitisation with Mirova to fund more solar irrigation loans
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Egypt’s Anees Health closes seed round to coordinate care for older and chronically ill patients
Anees Health, an Egyptian healthtech startup founded in 2025, has closed a seed round of an undisclosed amount. It’ll use the money to grow its model, in which one team manages a patient’s care from the first contact until their condition is stable. The company builds its clinical model around geriatric medicine, with family doctors […] The post Egypt’s Anees Health closes seed round to coordinate care for older and chronically ill patients appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Algeria is opening the door to telco-led mobile money. Can it work?
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Why Do Some Car Accident Compensation Claims Become More Complex?
A car accident claim can look simple on paper: one crash, two drivers, and an insurance company. Yet some cases become difficult because the facts do not fit neatly into that picture. People may describe the crash differently, several parties may share responsibility, or an injury may require months of care. These details can turn […] The post Why Do Some Car Accident Compensation Claims Become More Complex? appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Missing Evidence That Can Weaken a Distracted Driving Claim
A strong distracted driving case can lose its shape when important evidence is missing. A driver may have been looking at a phone, reaching for something, or focused on a screen, yet proving that later can be difficult without records or witnesses to support it. A damaged vehicle can show that a crash happened, but […] The post The Missing Evidence That Can Weaken a Distracted Driving Claim appeared first on Tekedia.
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Africa’s AI problem isn’t talent
Africa has no shortage of AI talent—so why are developers struggling to build? There's a missing layer between Africa's tech ecosystem and what it takes to unlock local AI innovation.
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Is a Motorcycle Accident Attorney Needed When the Crash Story Changes?
A motorcycle crash can leave more than physical damage behind. It can also create a confusing story about what happened. One driver may say the rider changed lanes suddenly. A witness may remember the traffic differently. Days later, someone may give an account that does not match the first version. These changes can create serious […] The post Is a Motorcycle Accident Attorney Needed When the Crash Story Changes? appeared first on Tekedia.
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How Different Factors Can Shape Liability in a Motorcycle Crash
Responsibility after a motorcycle crash is rarely as straightforward as pointing to one mistake. A speeding vehicle, an unsafe turn, poor road conditions, or a mechanical problem can all become relevant to how the collision is viewed. Even the position of the motorcycle and what other drivers could see may matter. This makes the question […] The post How Different Factors Can Shape Liability in a Motorcycle Crash appeared first on Tekedia.
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Follow the Super Eagles anywhere: the Paripesa APK and Nigeria’s AFCON 2027 race
The AFCON 2027 qualifiers are here, and this time the calendar does something new. FIFA has bundled September and October into one long international window, running from 21 September to 6 October 2026, with up to four matches packed inside. For the Super Eagles, that means the opening of their AFCON qualifying campaign lands in […] The post Follow the Super Eagles anywhere: the Paripesa APK and Nigeria’s AFCON 2027 race appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Development Partner Behind a Casino Platform
A casino platform is never truly finished. Player expectations move, new content arrives, and the demands of a growing operation keep shifting. What an operator really relies on, beyond the software on launch day, is the work that keeps it current afterward. That ongoing work is what a strong casino software developer brings to the […] The post The Development Partner Behind a Casino Platform appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nigeria’s central bank data localisation push is about more than local servers 
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Global Stocks Slip as Oil Surges on US-Iran Standoff, Bonds Brace for Higher Rates
Global stocks fell on Monday as the unresolved US-Iran conflict pushed oil prices sharply higher and investors prepared for a week of potentially market-moving economic data, while rising bond yields strengthened expectations that central banks will keep interest rates higher for longer. The latest move in energy markets came after US President Donald Trump rejected […] The post Global Stocks Slip as Oil Surges on US-Iran Standoff, Bonds Brace for Higher Rates appeared first on Tekedia.
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China’s Industrial Profit Growth Slows to 4.2% as Consumer Weakness Widens Economic Divide
China’s industrial profits slowed sharply in August, underscoring the growing gap between the country’s technology-driven manufacturing sectors and industries more dependent on domestic consumers. Profits at China’s major industrial companies increased 4.2% from a year earlier in August, according to official data released Monday. It was the fourth consecutive month of slower growth and the […] The post China’s Industrial Profit Growth Slows to 4.2% as Consumer Weakness Widens Economic Divide appeared first on Tekedia.
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The competency illusion: Why Africa’s tech ecosystem is firing top engineers
Technical skills alone no longer guarantee success in tech careers in Africa. Now, companies are prioritising business literacy, leadership, and AI-driven strategic thinking over pure coding ability.
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Ghana courts a Leo
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