Google is facing political opposition over a new policy integrating artificial intelligence into its education services, after reports that schools rejecting AI could lose access to parts of its search offering triggered accusations that the company was using its market position to pressure public education systems. The controversy followed a Google blog post titled “Designing […] The post Google Faces Political Backlash Over AI Policy for Schools as Search Integration Raises Concerns appeared first on Tekedia.

Canva layoffs and restructuring affect 1,271 people. Here’s what the exit package includes Canva says 1,271 people, about 22% of its staff, are affected by a restructuring. Here is what departing staff get, what Canva hasn't said, and what to ask about if you face a layoff. TechCity

Circle Internet Group delivered a stronger-than-expected third-quarter performance, reporting $865 million in revenue and adjusted earnings per share of $0.84. Both figures exceeded analyst estimates, highlighting the growing financial strength of the company behind USD Coin (USDC) as demand for dollar-backed stablecoins continues to expand across global financial markets. The results represent another important milestone […] The post Circle Beats Q3 Earnings Estimates as Revenue Reaches $865 Million appeared first on Tekedia.

The 2026 US midterm elections have delivered a major political shock, with Democrats taking control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in a sweeping defeat for Republicans. The result represents a significant shift in Washington’s political balance and raises fresh questions about the influence of corporate campaign spending, particularly from the cryptocurrency […] The post Democrats Sweep Congress as Crypto Campaign Spending Fails to Stop Midterm Losses appeared first on Tekedia.

Shares of Elon Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX fell in premarket trading on Wednesday after Democratic candidates secured significant victories in the US midterm elections, raising concerns among investors about the political and regulatory outlook for large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure projects. SpaceX shares were last down 3.8%, while Tesla declined 3.5%, as Republican candidates backed by […] The post Tesla, SpaceX Shares Fall as Democratic Midterm Wins Raise Concerns Over US AI Data Centre Expansion appeared first on Tekedia.

The artificial intelligence industry is witnessing two significant developments that highlight the growing influence of geopolitics and investor confidence in the global AI infrastructure market. Oracle has reportedly cancelled a $7 billion artificial intelligence chip leasing agreement involving Chinese technology giant Tencent following pressure from the United States, while AI startup Fal has secured $1.3 […] The post Oracle Cancels $7 Billion AI Chip Leasing Deal With Tencent as Fal Raises $1.3 Billion at $16 Billion Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Washington was close to reaching a trade agreement with Canada, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated that negotiations had advanced but remained incomplete, with the United States withdrawing some of its earlier demands. Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Trump expressed confidence that the two […] The post Trump Says US Nears Canada Trade Deal as Carney Signals Progress on Disputed Demands appeared first on Tekedia.

Oracle has canceled a multibillion-dollar agreement to lease advanced artificial intelligence chips to Chinese technology group Tencent after facing pressure from the administration of US President Donald Trump, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. US officials approached Oracle to raise concerns about the proposed arrangement, according to the newspaper, which cited people familiar with the […] The post Oracle Cancels $7 Billion Tencent Chip-Leasing Deal After US Government Pressure appeared first on Tekedia.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has established a technical consultative committee to engage banks, financial institutions and market participants on policy and operational issues affecting India’s rapidly evolving financial markets. The committee will provide a formal platform for discussions on money markets, government securities, foreign exchange trading, derivatives and financial market infrastructure, according to […] The post Morgan Stanley, Others Tapped As RBI Forms Market Advisory Committee to Strengthen Oversight of India’s Financial Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says the skills that helped him build the company were not enough to prepare him for running a global business, forcing him to rethink how he hired executives, managed employees and made strategic decisions as the startup expanded. Speaking on Monday’s episode of the How I Built This podcast with host […] The post Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Reveals Three Leadership Mistakes That Nearly Undermined His Growth as a Founder appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold, silver and other precious metals surged on Wednesday as the US dollar weakened and Treasury yields fell following midterm election results that pointed to a shift in congressional control, reviving demand for assets sensitive to monetary policy and currency movements. Spot gold rose 2.97% to $4,044.90 an ounce by 4:32 a.m. ET, while spot […] The post Gold and Silver Rally as Dollar Weakens After US Midterm Election Results appeared first on Tekedia.

Global stocks and the US dollar recovered on Wednesday after falling overnight as investors assessed the implications of Democrats winning control of both chambers of Congress in the US midterm elections, an outcome that could increase regulatory scrutiny of artificial intelligence and complicate President Donald Trump’s economic agenda. Democrats recorded sweeping victories in traditionally Republican […] The post Global Stocks and Dollar Recover as US Election Results Raise AI Regulation Concerns appeared first on Tekedia.

Google’s free Skilling Africa hub lets you study AI offline. Here’s how to start Download short AI and digital skills lessons on Wi-Fi, then study offline with no data. Here is how to sign up for Skilling Africa with Google. TechCity

Australian property developer Goodman Group and US data center operator Digital Realty have offered to acquire up to 9.9% of NextDC for approximately A$715 million ($499.7 million), seeking to take advantage of a sharp decline in the company’s share price following delays to a major infrastructure project. The proposed after-market transaction values the shares at […] The post JPMorgan Leads as Goodman Group and Digital Realty Offer A$715m for Stake in Struggling NextDC appeared first on Tekedia.

Android’s November update fixes a hidden text that can drop your calls Google rates the call crash bug critical. Check your Android security update date in under a minute and see if your phone has the fix. TechCity

Alphabet’s Google has expanded voluntary employee buyout programmes to several countries as the company seeks to control operating costs and redirect resources towards artificial intelligence and cloud computing, as its investment in AI infrastructure continues to increase. The company confirmed to Reuters that it began offering voluntary exit packages in June to employees in Canada, […] The post Google Expands Employee Buyouts Across Five Countries as AI Spending Drives Cost Pressures appeared first on Tekedia.

The IFC is backing 15 African agritech companies and connecting them to nearly 200 commercial banks to expand financing for smallholder farmers, reduce lending risks, and boost agricultural productivity.

African banks must move beyond launching digital apps and invest in stronger banking infrastructure to cut costs, improve customer experience, and compete with fintechs, says Fintan Byrne, CEO of CR2, at AFIS 2026 in Luanda.

Growing up in Ibadan, he repaired broken toys or made paper replacements, sometimes selling them to schoolmates for ₦5 ($0.0037).

Anthropic’s rapid expansion has turned employment at the artificial intelligence company into an unusually lucrative opportunity, with personnel expenses exceeding $1.7 billion in the third quarter of 2026 as the company prepares for an initial public offering later this month. The spending covered approximately 5,300 employees between July and September, translating into an average personnel […] The post Anthropic Spends $1.7bn on Staff in Three Months as IPO Set to Create New Millionaires appeared first on Tekedia.

Helium Health has received $2.5 million grant from Google.org to deploy AI tools that help identify pregnancy risks and improve maternal healthcare delivery in Nigeria.

Anthropic has warned that it may be approaching a stage in artificial intelligence development where AI systems significantly accelerate the creation of more capable models, raising new questions about whether the company’s safety measures can keep pace with advances in its technology. The warning appeared in the AI company’s revised S-1/A registration filing submitted on […] The post Anthropic Warns It May Be Approaching Recursive AI Self-Improvement in Revised SEC Filing appeared first on Tekedia.

Apple delivered better-than-expected quarterly revenue and earnings in John Ternus’ first financial results presentation as chief executive, but weaker sales in China and iPads, alongside rising memory costs, exposed the pressures facing the company as it enters the crucial holiday shopping season. The company reported revenue of $114.5 billion for its fiscal fourth quarter, beating […] The post Apple Posts $114.5bn Revenue as New CEO John Ternus Faces Rising Memory Costs and China Weakness appeared first on Tekedia.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.85%, its highest level since November 2008, as persistent inflation and rising costs linked to energy, commodities and artificial intelligence investment force policymakers to maintain a restrictive monetary stance. The increase, announced on Tuesday, was in line with expectations […] The post Australia Raises Interest Rate to 4.85%, Highest Since 2008, as Inflation Forecast Extends Into 2027 appeared first on Tekedia.

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has warned that rising speculative trading and the growing use of leverage are creating sharp and unpredictable movements in stock prices, raising concerns about the stability of financial markets and the risks facing retail investors. The founder of Pershing Square Capital Management said prices in some stocks increasingly appeared disconnected from […] The post Bill Ackman Warns Leveraged Speculation Is Turning Stock Market Into a Casino appeared first on Tekedia.

Switch Al-Maghrib's Hanae Ben Driss, argues that national fragmentation is a prerequisite for sovereignty, explains why wallets trump cards for cross-border scale, and reveals plans for an association of African national switches.

Airtel Nigeria’s revenue and earnings are rising as customer numbers and data consumption grow, but its quarterly EBITDA margin has slipped. With fuel costs climbing and network investment accelerating, the operator faces the challenge of turning stronger demand into sustainable profitability and cash flow.

A player loses a paid match and the screen says so. Sometimes it says by how much. Then it offers another match. For most mobile games that is the entire end-of-match experience, and for a game played purely for entertainment that is fine. In a format where the player paid to enter and the result […] The post What a Mobile Cash Game Shows You After You Lose Decides Whether You Ever Get Better appeared first on Tekedia.

The certificate of analysis is the only document that travels with a research peptide from the synthesis facility to the laboratory bench. It is also the document most often skimmed. Two certificates can carry identical headings, identical formatting and identical-looking figures, and prove entirely different things. The difference is not cosmetic. One records what was […] The post Batch-Specific vs Generic Certificates of Analysis for Research Peptides: What Each Document Can Actually Prove appeared first on Tekedia.

Building a financial future is easier when you have a positive credit history behind you. However, getting started can feel frustrating when lenders have little or no information to evaluate your financial reliability. Without previous loans or credit cards, even responsible consumers may struggle to qualify for certain financial products. Fortunately, understanding how to build […] The post Starting With a Blank Credit File: The First Financial Moves That Matter appeared first on Tekedia.

So far, this is the best unboxing of ContiSX M16 Blockchain Phone, the first and only Africa’s native blockchain smartphone. The design/printing of the packaging was done by Aba and PHC Nigeria creators, and the engineering by the best embedded systems and blockchain engineers in Africa. Designed in Nigeria. Shipped to 17 countries. Contributed by […] The post ContiSX Phone Unboxing [video] appeared first on Tekedia.

These disruptions expose significant enforcement gaps, raising a central question of who ultimately pays when statutory protections fail to stop contractors and vandals from repeatedly severing the nation’s digital backbone

The feature, called Airtel Open Network, also allows customers to report poor network experiences directly to the telecom operator.