Microsoft is giving the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency direct, on-site access to its latest quantum computing hardware, deepening a collaboration that could provide an important test of whether the company’s technology can move from laboratory research toward commercially viable machines. The software giant said Tuesday it had opened a new quantum research center […] The post Microsoft Gives Pentagon Research Agency Direct Access to Quantum Hardware in Commercialization Push appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. senators are seeking to fast-track bipartisan legislation that would make the existing restrictions on Chinese vehicles permanent, putting the issue at the center of Washington’s economic and national-security debate as President Donald Trump prepares to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. The effort is being led by Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan […] The post US Senators Seek Fast-Track Chinese Vehicle Ban as Trump Prepares to Meet Xi appeared first on Tekedia.

Chinese authorities are examining the extent to which Broadcom hardware is used in state-backed data centers, in a move that could further pressure US technology suppliers as Beijing accelerates efforts to reduce dependence on foreign AI infrastructure. The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, or SASAC, which oversees China’s state-owned enterprises, has in recent weeks […] The post China Examines Broadcom Hardware in State Data Centers as Beijing Pushes Domestic AI Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.

The crypto market is producing a striking contrast this week: while one of its most established derivatives exchanges is shutting its doors after more than a decade, a newer decentralized venue is reaching unprecedented levels of activity. Hyperliquid’s open interest has climbed to an all-time high of $18 billion, while its native HYPE token has […] The post Hyperliquid Open Interest Hits Record $18B as HYPE Nears $98 While BitMEX Shuts Down appeared first on Tekedia.

The artificial intelligence story is entering a new phase. The first wave was dominated by chatbots that could answer questions, summarize documents and generate code. The emerging phase is increasingly about AI agents: systems capable of planning tasks, using software, calling tools, retrieving information and acting with less human intervention. This shift could redistribute value […] The post The Winners and Losers From the Agentic Boom appeared first on Tekedia.

South Korea plans to cut the share of its crude oil imports sourced from the Middle East to 50% by 2035, stepping up efforts to diversify energy supplies after the Iran war disrupted flows through a region on which the country has relied heavily for decades. The Industry Ministry said on Wednesday that the country […] The post South Korea Targets 50% Cut in Middle East Oil Dependence After Iran War Disrupts Energy Flows appeared first on Tekedia.

The latest AI model launches from Anthropic and OpenAI point to a shift in the artificial-intelligence industry: the race is no longer defined only by who can build the most capable model, but increasingly by who can deliver frontier-level intelligence at the lowest practical cost. The September 2026 releases of Claude Opus 5.5 and GPT-6 […] The post Anthropic and OpenAI Push Inference Costs Lower appeared first on Tekedia.

European equities edged higher on Wednesday as a sixth consecutive decline in oil prices eased some pressure on inflation, while renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence lifted technology stocks across global markets. The gains came as investors weighed tentative signs of de-escalation in the conflict involving Iran against fresh threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, leaving […] The post European Stocks Rise as Falling Oil and AI Optimism Offset Iran War Risks appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial intelligence and blockchain are increasingly converging around a question that could reshape financial infrastructure: what happens when software agents begin transacting autonomously at enormous scale? A recent BlackRock whitepaper argues that AI agents could become a major source of demand for stablecoins and blockchain-based payments, while CFTC Chairman Brian Selig has warned that financial […] The post AI Agents, Stablecoins and the Tokenization of Global Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

The debate over artificial intelligence in the United States has entered a more consequential phase. With Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Greg Casar introducing legislation that would permanently ban artificial superintelligence, temporarily pause advanced AI development and establish a new cabinet-level Department of Artificial Intelligence. The proposal, introduced on September 23, 2026, reflects growing concern […] The post Bernie Sanders Proposes US Department of Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Tekedia.

Good People, let me share Tekedia Mini-MBA Live and Tekedia Capital OPEN scheduled Zoom programs: From SAP, Aderinola Oloruntoye, a zen-master and a legend on design thinking will teach a course on how to design category-king products. This is one of the most important courses in our Mini-MBA program because it focuses on the foundational […] The post Tekedia Mini-MBA, Tekedia Capital Events This Week appeared first on Tekedia.

In one week, Washington committed more than R4bn to African networks. The money flows into undersea cables, backbone fibre and data centres. We look at who is paying, what they expect in return and why broadband internet in South Africa still stops at the suburbs.

In one week, Washington committed more than R4bn to African networks. The money flows into undersea cables, backbone fibre and data centres. We look at who is paying, what they expect in return and why broadband internet in South Africa still stops at the suburbs.

Long registration queues and fragmented IT systems are holding back Nigerian universities. Is it time for a unified, cloud-native digital leap? Can functional AI and integrated campus operating systems reshape the future of African higher education?

Elon Musk has issued another aggressive forecast about the pace of artificial intelligence, saying AI could outperform humans across virtually every field by 2028 at the latest. The Tesla and xAI chief said this in response to a post by AI researcher François Chollet, who recently said his prediction, that nearly every branch of science […] The post Elon Musk Says “AI Will Beat All Fields by the End of Next Year or 2028” appeared first on Tekedia.

The quest to enjoy quality casino games online often leads players to seek out specific game providers recognized for engaging content. One such provider making waves in the online casino world is Jili. Rather than operating a dedicated gaming site, Jili functions as a developer whose titles are incorporated into various online casino platforms around […] The post Exploring the Online Presence of Jili Casino Games: Where and How to Find Them appeared first on Tekedia.

On September 3, 2026, Tesla held an invite-only event in Austin to formally unveil the production version of the Cybercab; a two-seat robotaxi with no steering wheel or pedals, designed to operate without a human driver. Two days later, market trackers put Tesla’s valuation at somewhere between $1.2 and $1.5 trillion, depending on the pricing […] The post Tesla’s Valuation Leaves the Auto Industry Behind as Cybercab Arrives appeared first on Tekedia.

Uber’s exit from Nigeria is a warning about unsustainable unit economics and the real cost of infrastructure. However, local rails and fintech solutions are shaping the next phase of African mobility.

The confrontation between President Donald Trump and major American television networks has entered an unusual phase: the cameras that routinely follow the president have stopped rolling for many of his official events. ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News and NBC, which collectively operate the White House television pool, suspended pool coverage after the administration barred CNN, […] The post When the Cameras Go Dark, the Press Fight Gets Bigger appeared first on Tekedia.

The institutionalization of crypto markets is entering another phase as traditional derivatives infrastructure and stablecoin networks continue to expand. Two developments illustrate the direction clearly: CME Group is preparing to launch Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures. While Binance is investing $100 million in Circle and extending its USDC partnership for another five years across emerging […] The post CME Group to Launch Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap Futures as Binance Invests $100M in Circle appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has sharply criticized scientists who issue alarming forecasts about artificial intelligence causing societal collapse, arguing that such predictions lack scientific grounding and actively harm the field. In a recent appearance on The Ezra Klein Show, Huang pushed back against what he described as “AI doomer” narratives, insisting they are not based […] The post “These Predictions Discourage Young People” – Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Critiques AI Catastrophe Forecasts appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin’s institutional market is showing renewed strength as spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds record a fourth consecutive day of net inflows, with roughly $715 million entering the products. The NFT market is experimenting with a more financialized structure, as digital artist Jack Butcher sells more than 100,000 Credits NFTs through an X-based money mint while Tokenworks […] The post Bitcoin ETFs See $715M Inflows as Jack Butcher’s Credits NFTs Top 100K Sales appeared first on Tekedia.

Airtel Money is preparing to list on the London Stock Exchange, setting the stage for one of the most significant public-market debuts by an African digital financial services business as it seeks to expand beyond its existing customer base and deepen its position in the continent’s fast-growing mobile payments market. The company, which operates across […] The post Airtel Money Plans London IPO as Africa’s $213bn Mobile Payments Business Targets Next Growth Phase appeared first on Tekedia.

Heavy investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure is helping the global economy remain more resilient than previously expected in 2026, but an increasingly persistent energy shock is threatening to weaken growth and keep inflation elevated into 2027, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development said on Wednesday. The OECD raised its forecast for global economic growth […] The post AI Investment Keeps Global Economy Afloat as Energy Shock Darkens 2027 Outlook – OECD appeared first on Tekedia.