OpenAI has proposed handing the U.S. government a 5% ownership stake in the company, a move that would give taxpayers a direct financial interest in one of the world’s most valuable artificial intelligence firms while helping ease growing political and regulatory pressure from Washington over AI safety and national security. According to a Financial Times […] The post OpenAI Proposes Giving U.S. Government 5% Stake as AI Leader Seeks to Ease Washington Scrutiny appeared first on Tekedia.

Europe’s semiconductor ambitions face mounting geopolitical and structural challenges that could leave the region dangerously exposed in the global technology race unless urgent action is taken to strengthen domestic supply chains, according to a new EU-backed report. The report, published by the European Union Institute for Security Studies in partnership with French think tank Institut […] The post EU Faces ‘Bleak Future’ in Global Chip Race as China Curbs Supplies and U.S. Dependence Deepens, Report Warns appeared first on Tekedia.

Indian technology entrepreneur Bhavin Turakhia is making a personal $30 million wager that the next generation of enterprise software will not come from adding artificial intelligence to legacy workplace applications, but from rebuilding them from the ground up. Turakhia, the founder of new enterprise AI startup Neo, is self-funding the venture, arguing that the generative […] The post Indian Entrepreneur Bhavin Turakhia Bets $30m on AI-Native Workplace Platform Neo to Challenge Microsoft and Google appeared first on Tekedia.

Shares of Australian financial services group Perpetual surged to a six-month high on Thursday after the company rejected a A$2.45 billion (US$1.69 billion) takeover proposal from Swedish private equity giant EQT AB, noting that the offer significantly undervalued the nearly 140-year-old firm and its long-term strategic prospects. The rejection sets the stage for what investors […] The post Perpetual Rejects $1.69 Billion EQT Bid as Australia’s Takeover Battle Intensifies appeared first on Tekedia.

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence has transformed the technology industry, creating unprecedented demand for computing power, data centers, and high-speed internet connectivity. At the center of this transformation is SpaceX, whose satellite internet service, Starlink, has become an increasingly valuable asset in supporting digital infrastructure. As the company expands its operations to meet the […] The post SpaceX’s AI Growth Creates New Benefits for Memphis Households appeared first on Tekedia.

Amazon is prioritizing the development of its own chips for key consumer devices as it seeks greater control over the integration of hardware and software in an increasingly AI-driven product lineup. In a wide-ranging interview on CNBC’s “The Tech Download” podcast, Panos Panay, head of devices and services at Amazon, discussed for the first time […] The post Amazon to Develop Own Chips, Eyeing AI-Powered Devices Beyond Screens and Apps appeared first on Tekedia.

Switzerland’s central bank has backed the government’s push for tougher capital requirements for UBS, saying the country’s biggest lender already holds enough capital to comply with the proposed rules aimed at preventing another banking crisis like the collapse of Credit Suisse in 2023. The assessment from the Swiss National Bank (SNB) comes boldly as it […] The post Swiss Central Bank Says UBS Already Has Enough Capital to Meet Tougher Post-Credit Suisse Rules appeared first on Tekedia.

The Thinking Company has launched ThinkOS, a new human-centred thinking platform designed to help organisations strengthen decision-making, collaboration and problem-solving as artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace. The platform addresses a growing challenge facing businesses: while AI has made information and insights more accessible than ever, it cannot replace human judgement, strategic thinking or creativity. ThinkOS […]

The Trump administration has officially expanded eligibility for higher federal student loan limits to include nursing and nearly 30 other graduate and professional programs, marking a significant shift in its broader overhaul of the U.S. student loan system. The decision follows a federal court ruling that blocked an earlier Education Department policy that would have […] The post Nurses Among Biggest Winners in Trump’s New Student Loan Policy appeared first on Tekedia.

An erroneous hijack alert aboard a commercial flight bound for Tel Aviv sparked a major security response, leading military fighter jets to escort the aircraft and forcing it to make an emergency landing. Although the alarm ultimately proved to be false, the incident highlighted the aviation industry’s uncompromising approach to passenger safety and the complex […] The post Erroneous Hijack Alert Triggers Fighter Jet Escort on Tel Aviv Flight appeared first on Tekedia.

A soccer podcast that began as a passion project has evolved into a thriving media company with more than 100 employees, demonstrating how digital-first sports journalism has transformed over the past decade. What started as a small production focused on insightful football discussions has grown into a multimedia powerhouse, producing podcasts, written analysis, documentaries, newsletters, […] The post The Rise of Soccer Podcasts in the Digital Media Era appeared first on Tekedia.

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Knowlix AI has introduced an AI powered business platform designed to support small businesses across 29 African countries and several other markets worldwide. The Munich based startup said its platform enables businesses to manage customer relationships, invoicing, inventory, projects, and other back office operations from a single system. At launch, the platform will be available […] The post Knowlix AI Launches an AI Teammate to Simplify SME Operations Across Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Sovereign AI company 1001, with operations across the GCC and London, has secured $30 million in a Series A funding round led by Lux Capital. The investment also attracted participation from PIF owned Sanabil Investments, 9Yards, and Hanabi, while existing investors General Catalyst, CIV, and Stanford AI researcher Chris Ré increased their commitments. The round […] The post 1001 Strengthens GCC AI Ambitions With $30 Million Series A Funding appeared first on Tech In Africa.

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Artificial intelligence is no longer a future trend in Human Resources—it is rapidly becoming the engine behind modern recruitment, learning, employee engagement and workforce planning. Across South Africa, HR leaders are under pressure to hire faster, retain top talent, improve employee wellbeing and deliver measurable business value, often with limited resources. At the same time, […]

Africa’s energy transition is often discussed in terms of generation capacity, investment pipelines, and megawatts added to the grid. While these metrics matter, they only tell part of the story. The real challenge facing the continent is not simply producing more electricity. It is building resilient, integrated infrastructure systems that can support long-term economic and […]

Packard Bell has entered the smartphone market with the launch of its first handset, the Daytona G16 Pro, an Android-powered device aimed at consumers seeking premium features at an affordable price. The launch also marks another first for the brand: a fully AI-generated advertising campaign. Developed using artificial intelligence from concept and scriptwriting through to […]

Nobody builds an online store hoping customers will give up at the last click. Yet that is exactly where too many businesses still lose sales: the customer was ready to buy and the business had already done the hard part, but then the checkout got in the way. Payments should be central to how African […]

Binance, a leading blockchain ecosystem and digital asset infrastructure provider, today announced that stock trading on its platform has surpassed $1 billion in assets under management (AUM) in 30 days since launch. The milestone is accompanied by more than $3 billion in total trading volume since the product went live on June 1, 2026.  Stock […]

Cybersecurity has shifted decisively from an IT concern to a core business risk, and South African organisations are feeling this change acutely. The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 in collaboration with Accenture, highlights a global environment where cyber risk is intensifying in scale, complexity and impact. Over the past year, these pressures have […]

Key points Main Story The Indian government has asked Meta to postpone the rollout of WhatsApp’s upcoming username feature over concerns that it could increase online fraud and impersonation attacks. The request comes as authorities intensify efforts to combat a sharp rise in cybercrime, with fraudsters increasingly exploiting low levels of digital literacy among internet […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.