Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase in which the defining feature is no longer simply how intelligently a model can answer a question, but how effectively it can operate inside an ongoing workflow. Two recent developments capture this transition: Nous Research has brought its Hermes Agent into an official desktop application, while Visko has […] The post AI Moves From Commands to Continuous Interaction appeared first on Tekedia.

The debate over artificial intelligence infrastructure is taking an unexpected turn: the fight over data centers is no longer confined to electricity grids, water consumption, land use, and local politics. It is increasingly becoming a battle over information itself. A recent investigation has raised questions about claims that Chinese-linked bots on X were amplifying anti-data-center […] The post Chinese Bots and the Growing US Data-Center Backlash appeared first on Tekedia.

Elon Musk is once again raising the stakes in the artificial intelligence race, claiming that xAI’s next major model, Grok 4.7, could be released within 10 days and outperform every AI model currently available. The prediction reflects Musk’s increasingly aggressive push to position Grok alongside, and potentially ahead of, the leading systems developed by OpenAI […] The post Elon Musk’s Grok 4.7 Bets on Scale, Data and Real-World Engineering appeared first on Tekedia.

The financial markets are entering another period of heightened uncertainty as Wall Street records its third consecutive losing session, with investors confronting a combination of geopolitical risk, rising energy prices and a potentially more hawkish Federal Reserve. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 419 points, while the Nasdaq declined 1%, reflecting growing concern that the […] The post Wall Street Market Sell-Off Amid Stock Market Losing Streak appeared first on Tekedia.

The global financial system entered September under renewed geopolitical pressure as the United States launched fresh strikes against Iranian targets and Iran responded with attacks against American interests across the Middle East. At the same time, the cryptocurrency market lost momentum, with total market capitalization falling by about $50 billion and investor sentiment moving out […] The post US-Iran Conflict Shakes Crypto Market as Bitcoin ETFs See $236M Outflows appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has dismissed concerns over artificial intelligence’s water consumption as a widely repeated “meme,” noting that modern data centers generally use far less water than their public image suggests. Altman addressed the issue during the premiere episode of the Sources podcast with Alex Heath, published Tuesday, as he was asked about the […] The post Altman Calls AI Water-Use Concerns a “Meme” as Data Center Backlash Grows appeared first on Tekedia.

Chinese consumer electronics maker TCL has sued South Korean rival Samsung in a U.S. federal court, accusing it of falsely marketing a new range of televisions as using Mini LED technology when, according to the complaint, the sets are based on conventional LED technology. The lawsuit, filed Monday in Los Angeles federal court, targets Samsung’s […] The post TCL Sues Samsung in U.S. Over Alleged Mislabeling of TVs as Mini LED appeared first on Tekedia.

The artificial intelligence race is entering a more consequential phase as leading laboratories push increasingly capable models toward wider deployment while simultaneously confronting the risks that come with greater autonomy, reasoning ability and cybersecurity competence. Anthropic’s launch of Fable 5.1 for general availability, alongside Mythos 5.1 through trusted access, and OpenAI’s preparation for the release […] The post Anthropic and OpenAI Push AI Into a New Frontier of Capability and Risk appeared first on Tekedia.

California lawmakers have approved legislation that would establish the nation’s first statewide statutory framework governing how lawyers may use generative artificial intelligence in legal practice, placing responsibility for the accuracy and confidentiality of AI-assisted work firmly on attorneys. Both chambers of the California legislature had approved the latest version of Senate Bill 574 as of […] The post California Moves to Set First Statewide Rules for Lawyers Using Generative AI appeared first on Tekedia.

Global stocks fell on Wednesday as renewed U.S.-Iran fighting pushed crude prices to five-week highs, intensifying inflation fears and adding to pressure on government bond markets already facing the prospect of higher interest rates. The United States struck Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran said it had attacked U.S. assets elsewhere […] The post Global Stocks Slide as Iran Strikes Push Oil Higher and Bond Selloff Deepens appeared first on Tekedia.

Honda Motor Co. is targeting more than $9 billion in cost savings over the next four years and has instructed suppliers to make steep price reductions, as the Japanese automaker accelerates efforts to restore competitiveness in a car business increasingly squeezed by Chinese electric-vehicle manufacturers. The cost-cutting drive, revealed by a Reuters review of internal […] The post Honda Targets $9.4bn Cost Cuts as Chinese EV Competition Reshapes Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

Uber Is Leaving Nigeria: Why It Is Exiting After 12 Years and What Happens Next After 12 years in Nigeria, Uber is leaving the market. The ride-hailing company announced on September 2, 2026,… TechCity

The founders of Flexitech Group Limited, the company behind the Kenyan save-now-buy-later fintech FlexPay, have been arrested over the alleged theft of KES 31.2 million ($242,000) belonging to an unnamed major retail chain, adding to scrutiny of the startup after months of customer complaints about delayed withdrawals.

Key Points Main Story MTN has partnered with The Block Hive, a technology hub in Nsukka, Enugu State, to provide at least 5,000 free internet routers to young people across the South-East. The initiative is aimed at supporting techies, students, remote workers, entrepreneurs and digital creators who require internet access to participate in the digital […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Uber’s exit ends a 12-year run in Nigeria, one of its earliest markets, where it launched in 2014. The company helped build the country’s ride-hailing market, but is leaving as intensifying competition, rising operating costs, and growing regulatory pressure have made the market harder to navigate. 

Alan, the French health insurance company, has acquired Tanel, a Dakar-based digital health startup operating in Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire.

Apple Has a New CEO. What Changes for the Products You Actually Use? Apple has officially entered a new era. On September 1, 2026, John Ternus became Apple’s new CEO, replacing… TechCity