Japan’s Sakana AI Raises $135 Million to Advance Culturally Aligned, Sovereign AI Models
Philips Babatunde As major U.S. players like Google, OpenAI and Anthropic continue to dominate the race for large-scale AI models,…
Read MoreBone AI Emerges as South Korea’s Bold New Contender in the Global Defense-Tech Race
South Korea’s defense industry has grown into a global heavyweight, amassing about $69 billion in order backlogs by…
Read MoreRussian Surveillance-Tech Firm Protei Hacked, Data Stolen
A Russian-founded telecom company known for building surveillance and internet-filtering technology for global operators has suffered a major…
Read MoreEasyBuy: Inside Nigeria’s Fastest-Growing Consumer Credit Machine
EasyBuy has become one of the most talked-about players in Nigeria’s consumer credit landscape, yet the company remains…
Read MoreFlatpay Hits Unicorn Valuation as It Targets Aggressive Expansion Across Europe
European fintech startup Flatpay has reached unicorn status after securing fresh funding that pushed its valuation to €1.5…
Read MoreFuelUp’s Disruptive Ambition Meets Public Scrutiny: Inside Nigeria’s Emerging Mobile Refuelling Model
FuelUp, a tech-driven mobile refuelling startup, has entered Nigeria’s energy space promising to deliver petrol and other fuels…
Read MoreDangote Refinery Disowns Viral Video Linking It to Fuel Delivery by Dispatch Riders
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has distanced itself from a viral online video claiming it is partnering with a…
Read MoreElevenLabs Partners with Michael Caine and Matthew McConaughey to Launch AI-Generated Voices
AI voice technology firm ElevenLabs has announced new partnerships with Hollywood actors Michael Caine and Matthew McConaughey to…
Read MoreCash App Unveils AI Chatbot ‘Moneybot’ and Expands Bitcoin, Savings, and Borrowing Features
Cash App, a financial platform owned by Jack Dorsey’s Block Inc., has rolled out a series of new…
Read MoreDeepwatch Lays Off Dozens Amid Shift Toward AI and Automation
Cybersecurity firm Deepwatch has laid off dozens of employees as part of a restructuring move aimed at strengthening…
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