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Nigeria's ai strategy gains momentum with key investments

Nigeria is positioning itself as a leader in artificial intelligence through its national strategy and recent partnerships. A new report by Microsoft, PwC, and Lagos Business School highlights early successes and outlines a roadmap for broader adoption. The initiative aims to drive economic growth across sectors like agriculture and fintech.

Emmanuel Macron criticizes TikTok and X on information neutrality

At the Peace Forum in Paris, President Emmanuel Macron accused social platforms like TikTok and X of breaking information neutrality. He described these networks as places where one can no longer properly inform oneself. Macron calls for stronger regulation in Europe to combat disinformation.

Figma acquires AI-powered content platform Weavy

October 30, 2025 Theo Klein

Design software company Figma has purchased Weavy, an AI-powered content platform. The acquisition aims to enhance Figma's AI editing tools. Weavy will be integrated into Figma as Figma Weave.

Canva unveils free unified Affinity app with paid AI tools

October 30, 2025 Theo Klein

Canva has launched a new version of its Affinity creative software, combining Photo, Designer, and Publisher into a single free app called Affinity by Canva. Core features are available at no cost, while generative AI tools require a $120 annual subscription. This update follows Canva's acquisition of Affinity early last year.

OpenAI eyes $1 trillion IPO despite quarterly losses

OpenAI is preparing for a potential initial public offering that could value the company at up to $1 trillion, with filings possibly in late 2026. CEO Sam Altman has indicated that going public is the most likely path due to massive capital needs. However, the company reported significant losses, estimated at $11.5 billion in its latest quarter.

Pocket-sized SSD delivers fast transfers and fingerprint security

October 31, 2025 Theo Klein

A new pocket-sized SSD promises rapid data transfers of up to 450MB/s read speeds, fitting easily into a top pocket despite its limited storage capacity. The device includes fingerprint security for added protection. TechRadar highlighted these features in a recent review.