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How Lyft’s David Risher seized his ‘wet cement’ moment
14/12/2025

How Lyft’s David Risher seized his ‘wet cement’ moment

The CEO of the No. 2 in US ridesharing says there’s more to growth than catching ‘the other guys.’

Opposition to Netflix-Warner deal grows in Washington
14/12/2025

Opposition to Netflix-Warner deal grows in Washington

Sen. Tim Scott, a Republican with close ties to the White House, joined the mounting opposition in Washington to Netflix’s takeover of Warner Bros.

Singapore startup builds AI-powered, self-running chemistry lab
12/12/2025

Singapore startup builds AI-powered, self-running chemistry lab

The self-driving lab consists of AI software and robots that design experiments, run them, and gather data, with limited human intervention.

Why Excel is AI-proof
12/12/2025

Why Excel is AI-proof

Microsoft recently upped the price of Excel which remains the company’s killer app, despite the rise of AI.

Why high-quality content can thrive in an AI world
12/12/2025

Why high-quality content can thrive in an AI world

The Disney–OpenAI licensing deal is the latest example of a media company making a savvy move in the fog of AI economics.

Transsion IPO points to Africa ambitions
12/12/2025

Transsion IPO points to Africa ambitions

Transsion, the biggest seller of phones in Africa, could raise up to $1 billion via an initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

The UAE is outpacing the US as Africa's investment partner
12/12/2025

The UAE is outpacing the US as Africa's investment partner

The UAE said it will invest $1 billion toward AI infrastructure and services across Africa, but the relationship between the two still has a deeply problematic dimension.

Ancestry’s new AI feature narrates ancestors’ stories. But it won't make ‘dead people dance.’
12/12/2025

Ancestry’s new AI feature narrates ancestors’ stories. But it won't make ‘dead people dance.’

The generative AI feature allows users to create narrated audio stories of their genealogy, but CTO Sriram Thiagarajan says they are mindful of risks in applying the new technology.

Benin seeks extradition of failed coup leader
12/12/2025

Benin seeks extradition of failed coup leader

Benin says Colonel Pascal Tigri is seeking refuge in neighboring Togo.

Digital bank Wio still sees UAE opportunities after explosive growth
12/12/2025

Digital bank Wio still sees UAE opportunities after explosive growth

Originally focused on serving small companies, Wio Bank is still scaling fast as more firms and customers go digital.

Mideast Amazon rival noon raises $500 million
12/12/2025

Mideast Amazon rival noon raises $500 million

Saudi PIF-backed online delivery platform noon raises fresh capital as it looks to IPO.

Republicans flounder on health care while Trump avoids specifics
12/12/2025

Republicans flounder on health care while Trump avoids specifics

The party is divided over whether to cut a bipartisan deal or go it alone, but the president’s imprimatur will be needed.

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