https://africandailypost.com/c/tech Tech en-002 https://africandailypost.com/a/2026-09-01-aapi-to-host-agrivoltaics-reception-during-africa-food-systems-forum-19170a37d9 https://africandailypost.com/a/2026-09-01-aapi-to-host-agrivoltaics-reception-during-africa-food-systems-forum-19170a37d9 The African Agrivoltaics Platform Initiative will bring together public, development, investment, research and private-sector representatives in Kigali on September 1, 2026. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:06:42 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/2026-08-31-mtn-group-partners-with-uae-platform-on-ai-ready-infrastructure-in-afr-693e9ed9b9 https://africandailypost.com/a/2026-08-31-mtn-group-partners-with-uae-platform-on-ai-ready-infrastructure-in-afr-693e9ed9b9 MTN Digital Infrastructure has entered a strategic partnership with a UAE-based data centre investment platform to advance locally hosted infrastructure for cloud computing and artificial intelligence workloads across Africa. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:02:14 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-28-nvidia-s-h200-chip-sales-to-china-gain-momentum-after-beijing-clears-i https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-28-nvidia-s-h200-chip-sales-to-china-gain-momentum-after-beijing-clears-i Nvidia moved closer to restarting significant China-bound shipments after reports said Chinese authorities cleared major tech firms to place orders for the company’s H200 AI chips. The news highlights how fast the AI hardware market is evolving under tight export controls and shifting regulatory signals on both sides of the Pacific. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:17:55 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-28-asml-posts-record-2025-profit-on-ai-driven-demand-while-planning-job-c https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-28-asml-posts-record-2025-profit-on-ai-driven-demand-while-planning-job-c Chip-equipment maker ASML reported record profit for 2025, pointing to strong AI-related demand, while also outlining plans to cut jobs as it restructures for efficiency and focus amid an increasingly complex semiconductor landscape. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:11:18 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-28-china-reportedly-clears-nvidia-h200-imports-for-major-firms-as-google- https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-28-china-reportedly-clears-nvidia-h200-imports-for-major-firms-as-google- A tech news roundup says China has reportedly approved large purchases of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips for firms including ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent, potentially reshaping compute access for frontier AI development. The same roundup says Google is exploring options that would let publishers opt out of certain generative AI features in Search, reflecting growing tension between AI answer experiences and the traffic and revenue models of the open web. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:06:42 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-27-apple-releases-second-generation-airtag-with-longer-precision-finding- https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-27-apple-releases-second-generation-airtag-with-longer-precision-finding- Apple’s updated AirTag keeps the same price but adds a newer ultra wideband chip to extend Precision Finding range, plus a louder speaker and updated Find My features that include airline support for sharing an item’s location. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:04:38 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-27-meta-and-corning-strike-up-to-6-billion-fiber-deal-to-expand-u-s-ai-da https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-27-meta-and-corning-strike-up-to-6-billion-fiber-deal-to-expand-u-s-ai-da Corning and Meta announced a multiyear agreement worth up to $6 billion for optical fiber, cable, and connectivity products, tied to Meta’s U.S. data center expansion and Corning’s planned manufacturing growth in North Carolina. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:47:55 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-27-eu-opens-dma-proceedings-to-spell-out-how-google-must-share-gemini-ai- https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-27-eu-opens-dma-proceedings-to-spell-out-how-google-must-share-gemini-ai- The European Union has started formal Digital Markets Act “specification proceedings” aimed at ensuring Google gives competing AI services and search engines fair access to Gemini AI features and Google Search data. Brussels says the process must conclude within six months with draft measures, while Google warns about privacy and innovation risks. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:43:29 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-27-micron-breaks-ground-on-singapore-fab-in-24-billion-expansion-aimed-at https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-27-micron-breaks-ground-on-singapore-fab-in-24-billion-expansion-aimed-at Micron said it has begun building a new advanced wafer fabrication facility in Singapore as part of a roughly $24 billion, 10-year investment plan. The company expects wafer output to start in the second half of 2028, positioning the expansion to serve surging data-centric and AI-related demand for NAND flash memory. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:37:21 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-27-meta-signs-up-to-6-billion-deal-with-corning-to-supply-fiber-for-u-s-a https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-27-meta-signs-up-to-6-billion-deal-with-corning-to-supply-fiber-for-u-s-a Meta Platforms agreed to pay Corning up to $6 billion over several years for optical fiber, cable and connectivity products for U.S. data centers, as the company expands AI computing infrastructure. Corning plans to expand manufacturing capacity in North Carolina, where Meta will be an anchor customer. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:31:46 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-u-s-commerce-department-signs-chips-letter-of-intent-with-usa-rare-ear https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-u-s-commerce-department-signs-chips-letter-of-intent-with-usa-rare-ear The Commerce Department’s CHIPS Program Office announced a proposed funding package for USA Rare Earth aimed at onshoring critical minerals and scaling rare-earth magnet manufacturing, linking industrial policy to the semiconductor ecosystem and supply-chain security. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:31:48 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-commerce-department-revises-license-policy-for-advanced-ai-chip-export https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-commerce-department-revises-license-policy-for-advanced-ai-chip-export The U.S. Commerce Department’s export-control arm announced a revised, case-by-case licensing approach for certain advanced AI chips exported to China, setting conditions meant to protect U.S. supply and address national security concerns. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:18:30 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-researchers-warn-ai-rules-are-multiplying-fast-raising-risks-of-fragme https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-researchers-warn-ai-rules-are-multiplying-fast-raising-risks-of-fragme A new research report argues that governments and standards bodies are rapidly rolling out AI policies, creating a patchwork of requirements. The authors say both technical and regulatory interoperability will be crucial if companies are to comply at scale without stalling innovation. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:07:13 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-commerce-department-s-chips-linked-support-boosts-usa-rare-earth-s-pla https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-commerce-department-s-chips-linked-support-boosts-usa-rare-earth-s-pla USA Rare Earth says it has a non-binding agreement framework for $1.6 billion in proposed CHIPS-linked support, alongside fresh private financing, as it seeks to build U.S. production of critical minerals and magnets used in chips, defense and industrial systems. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:57:44 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-nvidia-rises-ahead-of-big-tech-results-as-investors-watch-ai-capex-sig https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-nvidia-rises-ahead-of-big-tech-results-as-investors-watch-ai-capex-sig Nvidia shares edged higher as markets looked to upcoming earnings from major tech firms for signs of continued AI infrastructure spending, while reports pointed to new China demand and shifting policy constraints. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:47:53 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-report-nvidia-invests-2-billion-in-coreweave-as-ai-data-center-buildou https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-report-nvidia-invests-2-billion-in-coreweave-as-ai-data-center-buildou Nvidia is reported to have invested $2 billion in AI cloud provider CoreWeave, a move that underscores how chipmakers and specialized cloud firms are racing to secure power, land, and infrastructure for the next phase of AI growth. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:43:10 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-usa-rare-earths-jumps-on-news-of-government-backing-as-markets-watch-b https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-usa-rare-earths-jumps-on-news-of-government-backing-as-markets-watch-b Shares of USA Rare Earths rose sharply after reports of significant U.S. government funding and a potential federal stake, highlighting renewed efforts to strengthen domestic supply chains for critical minerals and advanced manufacturing during a volatile week for markets. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:34:11 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-nvidia-shares-rise-as-investors-watch-big-tech-earnings-for-ai-spendin https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-nvidia-shares-rise-as-investors-watch-big-tech-earnings-for-ai-spendin Nvidia stock ticked higher as Wall Street focused on whether upcoming earnings from major tech companies will lift capital expenditure forecasts, a key driver for demand for AI chips. The company also announced a $2 billion investment in cloud firm CoreWeave to expand AI data center capacity, adding another layer to the market’s focus on infrastructure buildouts. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:24:43 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-eu-opens-formal-probe-into-x-over-grok-s-sexual-deepfakes-and-platform https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-eu-opens-formal-probe-into-x-over-grok-s-sexual-deepfakes-and-platform European regulators have launched an investigation into Elon Musk’s platform X after its AI chatbot Grok was used to generate and spread nonconsensual sexualized images, including content that may involve minors. The EU says it will assess whether X met obligations to mitigate systemic risks under the Digital Services Act. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:17:08 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-nvidia-backs-coreweave-with-new-investment-as-ai-infrastructure-demand https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-nvidia-backs-coreweave-with-new-investment-as-ai-infrastructure-demand Nvidia invested billions into AI cloud provider CoreWeave, underlining how the AI boom is increasingly constrained by data-center capacity, power access, and deployment speed. The move highlights a shift from chip scarcity to infrastructure bottlenecks as companies race to build GPU-heavy compute at scale. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:10:13 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-crunchbase-confirms-breach-as-stolen-files-appear-online-raising-trust https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-crunchbase-confirms-breach-as-stolen-files-appear-online-raising-trust Crunchbase confirmed a data breach after attackers published files allegedly taken from its systems. The incident adds to growing concerns that information platforms can become high-leverage targets for cybercriminals and fraud campaigns. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:05:36 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-u-s-shifts-ai-chip-export-stance-toward-china-drawing-criticism-over-e https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-u-s-shifts-ai-chip-export-stance-toward-china-drawing-criticism-over-e A new Commerce Department regulation created a pathway to license certain advanced AI chip exports to China, sparking a debate over national-security risk, implementation rigor, and the broader U.S. strategy for controlling frontier compute. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:59:45 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-report-apple-explores-an-airtag-sized-ai-pin-wearable-as-it-broadens-i https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-report-apple-explores-an-airtag-sized-ai-pin-wearable-as-it-broadens-i A report says Apple is developing a small, pin-like wearable with cameras, microphones, and AI features, signaling continued interest in new form factors for on-device intelligence beyond phones and watches. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:49:19 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-judge-says-musk-s-lawsuit-over-openai-s-for-profit-conversion-can-proc https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-judge-says-musk-s-lawsuit-over-openai-s-for-profit-conversion-can-proc A US judge said there is sufficient evidence for Elon Musk’s lawsuit challenging OpenAI’s shift toward a for-profit structure to go to trial. The case highlights mounting legal and political pressure over governance, funding and safety promises in the AI boom. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:38:50 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-house-panel-advances-ai-overwatch-act-to-give-congress-tighter-control https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-house-panel-advances-ai-overwatch-act-to-give-congress-tighter-control A proposed U.S. bill would expand congressional oversight of high-performance AI processor exports, potentially overriding executive branch approvals for shipments to adversary nations. The proposal also outlines a ‘trusted U.S. person’ framework aimed at allowing overseas deployment while keeping U.S. ownership and control of advanced AI compute. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:31:20 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-sam-altman-faces-a-defining-year-as-openai-scales-spending-infrastruct https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-sam-altman-faces-a-defining-year-as-openai-scales-spending-infrastruct A profile of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman frames 2026 as a high-stakes year, as OpenAI pursues massive infrastructure buildouts and broader commercialization under increasing competitive and regulatory pressure. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:20:12 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-samsung-plans-big-expansion-of-gemini-backed-ai-features-across-smartp https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-samsung-plans-big-expansion-of-gemini-backed-ai-features-across-smartp Samsung said it plans to sharply increase the number of smartphones it ships with Google Gemini-backed AI features in 2026. The move highlights how phone makers are turning AI assistants into default capabilities, raising questions about on-device privacy, battery impact and competitive dynamics. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:10:22 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-thomson-reuters-launches-trust-in-ai-alliance-with-anthropic-aws-googl https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-thomson-reuters-launches-trust-in-ai-alliance-with-anthropic-aws-googl Thomson Reuters says it is convening a new industry group focused on building trustworthy ‘agentic’ AI for high-stakes professional environments. Founding participants include leaders from Anthropic, AWS, Google Cloud and OpenAI, with the alliance aiming to move beyond talk toward shared engineering approaches around reliability, verification and transparency. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:00:27 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-new-u-s-rule-loosening-ai-chip-exports-to-china-draws-criticism-over-s https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-new-u-s-rule-loosening-ai-chip-exports-to-china-draws-criticism-over-s A Commerce Department regulation published in mid-January creates a pathway for certain advanced AI chips to be exported to China, codifying a policy shift announced in December. Analysts warn the framework could be difficult to enforce and may undercut the national-security logic behind earlier export controls. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:50:24 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-micron-s-1-8-billion-taiwan-fab-deal-reflects-ai-era-rush-to-expand-me https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-micron-s-1-8-billion-taiwan-fab-deal-reflects-ai-era-rush-to-expand-me Micron’s planned purchase of Powerchip’s P5 fab site in Taiwan would add a large 300mm cleanroom footprint and support future DRAM ramp-ups. The move illustrates how AI-driven demand for memory is reshaping chipmaking strategies, with established suppliers seeking faster paths to capacity. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:40:15 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-thomson-reuters-launches-trust-in-ai-alliance-to-set-practical-standar https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-thomson-reuters-launches-trust-in-ai-alliance-to-set-practical-standar Thomson Reuters announced a new Trust in AI Alliance bringing together technical leaders from major AI and cloud firms to define shared principles and methods aimed at making autonomous, agentic AI systems safer, more transparent and verifiable in high-stakes settings. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:34:04 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-tech-giants-slide-in-january-as-investors-rotate-away-from-megacap-gro https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-tech-giants-slide-in-january-as-investors-rotate-away-from-megacap-gro Major U.S. tech stocks have stumbled early in 2026, with investors pulling back from the ‘Magnificent Seven’ and other large growth names. Analysts point to valuation concerns and a broader shift toward value sectors amid geopolitical stress and market volatility. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:25:33 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-memory-stocks-surge-as-ai-infrastructure-drives-demand-and-tight-suppl https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-memory-stocks-surge-as-ai-infrastructure-drives-demand-and-tight-suppl Investor attention is shifting toward memory and storage makers as AI data centers strain supply and push up prices, lifting shares across a previously cyclical corner of the semiconductor market. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:14:05 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-samsung-highlights-ai-living-vision-at-ces-2026-pushing-connected-devi https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-samsung-highlights-ai-living-vision-at-ces-2026-pushing-connected-devi Samsung used its CES 2026 showcase to emphasize an ‘AI Living’ strategy—an ecosystem approach where on-device and connected intelligence is embedded across products. The company framed AI as a unifying layer for experiences spanning mobile, home and other consumer devices. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:07:56 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-u-s-house-passes-bill-to-tighten-enforcement-of-advanced-ai-chip-expor https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-u-s-house-passes-bill-to-tighten-enforcement-of-advanced-ai-chip-expor Lawmakers advanced legislation aimed at strengthening enforcement and oversight of advanced AI chip export controls, reflecting growing concern that existing rules may be difficult to police in a fast-moving global supply chain. The move could reshape planning for chipmakers, cloud providers, and startups selling AI systems internationally. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:03:57 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-under-armour-investigates-reported-breach-tied-to-tens-of-millions-of- https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-under-armour-investigates-reported-breach-tied-to-tens-of-millions-of- Under Armour said it is examining claims that attackers accessed customer email addresses and other personal details, while the company reported no evidence that passwords or payment systems were affected. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:58:22 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-under-armour-investigates-breach-after-reports-of-customer-data-exposu https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-under-armour-investigates-breach-after-reports-of-customer-data-exposu Under Armour says it is looking into a breach after reports that tens of millions of customer records were exposed, underscoring ongoing risks for retailers and consumer brands handling large identity datasets. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:54:09 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-ftc-says-it-will-appeal-court-ruling-that-dismissed-its-antitrust-case https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-ftc-says-it-will-appeal-court-ruling-that-dismissed-its-antitrust-case The Federal Trade Commission says it will appeal a court decision that rejected its effort to break up Meta, arguing the company maintained monopoly power by acquiring Instagram and WhatsApp. Meta says the ruling correctly reflected the competitive market. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:51:00 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-fda-commissioner-s-ces-appearance-spotlights-washington-s-push-toward- https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-fda-commissioner-s-ces-appearance-spotlights-washington-s-push-toward- The FDA’s public calendar shows top agency leadership participating at CES, signaling a focus on digital health as consumer tech and medicine continue to converge. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:46:43 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-verizon-suffers-nationwide-wireless-outage-disrupting-voice-text-and-m https://africandailypost.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-verizon-suffers-nationwide-wireless-outage-disrupting-voice-text-and-m A widespread Verizon network outage left many U.S. customers without cellular service, with reports of devices showing “SOS only” and service interruptions spanning multiple major cities. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:22:18 GMT