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Microsoft accelerates Africa AI adoption with 3 million training goal to counter DeepSeek's rise

Microsoft is ramping up efforts to train 3 million Africans on AI technology this year, partnering with MTN Group to reach 300 million subscribers. The push comes as Chinese rival DeepSeek captures up to 20% market share in countries like Ethiopia and Zimbabwe, prompting the tech giant to invest $330 million in South Africa's cloud infrastructure.

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Microsoft accelerates Africa AI adoption with 3 million training goal to counter DeepSeek's rise

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Anthropic in talks with Blackstone on AI joint venture despite Pentagon supply chain dispute

Anthropic is negotiating with private equity firms including Blackstone and Hellman & Friedman to form an AI-focused joint venture that would sell Claude technology to portfolio companies. The talks temporarily stalled due to the Department of Defense designating Anthropic a supply chain risk, but discussions are now ongoing as the company seeks to expand its enterprise reach.

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Anthropic in talks with Blackstone on AI joint venture despite Pentagon supply chain dispute

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AI influence drives thought homogenization, flattening how millions write and reason

Research published in Trends in Cognitive Sciences reveals that Large Language Models like ChatGPT are creating sameness in human writing and thinking. Scientists warn that AI influence extends beyond direct users, threatening cognitive diversity and collective intelligence as one-third of Americans now use these tools regularly.

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AI influence drives thought homogenization, flattening how millions write and reason

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Atlassian cuts 1,600 jobs in 10% workforce reduction to fuel AI investments and enterprise sales

Australian productivity software company Atlassian announced layoffs affecting 1,600 employees, representing 10% of its global workforce, as CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes pivots the company toward AI. The job cuts will cost approximately $230 million in severance but aim to strengthen finances and fund AI development. The move follows similar AI-linked cuts at Block Inc. and Oracle Corp., raising questions about whether AI is genuinely transforming work or simply providing cover for cost-cutting.

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Atlassian cuts 1,600 jobs in 10% workforce reduction to fuel AI investments and enterprise sales

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Senate officially approves ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot for aides' daily work

The Senate has officially authorized its staff to use AI chatbots including ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot for routine legislative work. A memo from the Senate Sergeant at Arms approves these tools for drafting documents, research, and preparing briefings, though questions remain about handling classified information and how widely the technology will be adopted across different Senate offices.

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Senate officially approves ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot for aides' daily work

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AI Apps Excel at Early Monetization But Face Steep Retention Challenges, New Study Reveals

AI-powered apps are winning at converting trial users—52% better than traditional apps—but losing the long-term game. A comprehensive RevenueCat study analyzing over $11 billion in developer revenue shows AI apps face 30% faster subscription cancellations and 20% higher refund rates, despite generating significantly higher lifetime value in early stages.

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AI Apps Excel at Early Monetization But Face Steep Retention Challenges, New Study Reveals

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Oracle cloud business surges 84% as AI contracts push revenue forecast to $90 billion

Oracle reported infrastructure revenue growth of 84% to $4.9 billion, driven by massive AI contracts with OpenAI and Meta. The company raised its fiscal 2027 revenue forecast to $90 billion while maintaining capital expenditure guidance at $50 billion. Oracle stock jumped nearly 10% as Wall Street's concerns about profitability eased.

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Oracle cloud business surges 84% as AI contracts push revenue forecast to $90 billion

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China bets on artificial intelligence to create jobs and rejuvenate economy amid global concerns

China unveiled plans at its annual parliamentary sessions to adopt artificial intelligence across all sectors, betting the technology will create jobs and offset an aging workforce. Policymakers prioritize AI adoption despite global warnings that automation could displace 40% of jobs worldwide, with critics questioning whether the optimism matches reality.

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China bets on artificial intelligence to create jobs and rejuvenate economy amid global concerns

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Kevin Mandia raises record $190M for Armadin to fight AI-driven cyberattacks with autonomous agents

Kevin Mandia, who sold Mandiant to Google for $5.4 billion in 2022, has launched Armadin with a record-breaking $189.9 million in combined seed and Series A funding. The cybersecurity startup builds autonomous AI agents that simulate real-world attacks to identify exploitable vulnerabilities before hackers can strike, addressing the rising threat of machine-speed cyberattacks.

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Kevin Mandia raises record $190M for Armadin to fight AI-driven cyberattacks with autonomous agents

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Anchr raises $5.8M to bring AI automation to America's fragmented food distribution sector

New York-based startup Anchr has raised $5.8 million in pre-seed funding to automate the back office of America's food distribution industry. The company is building an AI-powered operating system that tackles order intake, procurement, and inventory management for independent distributors still relying on phone calls, spreadsheets, and manual processes.

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Anchr raises $5.8M to bring AI automation to America's fragmented food distribution sector

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Legora raises $550 million Series D at $5.55 billion valuation for aggressive US expansion

Swedish legal AI startup Legora has raised $550 million in Series D funding led by Accel, tripling its valuation to $5.55 billion in just five months. The company plans aggressive US expansion with new offices in Houston and Chicago, targeting 300 US employees by year-end as competition with Harvey intensifies in the booming AI legaltech market.

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Legora raises $550 million Series D at $5.55 billion valuation for aggressive US expansion

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AI drives workplace productivity up, but employee workload quietly intensifies as breaks disappear

AI tools are accelerating work and boosting productivity by 20-30%, but new research reveals a troubling pattern: employees are working longer hours, taking fewer breaks, and facing intensified workloads. Companies using AI to raise output expectations risk burning out their best talent, with 42% of monitored workers planning to leave within a year.

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AI drives workplace productivity up, but employee workload quietly intensifies as breaks disappear

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AI boosts breast cancer detection by 10% in major UK screening studies, flags hidden cancers

Major UK studies show AI integration into breast cancer screening increases detection rates by 10.4% and identifies up to 27.5% of interval cancers before they become visible. The technology also reduces radiologist workload by up to 44% while maintaining accuracy across diverse populations, marking a shift in how screening programs could operate.

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AI boosts breast cancer detection by 10% in major UK screening studies, flags hidden cancers

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OpenAI secures $110 billion funding round as questions swirl around AI bubble and profitability

OpenAI announced a landmark $110 billion funding round on February 27, 2026, led by SoftBank, Nvidia, and Amazon. The massive investment aims to expand global AI infrastructure and scale frontier AI technologies despite concerns about the AI bubble. With ChatGPT reaching 900 million weekly active users, the company pushes forward with enterprise adoption through new partnerships.

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OpenAI secures $110 billion funding round as questions swirl around AI bubble and profitability

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Women in AI represent just 10% of Indian startup founders despite higher course completion rates

Only 10% of AI startups in India are founded by women, revealing a stark AI gender gap in the country's rapidly expanding tech sector. However, women in India complete GenAI courses at rates 3% higher than men, suggesting that access—not capability—remains the primary barrier to closing the gender gap in GenAI learning and leadership.

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Women in AI represent just 10% of Indian startup founders despite higher course completion rates

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