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Notes on software engineering, AI, startups, and building technology communities across Africa.
As 2026 draws to a close, artificial intelligence is entering its next phase. Explore eight AI trends that could define 2027, from multi-agent systems and digital labor to physical robotics, edge reasoning, and next-generation computing.
Google’s Gemini AI hacked into three real companies during a cybersecurity test, raising critical questions about AI autonomy, security safeguards, and the risks of giving intelligent systems internet access. Here’s what the incident reveals about the future of AI-powered cyberattacks and responsible innovation.
AI models are becoming more efficient, but that is not reducing the industry's appetite for computing power. As inference takes a larger share of AI workloads, data centers, accelerators, electricity and cooling infrastructure are becoming central to the next phase of AI.
Search is becoming less about choosing a link and more about getting an answer. Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Perplexity are pushing AI deeper into search, creating new opportunities for users while forcing publishers to rethink how they earn visibility and traffic.
GoTyme Bank is challenging South Africa’s banking status quo by offering free instant payments of up to R5,000. But this isn't just a debate about transaction fees, it's about who pays for financial convenience, how digital banks compete, and whether instant payments should become the default across Africa.
Jensen Huang’s speakerphone moment with Donald Trump exposed a deeper divide over the future of AI: should the industry accelerate development or slow down to address emerging risks? Explore the battle over compute, energy, regulation, AI safety, and what the debate means for companies building with artificial intelligence.
A $20,000 MVP can be more expensive than a $60,000 MVP. The real question isn't what development costs, it’s what you're actually buying. Here's a practical 2026 breakdown of MVP costs, hidden expenses, scope, AI infrastructure, and how to build only what you need to validate your idea.
