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Kayko raises $1.2M seed funding
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Rwandan Fintech Startup Kayko Raises $1.2M Seed to Empower Informal Merchants and Unlock SME Lending

KIGALI, RWANDA – Kayko, a rising fintech startup based in Kigali, has raised $1.2 million in seed funding to accelerate its mission of digitising Rwanda’s informal merchant ecosystem and building a robust data infrastructure to improve access to credit for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The investment round was led by Burrow Capital, with participation…
December 21, 20250Comments

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AI cybersecurity agent outperforms human hackers
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AI Agent Outperforms Human Hackers in Stanford Cybersecurity Test—for a Fraction of the Cost

A new study from Stanford University reveals that an AI agent named ARTEMIS successfully outperformed professional human hackers in a controlled cybersecurity test—at a dramatically lower cost. Over a 16-hour test run, ARTEMIS scanned Stanford’s public and private computer science networks, identifying vulnerabilities across nearly 8,000 connected devices, including servers, desktops, and smart systems. In…
December 16, 20250Comments

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Google NotebookLM Gemini integration
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Google Integrates NotebookLM Into Gemini, Ushering in a Smarter Productivity Experience

Google is quietly rolling out a major update that brings its AI-powered note-taking tool, NotebookLM, into the Gemini ecosystem. This integration could significantly change how users interact with both platforms, merging custom knowledge from notebooks with the expansive capabilities of Gemini's AI assistant. Originally, NotebookLM was a standalone tool focused on summarizing and extracting insights…
December 15, 20250Comments

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India mandatory cyber app withdrawal
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India Withdraws Mandatory Cyber App Rule After Backlash from Tech Industry

India Reverses Plan to Pre‑Install Government Cyber App on All Smartphones India’s government has scrapped a controversial order that would have forced smartphone manufacturers to pre‑install its state‑run cyber‑safety app on all new devices, following widespread backlash from privacy advocates, tech companies, and political opposition. What Was the Rule and Why It Sparked Outcry On…
December 4, 20250Comments

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Rwanda school connectivity Giga
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Rwanda Leads Africa with Giga Pilot Connecting Schools to Fast, Affordable Internet

Rwanda is setting a new benchmark for digital education in Africa through the successful implementation of the Giga Initiative, which is demonstrating how strategic school connectivity can reduce internet costs and unlock inclusive access to quality digital learning. By mapping schools, setting nationwide connectivity standards, and leveraging real-time monitoring tools like Giga Meter, Rwanda is…
December 4, 20250Comments

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Rwanda digital public services
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Rwanda Moves to Eliminate Document Uploads on IremboGov to Simplify Access to Public Services

Rwanda Modernizes IremboGov: Towards Seamless, Paperless Public Services The Government of Rwanda is set to revolutionize how citizens access public services online by removing unnecessary document uploads from applications submitted via IremboGov, the country's national e-governance platform. The reform is part of Rwanda’s broader "Zero Trip, Zero Paper" digital transformation strategy, aimed at making public…
November 11, 20250Comments

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