Alaan raises $48 million to scale AI-powered spend management across the MENA region
Bendada.com - Aug 06, 2025
Alaan raised $48 million in Series A funding, one of the largest fintech rounds in MENA. The funding round was led by Peak XV Partners with participation from notable investors including Y Combinator.
Can ChatGPT watch videos? — Everything there is to know
Techpoint Africa - Jul 14, 2025
ChatGPT can summarize video content by analyzing its transcripts. Users can extract key points and answer questions based on video transcripts.
Can ChatGPT access links? Here’s all you need to know
Techpoint Africa - Jul 10, 2025
ChatGPT users are personalizing searches by providing relevant URLs to get precise information. ChatGPT can access links and summarize content if browsing capabilities are enabled.
“Solve boring problems,” African AI leaders say at Builders Summit
Bendada.com - Jul 03, 2025
AI-first startups are dominating Y Combinator batches, indicating a significant shift in the tech landscape. OpenAI is expanding its reach into cloud computing and devices, showcasing the versatility of AI applications.
Voice tech startup Intron launches new AI models amid broader sector expansion
TechCabal - Jun 30, 2025
Intron is introducing three new AI models: Sahara-Optimus, Sahara-TTS, and Sahara Voice-Lock. The company has expanded its capabilities to serve the Ogun State Judiciary in Nigeria.