🌐 Global & African AI Roundup – Week of October 13, 2025

October 13, 2025

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Another week in tech and AI, and here’s what you might have missed. From global breakthroughs to African innovations, here’s the lowdown.

📈 Global Tech & AI Highlights

AI Valuation Concerns: The Bank of England and IMF warn that soaring AI company valuations could trigger a market correction if anticipated benefits don’t materialize, likening the trend to the dot-com bubble.
U.S. AI Policy Developments: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will keynote an upcoming AI summit to discuss AI’s transformative impact on the U.S. economy.

OpenAI GPT-5: OpenAI launches GPT-5, its least biased AI model yet, aiming to address fairness and political slant concerns.
Google AI Integration: Chrome now features AI capabilities with a visual search option in AI Mode, enhancing user experience and accessibility.

Apple Executive Shake-Up: Apple COO Jeff Williams is stepping away from operations, while CEO Tim Cook plans to leave next month. Steve Jobs’ philosophy of “jumping to the next curve” continues to inspire innovation within the company.
Taiwan Semiconductor Growth: TSMC reports a 31.4% YoY increase in September 2025 net revenue, driven by demand for advanced AI and high-performance computing chips.
Goldman Sachs on the AI Bubble: Equity strategist Peter Oppenheimer suggests the current AI-driven tech boom is fundamentally healthier than previous bubbles.
Former Apple Design Chief Weighs In: Jony Ive shares ideas for OpenAI devices that prioritize user happiness, fulfillment, and reduced anxiety.
Nvidia & Tesla Surge: Nvidia and Tesla stocks climbed nearly 4% in pre-market trading alongside Apple and Microsoft, reflecting optimism in AI-linked equities.
AMD’s OpenAI GPU Bet: Altimeter Capital CEO Brad Gerstner highlights AMD’s aggressive push to compete with Nvidia in AI hardware.

Optasia IPO Plans: Dubai-based AI fintech Optasia plans to raise $375M on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, targeting micro-financing and mobile credit in emerging markets.
Microsoft Investment: $296.81M invested to strengthen AI infrastructure and capabilities in South Africa.

MTN CEO Warns of Digital Underclass: Ralph Mupita emphasizes urgent investment in energy, digital infrastructure, local AI models, and skills development.
Uganda AI Data Center: Africa’s first AI data center launches to repatriate African data and support local innovation.
Egypt AI Ambassadors Program: 1,895 non-specialists are trained to promote AI awareness and adoption across multiple professional sectors.

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