Zed Raises M Series B Led by Sequoia to Scale Collaborative AI Coding Vision

Zed Raises $32M Series B Led by Sequoia to Scale Collaborative AI Coding Vision

Zed Industries, creator of the high-performance open-source code editor Zed, today announced it has raised $32 million in Series B funding led by Sequoia Capital, bringing total funding to over $42 million. The investment will accelerate development of new capabilities that enable real-time collaboration between developers and AI agents directly within code. Contextual and Collaborative…

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White House reviewing Smithsonian exhibits to make sure they align with Trump’s vision

White House reviewing Smithsonian exhibits to make sure they align with Trump’s vision

The White House is conducting an expansive review of the Smithsonian’s museum exhibitions, materials and operations ahead of America’s 250th anniversary to ensure it aligns with President Donald Trump’s views of history, an administration official confirmed to NBC News. The assessment, which was first reported by the Wall Street Journal, will include reviews of museum…

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South Africa’s digital revolution: Vision or missed opportunity?

South Africa’s digital revolution: Vision or missed opportunity?

South Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its technological evolution, poised to redefine itself as Africa’s leading digital powerhouse. Over the past two years, political leaders and media narratives have painted a picture of rapid digital transformation, underscoring the government’s ambition to position South Africa at the forefront of innovation. President Cyril Ramaphosa reinforced…

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Africa: PMI’s Sub-Saharan Africa Smoke-Free Vision Gathers Momentum

Africa: PMI’s Sub-Saharan Africa Smoke-Free Vision Gathers Momentum

Despite facing the global regulatory challenges on tobacco products, Philip Morris International (PMI) is intensifying its efforts to transition smokers across Sub-Saharan Africa from cigarettes to smoke-free alternatives. The company’s Area Vice President Sub-Saharan Africa, Branislav Bibic, remains optimistic about the continent ’ s readiness to embrace innovative technologies. In an exclusive interview with allAfrica on…

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