Why 72-hour weeks are back in AI—and the risk calculus behind 996
What Changed and Why It Matters AI startups are reviving 72-hour work weeks—“996,” short for 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week. What began as a controversial Chinese…
Nigeria’s AI bottleneck: 300 startups still train models abroad
What Changed and Why It Matters Nigeria’s AI scene is buzzing. Hundreds of startups are shipping products, raising early checks, and joining global accelerators. But they’re building on borrowed infrastructure.…
How a 24‑year‑old founder pulled Meta AI stars to her startup
What Changed and Why It Matters Big Tech is bidding for AI talent like sports teams. Reports cite packages hitting $250 million. Meta’s courtship of a 24‑year‑old researcher made headlines.…