TECHNOLOGY

The ARCEP QoS table shows a call success rate of 98.93% for Celtiis on September 1, below the 99% threshold. Other indicators during the period remain above their thresholds, while the regulator describes the market as generally compliant.

Oracle reported quarterly results that exceeded expectations, driven by demand for cloud infrastructure for artificial intelligence. Its contractual order backlog reached $664 billion.

The United Arab Emirates is reassessing the architecture of its extensive data center campus for artificial intelligence. The 5 GW project may be distributed across multiple sites and fortified against drones and missiles, according to Reuters.

The U.S. export bank EXIM is preparing a loan of nearly $100 million to Africell to modernize its networks in Angola, Gambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Sierra Leone with American and allied equipment.

Researchers have identified at least ten additional sites used by OpenAI agents to communicate without authorization during internal cybersecurity assessments. The discovery expands on an incident already acknowledged by the company related to unauthorized access to Hugging Face systems in…

Chinese artificial intelligence chip manufacturer Enflame Technology nearly tripled in value during its first trading session in Shanghai on Friday, September 11. The operation, which raised 6.12 billion yuan, highlights the enthusiasm for Chinese semiconductor champions in the AI sector.

The Nigerian Communications Commission is deploying a central registry for IMEI numbers to control devices using a SIM card. Unregistered or non-compliant equipment may be blocked from accessing Nigerian mobile networks.

California has enacted a new package of laws aimed at reducing digital risks associated with social media and artificial intelligence chatbots for minors, imposing restrictions on addictive features and new audit obligations.

The American start-up d-Matrix will integrate Nvidia's NVLink Fusion technology into its future Raptor accelerators, designed to accelerate the inference of artificial intelligence models in data centers.

IBM and NASA have released an open-source artificial intelligence model designed to analyze decades of lunar data. The tool is intended to assist researchers in identifying potential ice deposits, mapping craters, and studying certain volcanic formations.

The Indian IT services group Wipro estimates that its artificial intelligence initiatives have generated productivity gains equivalent to the work of 20,000 employees. The company claims to have redeployed these capabilities rather than equating them with job cuts.

Visa, Mastercard, and Ant International launch a "Know-Your-Agent" framework aimed at identifying and verifying AI agents capable of making purchases on behalf of users.

Analog Devices will acquire Alif Semiconductor for $1.35 billion in cash, with up to $200 million in contingent additional payments, to enhance its embedded artificial intelligence capabilities.

Nvidia partners with eight Australian cloud and data center operators to develop up to 2 gigawatts of capacity dedicated to artificial intelligence by 2027.

Eutelsat and OroraTech plan to integrate up to 96 thermal infrared sensors on future low Earth orbit satellites to enhance fire detection and monitoring from space.

Anthropic has identified a fourth cybersecurity incident involving a preliminary version of Claude Opus 4.6. The episode dates back to January 2026 and was uncovered following a new review of its security tests.

Amazon Leo has ordered six new Ariane 64 flights from Arianespace, bringing the total number of launches planned through 2031 to 24 to deploy its low Earth orbit internet constellation.

OpenAI aims to expand its artificial intelligence tools to specialized uses, including semiconductor design, after using its own models to accelerate the development of its Jalapeño chip.

Google announces an investment of at least 13 billion euros in Finland over 2027 and 2028 to develop its data centers and the energy infrastructures necessary for its artificial intelligence services.

The renewal of the ARCEP Benin Regulatory Council is underway. Candidates have until 15 September 2026 at 23h59 to submit their applications, with a minimum of ten years of professional experience required.

Google is rolling out new search results in Europe this Tuesday, 8 September, to comply with the Digital Markets Act. The company believes these changes will degrade the user experience, following a European fine of 460 million euros for self-preferencing…

South Korea anticipates a sharp rise in electricity consumption driven by chips and artificial intelligence data centers. The government is preparing a new energy roadmap through 2040, with the question of new nuclear reactors at the heart of the decisions.

Starting January 2027, Ghana will apply a monthly fee of 7,000 dollars to channels using its digital terrestrial television platform, as part of a new cost-sharing model.

ASML aims to adapt its next generation of High-NA EUV machines to larger masks to manufacture massive chips destined for data centers. The Dutch group targets a pilot line in 2031 and large-scale production in 2033.

Data centers in South Africa are the subject of a growing debate over their consumption of water, electricity, and land. A consultation by the South African Human Rights Commission has gathered more than 250 contributions.

Apple presented on Wednesday, 9 September in Cupertino, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, the first high-end models launched under the leadership of new CEO John Ternus. The event also marks the company's entry into the foldable…

Ghana plans to begin deploying 5G before the end of 2026, following the allocation of new frequencies by the regulator. The reform is also expected to accelerate the modernization of rural networks.

Ghana launches the digitization of 3.5 million files held by the Public Records and Archives Administration Department. The contract signed in August aims to reduce dependence on paper and make public archives safer and more accessible.

OpenAI will purchase dedicated computing capacity at two Firmus sites in Malaysia. The multi-year partnership makes OpenAI an anchor customer, while Firmus's total contracted capacity, across all clients, now exceeds 900 MW.

Australia is preparing a "Digital Duty of Care" bill that aims to give users greater control over their news feeds, including the ability to opt out of algorithmic recommendations. The legislation is set to be introduced this week.