Business & Economy

Matekane calls for timely payment of contractors

Prime Minister Sam Matekane has called on government ministries to pay contractors promptly, warning that delayed payments harm businesses and hinder infrastructure development. Speaking at the 2026 Lesotho Construction, Roads and Infrastructure Expo, Matekane emphasized the need for stronger public-private partnerships and noted that Lesotho has expanded its tarred road network from 3 kilometres at independence to 1992 kilometres today.

Source: Lesotho Times

Accelerating engineering for the physical world

ChatGPT and Codex are being applied to accelerate engineering workflows including computer-aided design, printed circuit board design, and simulation tools. The article discusses how large language models are improving productivity in physical engineering disciplines. Source: OpenAI

How Cisco defends at machine speed with OpenAI

Cisco has integrated OpenAI models with its network intelligence capabilities to enhance enterprise security defenses. The integration aims to create more adaptive security systems that can operate at machine speed. Source: OpenAI

Anthropic is working on a system to prove AI models’ identity

Anthropic is developing FlashProve, a verification system that enables users to authenticate whether AI responses genuinely originate from the claimed model. The system addresses concerns about AI impersonation and misrepresentation by providing cryptographic proof of model identity. Source: TechCrunch

Data centers are turning to old jet engines as the wait for power grows

Data center operators are increasingly using repurposed jet engines to power facilities due to lengthy delays in obtaining grid access and new turbine availability. This alternative power solution is less efficient and more environmentally damaging than conventional power infrastructure. Source: TechCrunch

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Accelerating engineering for the physical world

How Cisco defends at machine speed with OpenAI

Anthropic is working on a system to prove AI models’ identity

Data centers are turning to old jet engines as the wait for power grows