ProMarket

A ProMarket piece argues that Africa's startup ecosystem is heavily shaped by foreign actors, raising questions about who funds, builds and benefits from the continent's tech boom. The article examines the degree to which outside capital and influence define African entrepreneurship, a debate that resonates as venture funding on the continent grows and local founders push for greater ownership.

A ProMarket piece argues that US state governments have the tools to slow down artificial intelligence development on their own, without relying on the federal government. It suggests state-level regulation could meaningfully shape or restrain AI deployment. The argument lands amid ongoing national debate over whether Washington is moving too slowly on AI oversight, and whether states should fill the gap with their own rules.