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South Africa-founded startup launches AI model with 10 million-token memory

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July 9, 2026

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South Africa-founded startup launches AI model with 10 million-token memory
Source: TechCabal

After raiding $5 million in April, South-Africa founded AI startup, Refiant AI has launched a 10-million token model named Protea.

After raiding $5 million in April, South-Africa founded AI startup, Refiant AI has launched a 10-million token model named Protea.

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