Mentions of AI increased nearly 15% in September, meaning anytime you think AI can’t possibly be talked about any more than it already is, you’re wrong. The main drivers behind this latest increase were resource and security concerns. OpenAI tapped Google Cloud to address an impending GPU shortage that would hinder ChatGPT’s functionality. A new study by the National Cybersecurity Alliance found that 43% of workers reported sharing sensitive information with AI tools, including company financial data and client information. And, Microsoft made a $19.4 billion deal with Nebius to secure AI cloud infrastructure. With significant AI policy discussions underway globally and in the U.S., expect the upward climb in AI coverage to continue.  

While cloud maintained its ownership of the tech media conversation, fintech had a strong month after Klara’s IPO reached over $15 billion in valuation and Robinhood earned a spot on the S&P 500 list. Wealthfront, one of a few companies that introduced the robo-advisor style of automated investing, also filed for an IPO to close out the month. Companies focusing on their path to AI integration have already seen significant increases in cloud and connectivity-focused coverage this year, and with the recent wave of fintech movement, it appears that this industry may be next to ride the AI wave to major growth.  

AI chatter spiked after Databricks and OpenAI unveiled a multi-year enterprise partnership. Cybersecurity remained elevated with Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday, addressing two zero-day vulnerabilities. IoT and big data centered on AI & Big Data Expo Europe, while finance built into Sibos in Frankfurt.

Newcomer to the list, #Maharashtra trended as AWS laid the foundation for a Mumbai data center, and the cabinet approved the MahaGeotech geospatial corporation. 

September’s tech coverage reflected both momentum and caution. Fintech continued to dominate the social landscape, as crypto IPO activity and ETF inflows signaled growing market confidence. Meanwhile, cloud-related posts remained prominent, with enterprises weighing AI infrastructure bets. Cybersecurity conversations were sustained by reports of hidden breaches and AI-driven attack surges, underscoring persistent risk concerns. Connectivity and insurtech activity were comparatively muted, though policy and funding still kept the conversation going.