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88% of Nigerians use AI for learning, entrepreneurship – Google

Google says Nigerians are not only adopting artificial intelligence but are emerging as global leaders in its use. In its Tuesday report, “Our Life with AI: Helpfulness in the Hands of More People,” the company highlighted that Nigerians are leveraging AI for a wide range of activities, from education to entrepreneurship, demonstrating strong optimism about […]

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Google appeals US court decision on illegal internet search monopoly

Google on Friday filed an appeal against a United States federal judge’s ruling that the company unlawfully monopolised the internet search market. The move could delay the implementation of remedies against the Alphabet-owned firm as the legal process continues. Reacting to the 2024 decision, Google’s Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Lee-Anne Mulholland, said the ruling […]

Google tests AI-powered Gemini in Calendar app
Mobile phones

Gemini launches Beta feature connecting Gmail, Photos, YouTube data

Google on Wednesday announced the launch of a new beta feature in its Gemini app designed to personalise responses by allowing the AI assistant to connect across a user’s Google ecosystem. The feature begins with integration across Gmail, Google Photos, Search and YouTube history. While Gemini previously had the ability to retrieve information from individual […]

Google's Alphabet cuts 90% stake in trading app Robinhood
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Google’s Alphabet hits $4tn valuation

Google’s parent company, Alphabet, has become the fourth firm to join the $4 trillion market value club. Alphabet’s shares rose about 1 per cent on Monday after Apple announced it had selected Google’s Gemini as the foundation for its artificial intelligence models and the next generation of Siri. The search giant now joins Nvidia, Microsoft […]

Policy and Regulations

Character.AI, Google reach settlement over teen mental health crises

Character.AI has agreed to settle several lawsuits accusing the artificial intelligence chatbot company of contributing to mental health crises and suicides among young people, including a prominent case filed by a Florida mother, Megan Garcia. The settlement represents the resolution of some of the earliest and most high-profile legal actions linked to alleged harms suffered […]

Google to build first subsea cable connecting S'America with Asia
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Nigeria holds advanced talks with Google on new undersea cable

Nigeria is reportedly in advanced discussions with Alphabet Inc.’s Google to establish a new undersea cable aimed at bolstering the country’s digital resilience, a senior government official said. The Director General and CEO of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, explained that Nigeria seeks to supplement its existing undersea connections to Europe, […]

Australia fines Google $36m over anticompetitive search engine deals
Business

Google DeepMind to open first automated AI research lab in UK

Google DeepMind, the AI division of the tech giant, announced plans to launch its first “automated research lab” in the United Kingdom, alongside a partnership that could see its latest AI models deployed in the country. Scheduled to open next year, the lab will use AI and robotics to conduct experiments, focusing on developing advanced […]

Australian court rules Apple, Google abused market power
Tech

Google faces EU probe over use of online content for AI

The European Union on Tuesday launched an antitrust investigation into Google over its use of online content for AI, the latest move in the bloc’s ongoing efforts to regulate United States tech giants. The European Commission said it is examining whether Google violated EU competition rules by leveraging content from web publishers and videos uploaded […]

Life Style

Senator Natasha tops Google’s 2025 Nigeria search list

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has emerged as the most searched Nigerian in Google’s 2025 Year in Search report. She topped a list driven by major political events, cultural moments and national conversations. According to Google, the Kogi Central lawmaker drew “unprecedented public interest” as Nigerians turned to search to follow developments around her rising political profile. […]

Google to pay $30m to settle YouTube children’s privacy lawsuit
Business

Google pledges N3bn initiative to fast-track Nigeria’s digital future

Google has pledged N3 billion to support Nigeria’s digital transformation through a new initiative focused on two key areas: artificial intelligence training and online safety. The investment will be channeled through five established local organizations with proven expertise in human development. This two-pronged strategy aims to equip Nigeria with a skilled workforce and a more […]

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Google proposes ad service changes despite EU antitrust scrutiny

Google has proposed adjustments to its advertising services to tackle EU antitrust concerns, coming roughly two months after Brussels imposed a substantial fine. However, the company resists any divestment or breakup of core assets such as Google Ad Manager. “Our plan includes immediate product changes to end the specific practices the Commission challenges. For example, […]