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Google rolls out AI-powered scam protection on Chrome
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National grid, new national anthem top Nigeria’s 2024 Google search

Google on Tuesday unveiled its 2024 Year in Search report for Nigeria, revealing that the U.S. elections, the new national anthem, and the national grid were the top three news-related searches by Nigerians this year. The report highlights the most searched topics, notable individuals, music, movies, and general interests that captured the attention of Nigerians […]

Google to revises app rules after EU charges over market abuse
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Google removes negative McDonald’s review after CEO murder suspect’s arrest

Google on Monday took down derogatory reviews of McDonald’s after the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson was arrested at its Altoona, Pennsylvania, restaurant. The negative reviews directed at McDonald’s were part of a trend known as “review bombing,” where businesses receive a barrage of bad reviews due to political views or […]

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Google discloses breakthrough in quantum computing with new chip

Google announced on Monday that it has overcome a challenge in quantum computing with the development of a new generation of chips. The company claims to have solved a complex mathematical problem in just five minutes—an issue that would take a classical computer longer than the history of the universe to address. Along with other […]

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Orange partners OpenAI, Meta to develop African-language AI models

French telecom giant Orange announced a partnership with Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Meta to develop custom AI models that better understand regional African languages. Orange is collaborating with OpenAI and Meta to create custom AI models based on their Whisper and Llama open-source frameworks. These models aim to better understand West African languages, which are often […]

Google to pay $30m to settle YouTube children’s privacy lawsuit
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Google cloud records 35% growth in 2024 Q3

Google’s cloud business has shown impressive growth, achieving a 35% increase year over year in Q3, reaching $11.35 billion. This growth rate has accelerated from 29% in the previous quarter, signaling to investors that Google is successfully gaining ground in the competitive cloud computing and artificial intelligence markets, according to CNBC. Amazon Web Services, which remains […]

Australia fines Google $36m over anticompetitive search engine deals
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FG, Google partner to unlock Nigeria’s AI potential

The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, in partnership with Google, has announced the 10 startups selected for the N100 million AI Fund. The AI Fund, established by the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in collaboration with Google, will provide each selected startup with N10 million in funding and up to […]

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Why Google was fined outrageous amount – Russia

The Kremlin said Thursday that Russia’s huge fines imposed on Google were largely symbolic and designed to spur the internet giant into lifting restrictions on Russian YouTube channels. The total sum of legal claims against Google in Russia has reached two undecillion rubles, according to the Russian news outlet RBK, a figure higher than all […]

Microsoft to boost startup speed of office apps
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Microsoft accuses Google of running ‘shadow campaigns’ in Europe

Microsoft publicly accused its longtime rival Google on Monday of conducting “shadow campaigns” in Europe aimed at undermining the software giant’s reputation with regulators. In a blog post, Microsoft lawyer Rima Alaily revealed that Google had engaged a firm to enlist European cloud companies to advocate for its interests against Microsoft. This unprecedented move highlights […]

Australia fines Google $36m over anticompetitive search engine deals
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US proposes remedies to curb Google’s search dominance

The U.S. Department of Justice is considering significant actions aimed at dismantling Google’s dominance in the search market, a move that analysts warn could undermine the company’s primary revenue source and hinder its advancements in artificial intelligence. However, the final resolution of this situation may still be years away. On Tuesday, the DOJ announced it […]

Google to pay $30m to settle YouTube children’s privacy lawsuit
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US considers Google breakup amid antitrust case

The US Justice Department has informed a federal judge that it is contemplating a recommendation to force Google to divest certain parts of its operations to address the harm caused by its monopolization of the online search market. This potential move could result in a historic antitrust breakup of the tech giant, according to Bloomberg. […]

Vodafone partners Google to boost AI phones, services across Africa, Europe
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Vodafone partners Google to boost AI phones, services across Africa, Europe

Vodafone Group Plc has entered into a 10-year partnership with Alphabet Inc.’s Google to provide advanced cloud services, generative artificial intelligence tools, and enhanced cybersecurity features to customers across Africa and Europe. The deal marks a significant step towards integrating AI technologies into Vodafone’s offerings, aimed at improving digital experiences and boosting operational efficiency. Vodafone […]

Google to pay $30m to settle YouTube children’s privacy lawsuit
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US Judge orders Google to permit rival apps on play store

In a significant ruling on Monday, a U.S. District Judge ordered Alphabet’s Google to overhaul its mobile app operations, enhancing options for Android users to download apps and make in-app purchases. This decision follows a jury verdict last year favouring Epic Games, the developer of “Fortnite,” according to Reuters. Judge James Donato, based in San […]