Tag: Google

Google to build first subsea cable connecting S'America with Asia
Tech

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
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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 […]

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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 […]

Tech

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, […]

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Google unveils self-learning AI model capable of continuous improvement

Google has announced the development of a new machine learning model designed to continually learn and improve itself. The model, called ‘HOPE’, features a self-modifying architecture and is reportedly more efficient in long-context memory management than current state-of-the-art AI systems, according to a Google blog post published on Saturday, November 8. Google said the project […]

Google partners Verve, okays naira payment Play Store
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Google, Epic Games near settlement over Play Store payment dispute

Google and Epic Games appear close to resolving their long-standing legal battle over the Play Store. The two companies have jointly submitted a proposed settlement to the court, which could significantly reshape the way Android and Google Play function. Announcing the move in a post on X, Google’s President of Android Ecosystem, Sameer Samat, said […]

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Google unveils AI skills campus for Nigerian public servants

Google.org has unveiled an Apolitical Government Artificial Intelligence Campus skills training program for Nigerian public servants, establishing a trusted global hub for AI excellence within the government. This initiative, which Google announced on Thursday in Abuja, is a partnership with the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. The News Agency of Nigeria reported that […]

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

Britain tightens oversight on Google search services

Britain’s competition authority on Friday activated new powers to oversee Google’s search operations, placing the United States tech giant under heightened regulatory scrutiny. The Competition and Markets Authority confirmed it is granting Google “strategic market status” for its general search and search advertising services. This follows a nearly nine-month investigation in which the regulator found […]