Tag: Google

YouTube, a platform owned by Google, is experimenting with a new technology in the United States designed to assess whether users are under 18. This initiative aims to enhance protections ...

Google has announced a significant investment in artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa, totalling US$37 million in funding. This initiative includes new and previously unannounced commitments to enhance research, talent development, ...

YouTube's rise on big screens poses significant challenges for traditional television programming. A recent Nielsen report reveals that YouTube is the most-watched platform on TV, outpacing traditional media and leaving ...

According to a report from Business Insider, Google has unveiled a new venture in film and television production. This move aims to capitalise on an industry grappling with rising production ...

Nigerian consumers have launched a class action lawsuit against MTN Nigeria, alleging widespread issues with unexplained data usage and rapid depletion of data allowances. The situation gained momentum following a ...

According to industry reports, the Competition Commission in South Africa is urging Google to financially "compensate" news media with annual payments ranging from US$16 million to US$27 million over three ...

Broadcast Media Africa has learnt that Agnes Gathaiya, Google's country director responsible for East Africa, has left the firm after more than four years. Gathaiya revealed that she was quitting ...

Software giant Microsoft has set sights on investing US$80 billion inartificial intelligence (AI) data centres this year. This was revealed by Brad Smith, vice chair and president of Microsoft, last ...

Airtel Nigeria has unveiled a new collaboration with Google to make YouTube accessible on all television sets throughout the nation, including both smart and older analogue models. The announcement was ...

Google has announced the appointment of Kabelo Makwane as the new country director for South Africa, effective January 6, 2025. He succeeds Dr. Alistair Mokoena, who held the position from ...