Google on Monday unveiled the findings of its 2023 Year in Search for Nigeria, showcasing the most popular searches, notable individuals, actors, musicians, topics, questions, and other subjects that captured Nigerians’ attention throughout the year. Google’s Year in Search is an annual analysis that reveals the top trending lists and also spotlights what the world […]
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Google has rolled out its Search Generative Experience (SGE) in Nigeria and other Sub-Saharan African countries as an opt-in experiment in Search Labs. In a recent release, while announcing the features, google said, AI -powered experience is available in English. The company said, with new breakthroughs in generative AI, it is reimagining what a search […]
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Google has announced the opening of applications for the Hustle Academy SMB Fund, a ₦75 Million equity-free fund dedicated to amplifying the ambitions of Nigerian Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs). This initiative, offering ₦5 Million to 15 Nigerian small business owners, cements Google’s unwavering commitment to cultivating entrepreneurial growth in Nigeria. Small businesses form the […]
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Search engine giant Google is celebrating its 25th birthday with a special doodle. The doodle shows the letters ‘oo’ replaced by ’25’ in the word ‘Google’. Google was launched on 27 September 1998 by cofounders Sergey Brin and Larry Page. In the 25 years since, Google has changed the way we use the World Wide […]
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Australia has unveiled regulations requiring internet search engines to crack down on child sexual abuse material created by artificial intelligence. The online safety code announced on Friday will require services such as Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo and Yahoo to take “appropriate steps” to prevent the spread of child exploitation material, including “synthetic” images created by AI. […]
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Alex Okosi, a Nigerian business executive, has been appointed the new Managing Director of Africa, at the global technology giant, Google. In his new role, Okosi will be leading Google in driving innovation and expanding digital accessibility across the African continent. He will also be responsible for spearheading the technology company’s vision in Africa, strengthening […]
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Google on Tuesday unveiled the “Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First”, an initiative aimed at supporting African startups looking to use artificial intelligence to solve local challenges. According google in a release, the program recognises the transformative role that AI is playing across the world, innovating industries and reimagining the realms of possibilities. It also […]
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In a significant move towards promoting tech inclusivity, the Kaduna State Government, in collaboration with Google, has announced a pioneering initiative to train 5,000 women and girls in data science, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurial application of digital technologies. This initiative, part of a broader skills development program supported by Google.org, aims to empower 20,000 more […]
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President Bola Tinubu has expressed the willingness of the Federal Government to support Tech giant, Google Incorporated, to create one million digital jobs in Nigeria. This was revealed in a statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communications & Strategy, Dele Alake, who stated that the President gave the assurance at the […]
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Google today announced the expansion of Bard, its conversational AI service, to 40 new languages including Swahili- the first African language to be included and 59 new countries and territories. The expansion includes new features that allow users to better customise their experience, boost their creativity, and get more done. With the expansion, Bard is […]
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