Articles about Google

Google offers free GenAI tools to African varsity students

A12-month Google AI Pro Plan has been introduced for students in SA and other parts of the continent to help build foundational AI skills.

Google doubles down on connectivity efforts for Africa

The search engine giant plans a new subsea cable connectivity hub in SA, as part of new investments on the African continent.

Check Point pens $300m AI security deal

The cyber security firm will acquire Lakera, an AI-native security platform for agentic AI applications.

YouTube celebrates ad innovation

The YouTube Works Awards South Africa 2025 recognised the country's most innovative and effective advertising campaigns.

Microsoft and Rolls-Royce are eating SA's AI nuclear cake

Nuclear models are quickly becoming more efficient and demand is rising fast, so every projection for future electricity demand is an arrow shooting straight up.

SA among first in Africa to get Google’s AI Mode search

The search engine giant is rolling out its latest instalment of AI-powered search in SA, as well as Kenya and Nigeria.

R114m Digital News Transformation Fund opens applications

The DNT Fund, a partnership between Google and the Association of Independent Publishers, will open its application window on 25 August.

Google invites SA cohort to join accelerator initiative

Applications open for SA tech start-ups and founders to enter the 2025 Google for Start-ups Accelerator programme.

Perplexity AI bids for Chrome as AI stock bubble threatens

The US-based AI start-up offers $34.5 billion for Google’s Chrome at a time when analysts are warning of a pending bubble in AI stock.

Google hit by AI-driven cyber attack

As cyber criminals ramp up the use of artificial intelligence to bypass security measures, Google becomes their latest victim.

Google, Raspberry Pi Foundation to empower 210k SA learners

Their goal is to equip 210 000 learners and 4 200 school teachers in SA with essential digital skills.

SA firms must gear up for AI talent war

Companies worldwide are fiercely competing for top AI talent, offering premium salaries to attract experienced AI professionals.