Articles about YouTube

SA celebrates 15 years on YouTube as platform turns 20

YouTube marks its 20th anniversary, with SA commemorating 15 years since its launch.

Google ecosystem aims to create 300K jobs in SA by 2030

The internet giant commits to help create 300 000 jobs, through its ecosystem of SMEs, skills development initiatives and channel partners.

AI-generated deepfakes financially motivated and a real problem

The speed with which the "$Ramaphosa" token was created and promoted via the hacked accounts suggests a well-orchestrated and financially motivated operation, says KnowBe4’s Anna Collard.

Parly confirms hacking of social media accounts

Parliament identifies a security breach affecting one of its 25 YouTube streaming services integrated with its official social media accounts.

CompCom accuses X, Facebook of amplifying misinformation

X and Meta must introduce a level of liability for promoting misinformation and disinformation on their platforms, says the Competition Commission.

Google adds AI-powered features to Demand Gen

Upgrades improve targeting and engagement across YouTube, Discover and Gmail ad campaigns.

Survey reveals popular online news sources for South Africans

The Competition Commission publishes findings of a survey that investigates how South Africans engage with news across various online platforms.

Google products, services add R118bn to SA’s economy

Google SA helped generate new revenue for local businesses, non-profits, publishers, creators and developers in 2023, it says.

SA’s 5G networks disappoint on page load speeds

Local 5G networks are not living up to their lower latency expectations, with only a marginal improvement in page load speed compared to 4G.

Google unleashes AI offensive at I/O developer conference

The tech giant introduces artificial intelligence tools and enhancements at the I/O 2024 developer conference in California.

Parties up digital engagement ahead of elections

The governing party debuts the myANC Digital app ahead of the elections, joining other political parties in electioneering via tech.

Google pledges to support integrity of SA elections

The tech giant takes measures to counter threats, such as fake news, misinformation and disinformation, during SA’s elections.