Google, in collaboration with a consortium of leading African research institutions, has announced the launch of WAXAL, a large-scale, openly accessible speech dataset aimed at accelerating research ...

Google, working with research institutions across Africa, has introduced WAXAL, an open-access speech dataset designed to improve artificial intelligence technologies for African languages. The ...

Google has opened applications for the 10th cohort of its Startups Accelerator Africa, focusing on AI and machine learning startups building impactful solutions across the continent. Google has opened ...

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Analysts say they’re looking for details on the deal between Apple and Google to revamp the iPhone maker’s AI products, including Siri. The deal is one of the most prominent yet for Gemini, and the ...

The fellowship recognises exceptional PhD students from the School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics (CSAM) at Wits whose research demonstrates the potential for groundbreaking scientific ...

The 12-week “AI First” hybrid bootcamp, kicking off April 2026, equips Africa-based or Africa-centric innovators with Google’s AI arsenal, expert mentorship, technical firepower, and investor ...

Google South Africa announced its launch of the new Google Cloud region in Johannesburg. The project – the first in Africa – will see South Africa join Google Cloud’s global network of 40 regions and ...

RCS is the foundation of Google’s vision for an open messaging ecosystem that can finally rival iMessage and WhatsApp. Google’s Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging no longer works for Kenyans ...

Apple, Google again lose court challenge to US patent review policy A U.S. appeals court on Friday turned away a challenge from Apple , Google , Intel , Cisco Systems , and Edwards Lifesciences to a U ...