Google Bard gets new identity, rebrands to Gemini
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Google has renamed its AI chatbot Bard as Gemini, adopting the moniker of the large language model powering it. The rebranding aims…
Wattpad lays off 15% of staff for second time in under a year
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Canada-based storytelling platform Wattpad has conducted its second round of layoffs in less than a year, cutting around 30 jobs or 15%…
Google launches first Cloud Region in Africa, sites it in Johannesburg
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Google has opened its first cloud region in Africa, sited in Johannesburg, South Africa. The facility expands Google Cloud Platform services across…
Cyberattack cripples government systems in Fulton County, Atlanta
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A major cyberattack has severely disrupted government operations in Fulton County, Georgia. The attack, discovered over the weekend, has knocked out phone…
Meta bets on Artificial General Intelligence, plans to open source technology
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Facebook parent company, Meta, is seriously pursuing Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), an advanced form of AI that can match or exceed human…
NIMC suspends external agents from NIN registrations to audit process
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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has temporarily halted third party agents from registering Nigerians for the National Identification Number (NIN). NIMC…
Patricia CEO alleges Nigerian lawmaker masterminded crypto exchange hack
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The CEO of troubled Nigerian cryptocurrency exchange Patricia has accused a sitting member of the House of Representatives of masterminding the platform’s…
YouTube prioritizes credible first aid videos to combat misinformation
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YouTube unveiled a new feature providing quick access to vetted first aid instructional videos during health emergencies. The company partnered with hospitals…
Google lays off hundreds more employees across multiple divisions
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Google conducted a new round of job cuts this week, laying off several hundred more employees across its hardware, engineering, and Google…