Google AI Stories

200 Google workers fired amid fight over working conditions
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 16, 2025

The affected workers were employed through GlobalLogic, a Hitachi-owned outsourcing firm, and its subcontractors.

Google’s Gemini AI goes multimodal with audio uploads
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 09, 2025

According to Google, audio uploads have been the most requested feature since Gemini launched.

European Commission fines Google in ad-tech antitrust case
DW News  |  Sep 06, 2025

The search engine giant was slapped a Sh448.6 billion fine over favoring its own advertising services. Google said it will appeal, while Trump condemn...

Google’s 'Nano Banana' breaks ground in AI creativity
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 30, 2025

The feature, available to free and premium Gemini users globally, has already begun generating buzz across creative industries, education, design, and...

Editors, reporters challenged to adopt AI but maintain human oversight
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 30, 2025

Kenya Editors Guild Chief Executive Officer Rosalia Omungo said the training offered valuable insights into AI’s potential in African newsrooms.

Google launches real-time video editing shortcut in Google Drive
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 23, 2025

Dubbed the "Open with Vids" shortcut, this newly added button appears in the top right corner when previewing any compatible video file in Google Driv...

Google debuts first-ever magnetic wireless charging line
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 21, 2025

Google confirmed that more Pixelsnap-compatible accessories, including car mounts, desk docks, and modular cases, are currently in development.

Search engines under scrutiny after private ChatGPT conversations leak
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 02, 2025

The exposure stems from a misconfigured share feature in the ChatGPT app, which was introduced earlier this year by OpenAI.

Kenya among African nations to benefit from Google’s Sh904 million AI funding
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 24, 2025

The funds will go towards supporting academic institutions and nonprofit organisations working to develop localised AI curricula, online safety traini...

Chrome iOS upgrade now lets users switch between work and personal profiles with ease
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 22, 2025

The update, announced on Monday July 21, 2025, marks a significant leap for productivity on Apple devices and brings Chrome’s mobile experience closer...

ChatGPT can now 'think and act' on your behalf: Here’s what you need to know
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 19, 2025

Announced this week on Thursday, the update allows ChatGPT to plan, reason, and execute multi-step actions using a new suite of tools and short-term m...

Gmail rolls out new ‘manage subscriptions’ feature to help users easily unsubscribe from unwanted emails
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 09, 2025

The new “Manage subscriptions” tool is being introduced to select users on the web, Android, and iOS, with a wider rollout expected in the coming week...

Traditional film industry facing AI replacement with Google’s new AI tool
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 31, 2025

Videos created with Veo 3 amazed users on Twitter with their lifelike quality while simultaneously sparking unease as the line between real and fake c...

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