Author: Joseph Michael

Google has expanded its Gemini in Chrome feature to seven additional countries, marking another step in its push to embed artificial intelligence directly into everyday browsing experiences. The rollout now includes Australia, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, and Vietnam, broadening access beyond earlier availability in markets such as the United States, Canada, India, and New Zealand. The company said the expansion is designed to make web browsing more intelligent and interactive by allowing users to access Gemini directly within the Chrome browser. With the integration, users can summarise webpages, compare information across multiple tabs, ask contextual questions, and…

Uganda, the East African Community (EAC), and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have launched coordinated efforts to strengthen Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, aimed at reducing reliance on foreign digital systems and building a more self-sustaining regional technology base. The initiative focuses on developing a continentally owned AI ecosystem supported by local data infrastructure, shared financing mechanisms, and regional policy coordination. Uganda is expected to play a central role, with plans underway to host an “AI factory” designed to expand computing capacity and support AI innovation across East Africa. Within the EAC framework, member states have agreed on plans to…

An African artificial intelligence startup, Ageiro, has raised $5.8 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of advanced AI agents designed for enterprise use cases across operations, customer service, and business process automation. The funding round, according to information released by the company and participating investors, will be used to expand Ageiro’s engineering team, strengthen its AI infrastructure, and scale deployment of autonomous digital agents for businesses in Africa and select global markets. Ageiro is building AI systems that function as “digital employees,” capable of handling repetitive and structured enterprise workflows such as HR administration, compliance monitoring, scheduling, and…

Chinese technology giant Alibaba Group has introduced a new artificial intelligence model, known as ‘Happy Oyster’, aimed at transforming video game development and the creation of immersive 3D virtual environments. The company said the model is designed to generate interactive digital worlds, enabling developers to build complex game environments and simulations with significantly reduced production time. The announcement marks Alibaba’s latest move to expand its footprint in the rapidly evolving field of generative and interactive AI technologies. According to details released by Alibaba, ‘Happy Oyster’ serves as a “world model” capable of generating dynamic scenes, spatial environments, and interactive elements…

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has reported a stronger-than-expected surge in revenue, driven by accelerating global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips and advanced semiconductor technologies powering data centres and high-performance computing systems. The world’s leading contract chipmaker recorded a 35% year-on-year increase in revenue, outperforming market expectations and underscoring the rapid expansion of AI-driven semiconductor demand. A company statement highlighted the sustained strength in advanced computing demand, saying: “We continue to see strong structural demand for AI-related computing and advanced process technologies.” Analysts also emphasised the scale of the company’s performance, noting: “TSMC reported first-quarter revenue of $35.71 billion,…

China has reaffirmed its support for the United Nations (UN) as the central platform for global artificial intelligence (AI) governance, calling for stronger multilateral coordination to manage the rapid development and risks of emerging AI technologies. Speaking at an international forum in Vienna, China’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Vienna, Li Song, said Beijing “firmly supports the United Nations as the main channel for global artificial intelligence governance” and is willing to deepen international cooperation on AI development and capacity-building. China linked its position to its broader Global AI Governance Initiative, which promotes a “people-centred, AI-for-good approach” and encourages…

Liquid C2, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, has partnered with Google Cloud to launch Africa’s first Partner Experience Centre to accelerate the continent’s artificial intelligence and cloud innovation network. The new facility, located in Johannesburg, South Africa, is designed as a hands-on innovation hub where technology partners, developers, startups, and public-sector stakeholders can design, test, and scale AI-powered solutions tailored to African market needs. The centre provides direct access to advanced Google Cloud tools, including Gemini Enterprise and a dedicated AI experimentation environment known as the “Gemini Playspace,” enabling rapid prototyping and deployment of real-world applications. According to Cassava Technologies,…

The global artificial intelligence (AI) sector is experiencing an unprecedented surge, with investment and industry growth reaching record levels. Analysts say the rapid adoption of AI technologies across sectors such as healthcare, finance, and manufacturing is fueling the expansion, while investor confidence in AI startups and enterprise solutions continues to rise. According to market research firm CB Insights, AI startups raised over $45 billion globally in the first quarter of 2026 alone, surpassing any previous quarterly record. “We are witnessing a paradigm shift,” said Dr Aisha Bello, a technology strategist at TechFront Analytics. “AI is no longer just a supporting…

A Nigerian AI founder has received a direct job offer from Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, after his startup went viral on social media, highlighting both the global reach of African tech innovation and the rising international attention to Nigeria’s AI capabilities. Sulaiman Adewale, the founder of Lagos‑based AI startup Xara, posted a demo of his product on X (formerly Twitter) that quickly gained widespread attention online. The demo demonstrated Xara’s ability to perform advanced banking assistant tasks via a conversational AI interface. The viral response prompted a recruitment outreach from xAI, the AI research company founded and led by Elon…

Intel Corporation has announced that it will join Elon Musk’s Terafab project, a large-scale initiative to build next-generation artificial intelligence chips. The partnership brings together Musk’s companies, including Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, with Intel’s expertise in chip design and semiconductor manufacturing. The Terafab project aims to create advanced fabrication facilities capable of producing massive amounts of AI compute, targeting applications in autonomous vehicles, robotics, and AI-powered data centres. Elon Musk has described the initiative as a critical step toward reducing reliance on external chip manufacturers and scaling compute power to meet future AI demands. Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan said the…