Google adds African languages to AI search tools

Google adds African languages to AI search tools

The 13 languages were selected based on strong and growing search usage across the continent. (Image: Supplied) Google is rolling out support for 13 African languages across its AI-powered search features, expanding access to tools such as AI Overviews and AI Mode for millions of users across the continent. For South Africa, the newly-supported languages…

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Superbalist turns to AI search to fend off rivals

Superbalist turns to AI search to fend off rivals

Superbalist has over 4.5 million monthly users and more than 50 000 products. Online shopping portal Superbalist has aligned its content and commerce strategy with LLM-driven discovery. The company, spun out of Takealot in September 2024 after revenue pressure from companies like Temu and Shein, is betting on generative engine optimisation (GEO) to attract e-shoppers….

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Human remains, jacket found in search for woman who mysteriously vanished in Australian wilderness in 2023

Human remains, jacket found in search for woman who mysteriously vanished in Australian wilderness in 2023

Human remains and clothing were found Friday while searching for Belgian national Celine Cremer, who went missing in 2023 in the Australian island state of Tasmania, police said. A search for the 31-year-old was suspended in July 2023 more than three weeks after she disappeared in the island’s scenic northwest, with police saying she could…

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Visual search tool Amazon Lens now available in SA

Visual search tool Amazon Lens now available in SA

Amazon Lens uses computer vision and AI to simplify product searches. E-tailer Amazon.co.za has introduced image-based shopping tool, Amazon Lens, in South Africa, allowing customers to search for products using images rather than text. According to a statement, the feature enables users to upload images, screenshots or use a smartphone camera to identify products listed…

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