SA among first in Africa to get Google’s AI Mode search

SA among first in Africa to get Google’s AI Mode search

Alex Okosi, MD of Google Africa. Search engine giant Google has begun rolling out the latest instalment of its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search in SA, Kenya and Nigeria. Called AI Mode, the search capability is more intuitive and comprehensive, allowing users to ask nuanced and exploratory questions that would previously require multiple searches, says Google….

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Biometric fee hike sparks search for alternatives

Biometric fee hike sparks search for alternatives

There are alternatives to government’s biometric checks. Sectors that depend on biometric identity verification – including financial services, mobile network operators and credit providers – are under pressure after the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) implemented a steep fee increase for access to its database. Identity verification company Ideco says these industries are well-positioned to…

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