Dec. 25, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Google is introducing new search features and global partnerships to better connect users with digital content in the artificial intelligence era. A primary update is the global rollout of Preferred Sources, which allows individuals to prioritise their favourite news outlets and websites within their search results. The company is also enhancing its AI interfaces by adding more direct links and descriptive context to help people explore the web more effectively. Additionally, Google is launching collaborative pilot programs with major international publishers to test AI-powered summaries and real-time data integration. These initiatives aim to foster deeper engagement between readers and creators while providing more personalised browsing experiences. Together, these advancements represent a significant shift in how information is discovered and consumed across the broader ecosystem. Continue reading
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What is Digital Marketing Act (DMA)?
Nov. 25, 2024 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is a set of EU regulations designed to promote fair competition and protect consumers in the digital marketplace. It applies to large online platforms and search engines, including Google, that have been designated as “gatekeepers” due to their significant market power.
Linux Foundation Announces OpenSearch Software Foundation to Foster Open Collaboration in Search and Analytics
Today, the Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, announced the launch of the OpenSearch Software Foundation, a community-driven initiative that will support OpenSearch and its search software, which is used by developers around the world to build search, analytics, observability, and vector database applications. Hosted by the Linux Foundation, the OpenSearch Software Foundation will work with community maintainers and developers, as well as founding member organizations, to support the continued growth of OpenSearch. Continue reading
The business and societal roles of Google and the wider search engine space set to evolve alongside generative AI tools
April 18, 2023 /Technology/ — Generative AI tools are set to revolutionize the search engine space. These tools can be used to generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way. They are still under development, but they have the potential to change the way we interact with search engines.
One of the biggest ways that generative AI tools are set to change the search engine space is by making it easier to find information. Currently, search engines are limited by the amount of information that is available online. Generative AI tools, on the other hand, can be used to generate new information on demand. This means that users will be able to find information that is more relevant to their needs and interests.
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Reminder: 2Gather: London
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*Note: Due to the continuing changes with the rail strike in and around London, we have made the decision to change the 2Gather: London event that will take place on March 16th to an all virtual event.* For this special financial services and fintech event, we’re excited to have Bruno Aziza, Head of Data & Analytics, Google Cloud over from sunny California to lead conversations with customers sharing their stories about Google Cloud and the value it brings to their businesses. Come to this virtual event to:
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Bard, Bing and Baidu: how big tech’s AI race will transform search – and all of computing
Today, if you want to find a good moving company, you might ask your favourite search engine – Google, Bing, or DuckDuckGo perhaps – for some advice.
After wading past half a page of adverts, you get a load of links to articles on moving companies. You click on one of the links and finally read about how to pick a good ’un. But not for much longer.