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02Oct/26

Google Quietly Tests AI Payouts for Publishers

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Small and Mid-Sized Publishers Join Google Pilot to Monetize Content Used in Gemini

Fri 02 Oct 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Google has quietly rolled out an “AI contribution pilot” that pays web publishers when their material significantly informs AI-generated answers across Gemini, AI Overviews, and AI mode. Accessible directly within Google Search Console, the program adds an AI earnings widget displaying a monthly payout, though Google keeps the specific calculation methods undisclosed in what industry insiders describe as a “black box”. Unlike earlier high-profile lump-sum deals negotiated with major news organizations, this pay-per-value scheme reaches a broader group of small and mid-sized publishers seeking new revenue streams as traditional search referral traffic declines. While participating publishers appreciate the open dialogue and the establishment of a precedent for AI content compensation, critics caution that early returns are minimal and argue the initiative functions primarily as a strategic hedge to reduce Google’s legal, regulatory, and reputational risks. Continue reading →

12Jun/23

Reddit blackout, how did we get here?

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June 12, 2023 /Technology/ —  On June 12, 2023, thousands of subreddits on Reddit went private in protest of the company’s new API pricing policy. The new policy, which was announced in April, charges third-party developers for using Reddit’s API. This has led to concerns that it will make it more difficult and expensive to develop third-party apps for Reddit. Continue reading →

15May/23

Who funds Mpelembe.net?

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15 May 2023 /Business/ — Google has not disclosed the amount of money it has invested in Mpelembe.net. However, in 2019, Google announced that it would be investing $1 billion in sustainability initiatives over the next five years. It is possible that some of this money has been used to support Mpelembe.net. Continue reading →

14May/23

Mpelembe Network can help to improve education for all Zambians

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Mpelembe Network is a great example of how technology can be used to improve education. The school has been able to use Google’s educational resources to provide a high-quality education to its students. This has helped the school to improve its academic performance and to prepare its students for the future. Continue reading →

13May/23

What exactly is musicLM?

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MusicLM is an experimental text-to-music model that can generate unique songs based on your ideas or descriptions. It is currently in beta and only available to a limited number of users. To get started, you can sign up for the waitlist on the Google AI Test Kitchen website. Once you are approved, you will be able to access MusicLM through the web, Android, or iOS. Continue reading →

10May/23

Google I/O

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Google I/O is the biggest tech event because it is a conference that showcases Google’s latest innovations and solutions for developers and users. The event is held every year and features keynotes, sessions, workshops, and community activities that cover a wide range of topics, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, and more. Google I/O is a great opportunity for developers to learn about the latest Google technologies and how to use them to build better apps and services. It is also a great opportunity for users to learn about the latest Google products and services and how they can use them to improve their lives. Continue reading →

08May/23

Mpelembe Secondary School

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Mpelembe Secondary School in Kitwe, Zambia, is the first school in Zambia to adopt Google for Education. Google for Education is a suite of cloud computing, productivity and collaboration tools, and educational applications developed by Google. The suite includes applications for productivity (e.g., Docs, Sheets, Slides), communication (e.g., Gmail, Hangouts), and collaboration (e.g., Drive, Classroom). read more

Mpelembe Secondary School adopted Google for Education in 2017. The school’s principal, Mr. Fidelis Hichibulo, said that the school adopted Google for Education because it wanted to provide its students with access to the latest technology and to prepare them for the 21st century workforce.

Google for Education has had a positive impact on Mpelembe Secondary School. Students have been able to use the suite of tools to collaborate on projects, to communicate with their teachers and classmates, and to access educational resources. The school has also seen an increase in student engagement and achievement.

Mpelembe Secondary School is an example of how Google for Education can be used to improve education in developing countries. The school’s adoption of Google for Education has helped to provide its students with access to the latest technology and to prepare them for the 21st century workforce.

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02May/23

Vionde app for 80s music collectors.

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It is possible that YouTube will offer links to physical formats for streaming accounts in the future. This would be a way for collectors to purchase the physical copies of the music they love, while still being able to stream it on YouTube. It would also be a way for YouTube to generate more revenue from its streaming service. Continue reading →