Australia’s competition watchdog said there was a need to revisit efforts to ensure greater choice for internet users, citing Google’s (GOOGL.O), dominant search engine market share and its competitors’ failure to capitalise on the artificial intelligence boom. A report,  by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said that while the integration of generative AI tools into search engines … The post Australia

Google Cloud (GOOGL.O), said on Wednesday it had partnered with Air France-KLM (AIRF.PA), to deploy generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology on the airline group’s data. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT Google Cloud said in a statement that the Franco-Dutch airline group’s 551 operating aircraft, 93 million passengers carried in 2023, and its commercial and cargo flights generated large amounts of data, … The post Google

Global investors are queueing up to invest in data centre operators in Asia Pacific either by buying stakes directly or via public offerings, unfazed by their rich valuations that are driven by demand for artificial intelligence-based services. Many industry executives say the regional data centres will continue to command high valuations due to the nascent … The post Sizzling

Holders, Manchester United, face a trip to Arsenal in the third round of this season’s FA Cup as two of the fa­vourites for the trophy lock horns early in the New Year. In a replay of the 2005 FA Cup final, won by Arsenal on penal­ties, new Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim will take on … The post Arsenal face United in FA Cup third round appeared first on Ghanaian

 The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations for Transparent Elections (COCTE) has expressed concern over the Electoral Commission’s (EC) refusal to grant Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) accredi­tation to observe the upcoming elections. The COCTE urged the EC to prioritise building public trust, and encourage citizen participation in the electoral process to ensure peaceful elections. The Executive … The post COCTE

 The media has been urged to use its platform to demand ac­countability from perpetrators of gender-based violence, and shape public opinion on the problem. This is because journalists have power to shape citizens’ perspec­tives, attitudes and behaviours through stories, images and voices it amplifies. The Convener of Alliance for Women in Media Africa (AWMA), Ms … The post Media

 Journalists is­sued with the Electoral Commission photo accreditation cards can access the Constituency and Regional Collation Centres this Saturday, for the December 7 presidential and parliamentary election, the EC has announced. “Following internal discus­sions and consultations with key media personalities, the Electoral Commission (EC) is pleased to announce to the media and the General Public … The post EC

 The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called for peace, fairness, and transparency in Ghana’s up­coming general elections, stressing the importance of preserving the country’s democratic gains. As the nation prepares for its ninth electoral exercise since 1992, the TUC emphasised that despite existing challenges, the electoral democracy must continue to thrive. In a press statement … The post TUC,

In a world increasingly dependent on renewable energy, Dr Alhassan Ibra­him’s pioneering research in biomass conversion is positioning Ghana at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions. His work addresses one of the most pressing challenges of our time: the transition from fossil fuels to clean, renewable sources of energy. Through his innovative approach to biomass … The post Dr

 The National Election Security Taskforce, led by the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has declared zero tolerance for the phenome­non of “machoism,” and the wearing of uni­form by non-security personnel during the upcoming December 7 General Elections. This was communicated to the political parties during a meeting on Tuesday, De­cember 3, 2024, between … The post Election

 The Eastern Re­gional Minister, Mr Seth Kwame Ache­ampong, has called on religious and traditional leaders to promote peace as the country approaches the upcoming general elections. He said opinion leaders were crucial stakeholders in ensuring peace and stability of the country. Mr Acheampong, who is also Chairman of the Eastern Re­gional Security Council (RESEC), made … The post Chiefs,

 A seven-year develop­ment project to protect the Volta Lake ecosystem from any form of pollution in the three Tongu Ditricts of the Volta Region has been unveiled by envi­ronmental group, Eco3 Concept. Namely, the North, Central and South Tongu Districts, the project also aims to promote good health and safety of the people living in … The post Eco3 Concept unveils 7-year project

 The Commission on Hu­man Rights and Admin­istrative Justice (CHRAJ) has condemned the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, Mrs Lydia Seyram Alhassan, for allegedly distributing food to voters during the special voting held on Monday. During the special voting, Mrs Alhassan, together with her constituency women organiser, were said to have … The post CHRAJ