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CEOs Call for Smarter Use of AI and Data Analytics in Financial Sector
NAIROBI, Kenya - Financial industry leaders have called for smarter use of artificial intelligence and data analytics, arguing that the ability to process data and...
Kenya Ranks First Globally in AI Usage as Adoption Reaches 97.5pc
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya has emerged as the world's leading country in artificial intelligence (AI) usage, with 97.5 per cent of internet users aged...
Google Unveils Pixel Tag, AI-Powered Pixel 11 and Health Features on Pixel Watch 5
NEW YORK, United States — Google has unveiled a new lineup of Pixel devices featuring an Android-compatible tracking tag, an upgraded smartwatch with expanded...
Spotify to Label AI-Generated Artists With New ‘AI Persona’ Badges
NAIROBI, Kenya - Spotify is introducing a new system that will tell listeners when an artist profile represents an AI-generated identity, as the streaming...
Google’s Gemini AI Assistant Surpasses One Billion Monthly Users
SAN FRANCISCO, US- Google's artificial intelligence assistant Gemini has surpassed one billion monthly users, marking a major milestone for the technology giant as competition...
The Scoop- Walls Have Ears
The Scoop by Y News is a one-page online magazine that takes you straight into Kenya's corridors of power. Each edition delivers sharp, thrilling stories – secrets, deals, and behind-the-scenes intrigues shaping the nation. Designed for the fast reader, The Scoop is made to be consumed in a glance and shared in a click.




