Tech byte: Catch up on latest tech news roundup from March 17 to March 24, 2024

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Apple, Google discuss collaboration for iPhone AI features

Apple and Google are reportedly in talks about working together to integrate the Gemini AI model into iPhone features, according to a recent Bloomberg story.

According to people with knowledge of the situation, licencing negotiations for Google's AI technology appear to be in progress. Read more here.

Vodacom reveals job cuts amid transition

Vodacom Group Ltd, a Vodafone mobile communications company, has announced plans to reduce its workforce in South Africa as part of cost-cutting measures.

Responding to queries on Monday, March 18, 2024, the Johannesburg-based wireless firm, which currently has 5,400 employees, stated that the reduction will occur across all levels of the company. Read more here.

AI threat to Premier League coaches: DeepMind study raises concerns

A study conducted by Google DeepMind has ignited discussions about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize football tactics, potentially replacing human coaches with AI-driven strategies.

The study, conducted by Google DeepMind, reveals that AI-generated football tactics surpass those devised by human coaches, signalling a paradigm shift in the realm of football management. Read more here.

Scientists report elimination of HIV, reveal technology used

In a groundbreaking development, scientists declared a significant breakthrough in the fight against HIV, announcing the successful elimination of the virus from infected cells using the Nobel Prize-winning Crispr gene-editing technology.

Functioning akin to molecular scissors, Crispr targets and cuts DNA, allowing for the removal or deactivation of undesirable genetic segments. Read more here.

WhatsApp enhances chat organisation with multi-message pinning feature

WhatsApp has added a new feature that lets users pin up to three messages in a chat for fast access.

Previously, users could only pin one message at a time, but the new change gives them more organisational options. Read more here.

These are a few of this week's most recent technology news. For more information on the most recent news in Nigeria and across the world, visit www.allnews.ng.