Google to EU: Simplify AI Rules to Unlock Growth — What It Means for African Startups

Google’s top Europe executive urged the EU to streamline overlapping digital laws—including how the EU AI Act interacts with other rules—arguing that complex compliance slows innovation and scale-ups. The remarks, reported via Bloomberg and trade press, add pressure as Brussels readies follow-on guidance and a “digital simplification” push. Key points Why it matters for Ghana/Africa – Source: raylizaghana.com

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Google bans hundreds of Android apps from the Play Store for obnoxious ads

Google has removed almost 600 “disruptive” Android apps from the Play Store and banned their developers in its latest effort to rein in mobile ad fraud, the company announced on Thursday. Google’s policy does not allow ads that display when an app is not in use or that trick users to click on ads by mistake. The company says it defines disruptive ads […]

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