Archive: January 12, 2026

Browsing through all stories published on January 12, 2026.

Funke Akindele Becomes Africa’s Highest-Grossing Filmmaker as “Behind The Scenes” Tops ₦2.1 Billion

Nigerian actress, producer, and director Funke Akindele has been confirmed as Africa’s highest-grossing filmmaker of all time, after her 2025 Nollywood release Behind The Scenes surpassed ₦2.1 billion at the box office — the largest gross recorded for a Nigerian film.

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Google Adds Buy Buttons to Gemini and AI Search

Google has introduced buy buttons into its Gemini app and AI-powered search, allowing users to purchase products directly without leaving the platform. This is part of Google’s new Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), developed with partners like Shopify, Etsy, Wayfair, and Target, to make “agentic shopping” seamless across apps, sites, and payment providers

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Google Pulls AI Overviews for Medical Queries After Accuracy Concerns

Google has removed its AI Overviews feature from certain medical search queries after reports showed it was providing misleading health information, particularly around liver blood test ranges. The move follows criticism from experts and media investigations highlighting risks to users’ health

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Duolingo CFO Matt Skaruppa to Step Down After Nearly Six Years

Duolingo confirmed that CFO Matt Skaruppa will step down after nearly six years, remaining in his role until February 23, 2026, before transitioning to an advisory position. He will be succeeded by board member Gillian Munson, who has extensive financial leadership experience.

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UK Investigates Elon Musk’s X Over Grok AI Deepfake Scandal

Ofcom is investigating X, owned by Elon Musk, over Grok AI chatbot generating sexualised deepfake images, including of children, possibly breaching UK online safety rules,

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