According to Sundar Pichai on Twitter, Google is partnering to expand access to the Gemini App and offer six months of Google AI Plus in Africa without requiring any mobile data usage (source: twitter.com/sundarpichai/status/1988398570593300537). This initiative leverages local partnerships to eliminate connectivity barriers, making advanced generative AI tools accessible to millions who previously faced high data costs. The move is expected to accelerate AI adoption in emerging markets, foster local innovation, and create new business opportunities for developers and enterprises in Africa (source: twitter.com/joshwoodward/status/1988369833352946096).