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Google to pay $30m to settle YouTube children’s privacy lawsuit
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Google settles $100m lawsuit over ad pricing disputes

Google has agreed to pay $100 million in cash to settle a long-standing lawsuit alleging that it overcharged advertisers by failing to provide promised discounts and charging for ad clicks outside targeted geographic areas. The preliminary settlement of the 14-year-old class action, which began in March 2011, was filed late Thursday in the federal court […]

Google to pay $30m to settle YouTube children’s privacy lawsuit
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News is useless to ads, claims Google after EU test

Google has published findings from a recent experiment in which it removed news from search results for 1% of users across eight European markets for 2.5 months. The tech giant claims the results show that news has little to no impact on its advertising business. The test was conducted in response to European copyright laws […]

Google sorts mail by relevance with AI-powered update
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Google sorts mail by relevance with AI-powered update

Google announced on Thursday that Gmail will now use AI to prioritize emails based on factors such as recency, most-clicked messages, and frequent contacts, making it easier for users to find relevant emails. Previously, Gmail’s search function displayed results in chronological order based on keyword matches. “With this update, the emails you’re looking for are […]

Australia fines Google $36m over anticompetitive search engine deals
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EU probes Google, Apple in big tech crackdown

The European Commission has charged Google with two violations of landmark EU regulations while ordering Apple to open its ecosystem to competitors, intensifying its crackdown on Big Tech. The charges, announced Wednesday, stem from alleged breaches of the Digital Markets Act—a law designed to curb the power of major tech firms. The move comes despite […]

Google brings Gemini AI to smartwatches, expands search features
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Google unveils Gemini Canvas, expands AI collaboration

In a move that echoes recent trends in AI-powered workspaces, Google has introduced Canvas, a new feature for its Gemini chatbot. The tool, launched on Tuesday, offers users an interactive platform to draft, refine, and share writing and coding projects. The development places Google in direct competition with OpenAI’s Canvas for ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Artifacts, […]

Google acquires Cloud security startup Wiz for $32bn
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Google acquires Cloud security startup Wiz for $32bn

Google has confirmed its largest acquisition to date, purchasing cloud security startup Wiz for $32 billion in an all-cash transaction. Parent company Alphabet announced the deal, which is expected to strengthen Google Cloud’s cybersecurity capabilities and bolster its enterprise cloud business. Industry insiders previously estimated the acquisition at $33 billion, including $1 billion in retention […]

Google's DeepMind launches AI for robot control
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Google’s DeepMind launches AI for robot control

Google’s AI research division, DeepMind, has introduced a new set of artificial intelligence models, dubbed Gemini Robotics, designed to help robots interact with objects, navigate environments, and carry out practical tasks. In a series of demonstration videos released on Wednesday, robots powered by Gemini Robotics were shown performing actions like folding paper and placing glasses […]

Australia fines Google $36m over anticompetitive search engine deals
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Google to acquire eye-tracking startup AdHawk for $115m

Alphabet Inc.’s Google is reportedly finalizing a deal to acquire AdHawk Microsystems Inc., a Canadian company specializing in eye-tracking technology, for approximately $115 million. The proposed $115 million acquisition of AdHawk, including $15 million in performance-based payments, is in its final stages, according to sources familiar with the matter. They requested anonymity as the deal […]

Google to pay $30m to settle YouTube children’s privacy lawsuit
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Google removes diversity, equity from ethics team page

Google has quietly altered the webpage for its Responsible AI and Human-Centered Technology team, removing references to “diversity” and “equity.” The RAI-HCT team is responsible for researching AI safety, fairness, and explainability. Previously, the page included terms such as “marginalized communities,” “diverse,” “underrepresented groups,” and “equity” to describe the team’s work. However, these references have […]

Google tests AI-powered Gemini in Calendar app
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Google tests AI-powered Gemini in Calendar app

Google is introducing a new AI-powered feature in Google Calendar that allows users to manage their schedules more efficiently through conversational prompts. The Gemini side panel, currently in testing through Google Workspace Labs, enables users to check their calendar, create events, and find event details with ease. Accessible via the “Ask Gemini” icon in the […]

Google co-founder Larry Page to launch AI startup
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Google co-founder Larry Page to launch AI startup

Google co-founder Larry Page is reportedly establishing a new company named Dynatomics, aimed at harnessing artificial intelligence for product manufacturing, according to The Information. Page is said to be collaborating with a small team of engineers to develop AI technology capable of generating “highly optimized” designs for various objects, which would then be produced in […]

Google challenges GitHub Copilot with free AI coding assistant
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Google challenges GitHub Copilot with free AI coding assistant

Google has launched a free version of its AI-powered coding assistant, Gemini Code Assist for Individuals, as part of its push to compete with Microsoft-owned GitHub in the developer tools market. The company also introduced Gemini Code Assist for GitHub, an AI-powered code review tool designed to automatically detect bugs and provide suggestions within GitHub […]