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Google warns of US power crisis in AI race with China

The United States is grappling with a power capacity crisis as AI development fuels surging energy demand, warns Maud Texier, Google’s head of energy strategy. The rapid expansion of AI data centers, outdated grid infrastructure, and growing electricity consumption are straining the nation’s power supply. The rise of China’s DeepSeek AI firm sent major power […]

Australia fines Google $36m over anticompetitive search engine deals
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Apple, Google remove 20 malware-infested apps from App Stores

Apple and Google removed 20 apps from their respective app stores after security researchers discovered that they contained data-stealing malware that had been active for nearly a year. Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky identified the malware, named SparkCat, which has been operational since March 2024. Initially, researchers detected the malicious framework within a food delivery app used […]

Google to add digital watermark to AI-edited images
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Google to add digital watermark to AI-edited images

Google has announced that it will begin embedding a digital watermark in images edited with generative AI in Google Photos. The update, which takes effect this week, applies specifically to photos altered using the Reimagine feature within Magic Editor on Pixel 9 devices. Introduced in 2024, Reimagine uses generative AI to modify images, enabling more […]

Google halts diversity hiring goals, reviews DEI programs
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Google halts diversity hiring goals, reviews DEI programs

Google has announced the end of its aspirational hiring goals for underrepresented groups and is reviewing several of its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The move aligns the tech giant with a growing number of U.S. companies scaling back diversity programs. “In 2020, we set aspirational hiring goals and focused on growing our offices outside […]

Google to pay $30m to settle YouTube children’s privacy lawsuit
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Google unveils Gemini 2.0, its most advanced AI models

Google launched Gemini 2.0, its most advanced artificial intelligence model suite to date, on Wednesday, making it available to everyone. In December, the company had granted access to developers and trusted testers while also integrating some features into Google products. The suite of models includes 2.0 Flash, described as a “workhorse model” ideal for handling […]

Google to pay $30m to settle YouTube children’s privacy lawsuit
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Google expands AI integration in search amid industry shift

Google is accelerating its integration of artificial intelligence into its Search engine, marking a significant transformation in how billions of users access information online. Google CEO Sundar Pichai outlined these developments during the company’s earnings call on Tuesday, describing the evolution as a “journey” toward AI-powered search experiences. The first major step in this shift […]

Google to pay $30m to settle YouTube children’s privacy lawsuit
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Ex-Google engineer charged with stealing AI technology for China

United States prosecutors revealed Tuesday that a former Google software engineer stole artificial intelligence technology from the company. A federal grand jury indicted 38-year-old Linwei Ding, also known as Leon Ding, on seven counts of economic espionage and seven counts of theft of trade secrets. Google hired Ding as a software engineer in 2019. From […]

Google to pay $30m to settle YouTube children’s privacy lawsuit
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Google slams EU regulators over €4.3bn Android fine

Google has accused European Union antitrust regulators of mishandling their investigation, which led to a record €4.3 billion ($4.5 billion) fine for allegedly abusing the market power of its Android ecosystem. During an appeals hearing at the EU’s Court of Justice on Tuesday, Google’s lawyers criticized the European Commission for making “grave errors” and argued […]

Google to pay $30m to settle YouTube children’s privacy lawsuit
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Google to shape AI policies amid regulatory scrutiny

Alphabet’s Google, facing intense regulatory scrutiny, aims to shape public perception and policies on artificial intelligence ahead of global AI regulations. A key priority, according to an executive speaking to Reuters, is developing educational programs to train the workforce on AI. A top executive told Reuters that a major focus is developing educational programs to […]

Google to revises app rules after EU charges over market abuse
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UK probes into Apple, Google over smartphone ecosystems

The United Kingdom has launched an investigation into Apple and Google’s dominance in smartphone operating systems, app stores, and web browsers, marking the second use of its expanded regulatory powers to scrutinize major tech companies. The Competition and Markets Authority announced on Thursday that it would evaluate whether Apple and Google hold “strategic market status” […]

Anthropic counters OpenAI with $1 AI offer to government branches
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Google invests over $1bn in OpenAI rival Anthropic

Google is making a significant investment of more than $1 billion into the artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic, according to a report by the Financial Times on Wednesday. This move comes after reports in January indicated that Anthropic was nearing a $2 billion fundraising round, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, which would value the company […]

Google to pay $30m to settle YouTube children’s privacy lawsuit
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Google injects another $1b into OpenAI’s rival Anthropic

Alphabet Inc.’s Google is investing an additional $1 billion in AI developer Anthropic, increasing its stake in one of the leading rivals to OpenAI. This new funding adds to the over $2 billion Google has already invested in Anthropic, according to a source familiar with the deal who requested anonymity. Google also has a business […]