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Australia fines Google $36m over anticompetitive search engine deals
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Google, Meta criticize Europe’s strict AI rules

Executives from Google and Meta claim that strict regulations are holding back Europe’s AI industry, echoing concerns from the Trump administration that heavy tech rules are stifling innovation. At the Techarena tech conference in Stockholm, Sweden, public policy chiefs from Google and Meta criticized the EU’s strict regulations on AI and machine learning, arguing that […]

Google to pay $30m to settle YouTube children’s privacy lawsuit
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Google unveils AI tool to assist biomedical research

Alex Omenye Tech giant Google has developed an artificial intelligence tool designed to act as a virtual collaborator for biomedical scientists, the company announced on Wednesday. The AI system, tested by researchers at Stanford University and Imperial College London, employs advanced reasoning to help scientists analyze vast amounts of literature and generate new hypotheses. According […]

Google signs $3bn US hydropower deal amid AI energy race
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Google’s Gemini AI gains memory recall feature for conversations

Google’s Gemini AI chatbot now has the ability to recall information from previous conversations, allowing for more personalized and fluid interactions, the company announced in a blog post. The new feature enables Gemini to summarize past discussions and remember details shared in previous chat threads, eliminating the need for users to repeat themselves or search […]

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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 The rapid expansion of AI data centers, outdated grid infrastructure, and growing electricity consumption are straining the nation’s power supply.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 […]