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Google to pay $30m to settle YouTube children’s privacy lawsuit
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Google blocks 206.5 million scam ads in 2023

Google has published a report on the safety of advertisements in 2023, which shows that 206.5 million fraudulent ads have been removed. The report, which was released on Wednesday underscores highlights the prevalence of scams and frauds across online platforms in 2023. The report states that bad actors continue to evolve their methods, taking advantage […]

Google to revises app rules after EU charges over market abuse
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French watchdog fines Google £250m over copyrights infringement

France’s competition watchdog announced on Wednesday that it had imposed a fine of 250 million euros ($271.73 million) on Alphabet’s Google for violating EU intellectual property regulations in its dealings with media publishers, citing concerns related to the company’s AI technology. According to the watchdog, Google’s AI-powered chatbot Bard, which has since been rebranded as […]

Google rolls out AI-powered scam protection on Chrome
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Google updates Chrome’s safe browsing feature

Google has unveiled a significant update to its Safe Browsing feature in Chrome, introducing real-time functionality that checks against a server-side list without compromising user browsing privacy. Previously, Chrome would download a list of known malicious sites, including those harboring malware and phishing scams, every one to two hours. With the new system, Chrome will […]

Google appoints new leader for Gemini AI development
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Google blocks queries about global elections on AI chatbot Gemini

Google has initiated restrictions on Gemini queries related to elections in all markets globally where elections are ongoing. The search giant confirmed to TechCrunch that it has begun implementing restrictions on Gemini to limit the display of election-related answers worldwide. This update is currently active in the U.S. and is gradually rolling out in India […]

Nigerians search to 'sell bitcoin' after Binance exit — Google
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Nigerians search to ‘sell bitcoin’ after Binance exit — Google

A large number of Nigerians are looking to “sell bitcoin,” according to a recent Google Search Trends survey. According to the data, the number of people searching for “sell bitcoin” has increased by an astounding 376% worldwide. Nigeria is ranked first on the list. The licensing of spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds by US authorities has […]

Google Wallet adds movie tickets, boarding passes automatically
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Google Wallet adds movie tickets, boarding passes automatically

Google Wallet has received an update aimed at streamlining the process of consolidating all passes in one location. According to recent release notes for Wallet, as highlighted by Android reporter Mishaal Rahman, Google has introduced a feature that automatically surfaces movie tickets and boarding passes after purchase. This functionality is contingent on the confirmation email […]

Google to revises app rules after EU charges over market abuse
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Google complies with EU tech rule, adds new developer fees

Google has outlined the changes it will implement to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act, which has come into effect. One notable detail initially omitted was whether Google would impose charges on developers directing users outside the Play Store to sideload apps, similar to Apple’s approach with the App Store. Google has now confirmed […]

Google signs $3bn US hydropower deal amid AI energy race
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Ex-Google software engineer indicted for selling trade secrets

A former Google software engineer has been indicted in California on charges of stealing trade secrets related to artificial intelligence from the Alphabet unit, in order to benefit Chinese companies. Linwei Ding, also known as Leon Ding, was charged on Tuesday by a federal jury in San Francisco with four counts of theft of trade […]

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Google rolls out changes for users as EU tech rule draws closer

Google on Tuesday detailed changes to search results and introduced new tools for app developers to advertise their products on third-party apps and rival app stores. These adjustments are part of Google’s efforts to comply with the Digital Markets Act, a landmark EU tech regulation aimed at curbing the power of major tech companies like […]

Australia fines Google $36m over anticompetitive search engine deals
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European media groups sue Google for $2.3bn

Axel Springer, Schibsted, and 32 media groups have hit Alphabet’s Google with a 2.1-billion-euro ($2.3 billion) lawsuit alleging losses incurred due to the company’s practices in digital advertising. The group, comprising publishers from various European countries, claimed that Google’s misconduct resulted in a less competitive market, leading to financial losses for media companies. Their lawyers, […]

Google brings Gemini AI to smartwatches, expands search features
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Google to relaunch Gemini AI in coming weeks

Google intends to relaunch its AI tool for generating images of people in the coming weeks, as stated by Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis on Monday. The tool, known as Gemini AI models, was temporarily halted last week due to inaccuracies in historical depictions generated by some users. The company decided to take the feature […]

Google denies news of Gmail shutdown
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Google denies news of Gmail shutdown

Google, owned by Alphabet, has refuted claims of shutting down Gmail, asserting, “Gmail is here to stay.” The denial comes in response to a viral hoax tweet that falsely asserted the platform’s intention to halt its email feature. The tech giant, operating under its parent company Alphabet, has not officially communicated any statements regarding the […]