Ex-Google researchers launch AI company
Two well-known former Google researchers, David Ha and Llion Jones, unveiled Sakana AI on Thursday, a brand-new AI firm based in Tokyo.…
Google to notify users of changes in extensions
The upcoming major release of Google’s popular web browser, Chrome 117, will alert users if an installed extension is no longer offered…
Google introduces new director for West Africa Olumide Balogun
Google has introduced its new Director for West Africa, Mr. Olumide Balogun, to the Director General of the National Information Technology Development…
Google adds AI web page summaries to Chrome
Google on Tuesday released a few fresh upgrades to its almost three-month-old Search Generative Experience, the company’s conversational Search mode powered by…
Google explores prevention of ad blockers
Google has been experimenting with a number of strategies to thwart ad-blocker users on the YouTube video-streaming platform. In one of the…
UK retailer John Lewis partners Google to harness AI
British retailer John Lewis has signed a five-year agreement with Alphabet’s Google Cloud, to take advantage of the most recent advances in…
Google, Universal Music in talks over AI deepfakes
Alphabet’s Google and Universal Music are in discussions to licence musicians’ voices and melodies for songs created by artificial intelligence, The Financial…
Google upgrades Messages security with RCS
Google announced on Tuesday that it is strengthening RCS, or Rich Communication Services, to make its Messages by Google app more secure.…
Court rejects Google’s bid to dismiss $5bn privacy lawsuit
A lawsuit claiming that Google violated the privacy of millions of people by covertly monitoring their internet use was denied by a…
Google launches Project IDX for AI-enabled browsers
Google on Tuesday announced the launch of Project IDX, as the company moves into offering an AI-enabled browser-based development environment for building…
Google’s Alphabet cuts 90% stake in trading app Robinhood
The parent company of Google, Alphabet has made a pivot, slashing its stake in Robinhood Markets by nearly 90%. This move comes…
Google to facilitate easy removal of illicit images from Search
Google is providing are intended to aid users in maintaining control over their personal data, privacy, and online security. “We have long…