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AI chatbots not replacing Google just yet — Airbnb CEO
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AI chatbots not replacing Google just yet — Airbnb CEO

Following Airbnb’s strong second-quarter earnings report, CEO Brian Chesky shared insights into the company’s AI strategy, cautioning investors not to mistake AI chatbots for a full replacement of traditional search engines like Google—at least not yet. “I don’t think we should think of chatbots as the ‘new Google,’” Chesky said during the Q2 earnings call. […]

Google to pay $30m to settle YouTube children’s privacy lawsuit
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Google’s AI bug-hunter uncovers security flaws in open-source software projects

Google’s AI-powered security tool, Big Sleep, has identified its first batch of software vulnerabilities, marking a significant step forward in automated cyber defense. On Monday, Heather Adkins, Google’s Vice President of Security, announced that the large language model-driven bug hunter uncovered 20 security flaws in a range of widely used open-source software projects. Developed by […]

Google rolls out its most advanced reasoning AI yet
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Google rolls out its most advanced reasoning AI yet

Google DeepMind has announced the release of Gemini 2.5 Deep Think, a cutting-edge AI model that the company claims is its most powerful reasoning system to date. The model, launching Friday, will be available to users subscribed to Google’s $250-per-month Gemini Ultra plan. Unveiled at Google I/O in May, Gemini 2.5 Deep Think is the […]

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Google to sign EU’s voluntary AI code despite concerns

Alphabet’s Google will sign the European Union’s voluntary code of practice designed to help companies align with the bloc’s landmark Artificial Intelligence Act. This was disclosed by company’s global affairs president in a blog post on Wednesday—though he noted some reservations. The code, developed by 13 independent experts, aims to offer legal clarity to signatories […]

UK to designate Apple, Google as strategic market gatekeepers
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UK to designate Apple, Google as strategic market gatekeepers

Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority has announced plans to designate tech giants Apple and Google with Strategic Market Status for their dominant roles in mobile ecosystems, escalating regulatory scrutiny of what it describes as a “duopoly” in the mobile browser market. The move follows the findings of a CMA inquiry group which concluded that several […]

EU rules out fee for tech giants under digital markets act
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EU rules out fee for tech giants under digital markets act

The European Commission will not require tech giants such as Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft to pay for the cost of monitoring their compliance with the Digital Markets Act, despite growing calls from lawmakers and regulators. Henna Virkkunen, the European Commission’s Executive Vice-President for Digital Affairs, confirmed in an interview with Reuters […]

Google adds seamless account switching to Chrome on iOS
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Google adds seamless account switching to Chrome on iOS

Google has announced a new update to its Chrome browser on iOS, allowing users to easily switch between work and personal Google accounts without repeatedly signing in and out, a major usability and security upgrade for professionals using their mobile devices for both personal and professional tasks. Previously, iOS users had to manually log out […]

Google signs $3bn US hydropower deal amid AI energy race
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Google signs $3bn US hydropower deal amid AI energy race

Google has signed the world’s largest corporate clean energy agreement for hydropower, securing up to 3 gigawatts of electricity from two facilities in Pennsylvania as the tech industry ramps up energy demand to fuel artificial intelligence and cloud computing. The $3 billion deal, struck with Brookfield Asset Management, includes initial 20-year power purchase agreements and […]

Perplexity launches AI web browser ‘Comet’ to challenge Google
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Perplexity launches AI web browser ‘Comet’ to challenge Google

AI search startup Perplexity has launched its first web browser, Comet, as part of its broader mission to compete directly with Google Search. The browser, unveiled on Wednesday, is initially available to users on Perplexity’s $200-per-month Max plan and a limited group of invitees on a waitlist. Comet integrates Perplexity’s core AI-powered search engine as […]

Google brings Gemini AI to smartwatches, expands search features
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Google brings Gemini AI to smartwatches, expands search features

Google has officially begun rolling out its Gemini AI assistant to smartwatches running Wear OS 4 and above, the company announced on Wednesday. The update arrives nearly two months after Google first teased Gemini’s arrival on wearable devices in May. The rollout begins with devices from major brands including Pixel, Samsung, OPPO, OnePlus, and Xiaomi. […]