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Google rolls out AI-powered scam protection on Chrome
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Google rolls out AI-powered scam protection on Chrome

In a move to bolster user safety online, Google announced Thursday that it is rolling out new AI-powered features to help combat scams on its Chrome browser. The tech giant will deploy its on-device large language model, Gemini Nano, on desktop and Android to detect and warn users about deceptive websites and scam notifications in […]

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Google cuts 200 jobs in global business unit amid AI shift

Google has laid off approximately 200 employees from its global business organization, which oversees sales and partnerships, as the tech giant continues to realign its focus toward artificial intelligence and data infrastructure. The move was first reported by The Information The layoffs are the latest in a series of cutbacks across the tech industry as […]

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Apple’s Safari shake-up threatens Google’s search dominance

Apple is reportedly preparing to introduce AI-powered search options to its Safari browser — a move that could significantly disrupt Google’s search empire and its multibillion-dollar advertising business, which heavily depends on iPhone users. The revelation, which surfaced during testimony from Apple executive Eddy Cue in a major U.S. antitrust case against Google, sent shockwaves […]

Google to pay $30m to settle YouTube children’s privacy lawsuit
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Google to fund development of three new nuclear sites

Nuclear developer Elementl Power announced a partnership with Google on Wednesday to develop three advanced reactor sites in a strategic move to address the surging energy demands of data centers. The agreement marks a growing trend of tech giants collaborating with the nuclear industry to secure sustainable, high-capacity power sources. Under the deal, Google will […]

Google to revises app rules after EU charges over market abuse
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US DOJ urges Google to sell ad tools over antitrust concerns

The United States Department of Justice has proposed that Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., divest key parts of its advertising business, including its AdX marketplace and DoubleClick for Publishers ad server. This recommendation follows a federal judge’s finding that the tech giant illegally monopolized two key segments of the online advertising technology market. The […]

Google to pay $30m to settle YouTube children’s privacy lawsuit
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Google loses antitrust case over monopoly in online ads tools

A United States federal judge has ruled that Google illegally monopolized key sectors of the online advertising technology market, marking a significant antitrust setback for the tech giant. The U.S. Department of Justice, joined by 17 states, has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google, accusing the company of unlawfully dominating the digital advertising market. The […]

Two Chinese charged for shipping US AI chips to China
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Nvidia to incur $5.5b charge as US halts China chip sales

Nvidia announced on Tuesday that it will incur $5.5 billion in charges following new U.S. government restrictions on exporting its H20 AI chip to China, a crucial market for the high-demand product. Nvidia’s AI chips have been a central target of U.S. export controls, as officials aim to prevent China from accessing cutting-edge technology and […]

Google to pay $30m to settle YouTube children’s privacy lawsuit
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Japan’s antitrust body orders Google to cease unfair trade practices

The Japan Fair Trade Commission issued a cease and desist order against Google on Tuesday, accusing the company of unfair trade practices related to its search services on Android devices. This action follows similar crackdowns in the UK and the U.S., reflecting growing global concerns over the company’s market dominance. The Commission stated that Google […]

Google launches AI-powered search in Nigeria, other countries
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Google plans to merge Gemini, Veo AI models

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis revealed plans to integrate the tech giant’s Gemini AI models with its video-generating system, Veo. The move, he said, is aimed at enhancing the models’ grasp of the real world was disclosed in a recent episode of Possible, a podcast co-hosted by LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman. “We’ve always built Gemini, […]

Google to pay $30m to settle YouTube children’s privacy lawsuit
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Google joins OpenAI, backs Anthropic’s AI connectivity standard

Google is the latest tech giant to throw its weight behind Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol, a rising industry standard designed to help AI models interact more effectively with external data sources. In a post on social media platform X on Wednesday, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis announced that support for MCP would be integrated into […]

Google to revises app rules after EU charges over market abuse
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Google updates workspace with AI to handle specialized tasks

Google is injecting a fresh wave of artificial intelligence into its Workspace suite, unveiling new automation tools and generative AI features designed to boost productivity and streamline office workflows. At its Cloud Next event, the tech giant introduced Workspace Flows, a powerful new tool aimed at automating multi-step tasks — such as updating spreadsheets, searching […]

Samsung’s home robot ‘Ballie’ adds Google’s Gemini AI
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Samsung’s home robot ‘Ballie’ adds Google’s Gemini AI

Samsung is teaming up with Google Cloud to bring Gemini, Google’s powerful generative AI, to its long-anticipated home robot, Ballie, the companies announced on Wednesday. Through this partnership, Ballie will gain access to Gemini’s multimodal AI capabilities, allowing it to understand and respond to queries using both audio and video input. Samsung says users will […]