Google CEO Sundar Pichai to take the stand at search antitrust trial
The DOJ and a broad coalition of state attorneys general are pressing for remedies to restore competition even as search evolves to overlap with generative AI products such as ChatGPT. Prosecutors are concerned that Google's dominance in search could extend to AI.
Google techie’s viral post sparks debate on work-life balance in big tech. Netizen says, 'you get paid more than 40 LPA'
A Hyderabad-based Google techie, Anu Sharma, sparked a viral debate on X after sharing her experience of spending four hours solving a production issue on a Sunday. She highlighted the intense pressure of being "on call" in a FAANG company, stating, "You don’t get paid for your work-life balance." The post sparked mixed reactions on work-life balance in big tech.
ChatGPT rattles Google on its home ground with new search and shopping features
ChatGPT's shopping feature initially focuses on fashion, beauty, and home electronics categories. Product recommendations are personalized and come from the web, not advertisements, OpenAI said. To counter increasing competition from AI chatbots, Google has integrated its own Gemini assistant into search results, providing AI-generated answers above traditional website links.
Google updates Gmail with enhanced features for mobile users
Google has introduced major updates to the Gmail app on Android and iOS, focusing on design improvements and AI features. Android tablet and foldable users now enjoy a more adaptable interface, while iOS users receive Material Design 3. Additionally, Workspace users can generate images via Gemini in the Gmail sidebar.
Google to integrate Gemini AI into cars, watches and headphones by 2025
The integration is expected to deliver smarter voice commands, faster responses and enhanced functionality across devices. On Wear OS, Gemini will bolster fitness tracking, notifications and voice interactions, while Android Auto users will get a more intuitive driving experience. Although Google has not specified an exact timeline, the rollout is likely to begin later this year.
Google DeepMind staff in UK to unionise, challenge defence deals and Israel links: FT report
Around 300 DeepMind employees in London are planning to unionise and challenge defence deals and Israel links, after Google dropped a pledge to in February to not develop AI technologies that cause or a likely to cause overall harm, including weapons and surveillance.
Local insights drive Google's global AI evolution as Gemini gains ground
Adoption in the country lags due to a lack of skills or guidance, difficulty getting started, and a lack of time or resources, a survey by Google and Kantar showed.
Google tells employees to return to office 3 days a week or risk losing their jobs
Google is asking some remote workers to return to the office. They must work from the office three days a week. This affects employees in departments like Google Technical Services and People Operations. Workers near an office must comply or face consequences. Co-founder Sergey Brin supports in-person work for innovation. This shift aligns with a broader trend among tech companies.
Google Gemini, a collaborator to fulfil humans' creative desire, curiosity: VP Shekar Khosla
Google Gemini, the generative artificial intelligence tool of technology major Google, can be a great collaborator for humans in fulfilling their creative desire and curiosity - from creating customized videos just on a basis of a prompt, classes for students, troubleshooting through visuals, converting reports into a podcast for simple understanding, and what not. The use cases are endless.
Workers could save 122 hours a year by adopting AI in admin tasks: Google
Britain could gain ?400 billion from AI-driven growth by 2030 if it invests in workforce training, according to Google. A UK pilot showed workers saved an average of 122 hours a year on administrative tasks using AI. Simple steps like granting permission and providing brief training could double AI adoption, especially among underrepresented groups
Google parent Alphabet beats quarterly revenue estimates
Alphabet, Google's parent company, announced a $70 billion share buyback following better-than-expected first-quarter revenue. Google's digital advertising business demonstrated steady growth, offsetting slower growth in its cloud computing division. Ad revenue increased by 8.5% to $66.89 billion, exceeding analyst expectations. Google Cloud's revenue rose by 28% to $12.26 billion. The company's total revenue reached $90.23 billion, surpassing the estimated $89.
Alphabet quarterly earnings lifted by cloud and AI
Alphabet, Google's parent company, reported a $34.5 billion profit, driven by strong cloud and AI growth. However, it faces major US antitrust battles that could force it to divest Chrome or Android. Despite strong earnings, legal pressures threaten Google's dominance in search and advertising, with appeals ongoing
Alphabet quarterly earnings lifted by cloud and AI
Alphabet, Google's parent company, reported a $34.5 billion profit, driven by strong cloud and AI growth. However, it faces major US antitrust battles that could force it to divest Chrome or Android. Despite strong earnings, legal pressures threaten Google's dominance in search and advertising, with appeals ongoing
Adobe adds AI models from OpenAI, Google to its Firefly app
Adobe is integrating AI image-generation models from OpenAI and Google into its Firefly app, extending its availability to mobile devices. This move allows users to experiment with diverse AI models, including Google Imagen 3 and OpenAI's ChatGPT, alongside Adobe's own Firefly. While Firefly ensures commercial safety, these integrations cater to users seeking broader creative options.
Google opts out of standalone prompt for third-party cookies
Google has decided not to introduce a new standalone prompt for third-party cookies and will continue supporting them in Chrome, citing divergent industry views and ongoing legal pressures. The move reverses previous plans to phase out third-party cookies, which are now set to remain amid regulatory scrutiny and advertiser concerns
OpenAI signals interest in buying Google’s Chrome if breakup is ordered: ChatGPT exec testifies
At Google's US antitrust trial, OpenAI revealed interest in buying Chrome if forced to be sold. OpenAI testified Google blocked access to its search tech, hindering ChatGPT. ChatGPT head of product Nick Turley made the statement while testifying at trial in Washington. The Department of Justice (DOJ) seeks remedies to restore competition, including banning Google’s exclusive deals.
Google executive says company snubbed OpenAI bid for search tie-up
OpenAI reached out to Google after experiencing issues with its own search provider, ChatGPT head of product Nick Turley said, without naming the provider. ChatGPT uses technology from Microsoft's search engine, Bing.
Google contemplated exclusive Gemini AI deals with Android makers
At a US antitrust trial, it was revealed that Google considered exclusive deals with Android makers like Samsung for its Gemini AI app, Chrome, and search. Prosecutors argue such deals reinforce Google’s search monopoly and hinder AI competition. The Justice Department seeks remedies, including possibly forcing Google to sell Chrome.
'Don't break Google': Perplexity AI CEO offers alternative ahead of antitrust testimony
Perplexity AI and OpenAI will testify in the antitrust case against Google, addressing its search monopoly's impact. Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas, however, opposes breaking up Google, citing Chrome's merit-based dominance. He suggests empowering consumer choice in defaults on Android, rather than dismantling the company.
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