I left Google early after 18 years. My grandfather’s guidance enabled me to save enough to retire at 55.
I talked with Matt Lowery, 55, a former Google employee now living in Colorado. Here’s a condensed version of our conversation. Financial independence and investing have always sparked my interest. When I was a child, I asked my grandfather, a passionate investor, about inflation, which led him to gift me a children’s book on the […]
Google DeepMind Workers Decide to Create a Union Regarding Pentagon AI Deals
Employees at Google DeepMind’s UK office have voted to form a union, citing concerns regarding the company’s defense AI collaborations with Israel and the Department of Defense. Workers at the UK division of Google DeepMind have begun the process of unionizing, marking a significant moment as it could be the first union within this advanced […]
New AI partnership agreements established with Google, Microsoft, and xAI by the Trump administration
The Trump administration revealed on Tuesday that it has formed new agreements with major tech firms—Microsoft, Google’s DeepMind, and Elon Musk’s xAI—to bolster collaboration in the fields of research, artificial intelligence (AI), and security. As part of this initiative, the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI), which operates under the National Institute of Standards […]
“At a Loss for Words”: Google AI Researcher “Deeply Embarrassed” by Company’s Agreement with Pentagon
Research scientists at Google DeepMind have stated they feel “deeply embarrassed” about a recent contract signed with the Pentagon, allowing the use of their AI technology in classified settings. A senior researcher at Google DeepMind, Andreas Kirsch, voiced strong disapproval of the company’s new contract with the Pentagon in a post on X. He expressed, […]
Australia will demand Google, Meta, and TikTok to compensate for local news or encounter a new tax.
The Australian government has announced new legislation that would mandate Meta, Google, and TikTok to compensate local news outlets for their content. If these platforms refuse to engage with news organizations, they’ll face a hefty tax penalty. The proposed bill, referred to as the “Media Bargaining Incentive,” would implement a 2.25% tax on the local […]
Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin Moves Right Influenced by ‘Truly Wonderful MAGA Girlfriend’
Sergey Brin Takes a Stand Against California’s Wealth Tax Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google, is moving away from his typically progressive stance, particularly in opposition to California’s proposed wealth tax. This shift seems influenced by his relationship with Jerelyn Gilbert-Soto, who is a supporter of President Trump and has been casually referred to by Trump […]
Google Enters Secret AI Agreement with the Pentagon
According to a report from The Information, Google and other leading tech firms have entered into a contract with the Department of the Army to supply AI models for classified government tasks. The deal places Google alongside other major players like OpenAI and Elon Musk’s xAI, who provide AI models for use by the Pentagon. […]
Google signs Pentagon contract for secret AI project amid employee concerns about lasting harm
Google has made an agreement with the Pentagon, allowing the use of its artificial intelligence models on classified systems. This move has triggered a strong response from over 600 employees who have urged CEO Sundar Pichai to cancel the contract. According to reports, the Department of Defense will be able to utilize Google’s AI for […]
Google reaches a $135 million settlement regarding Android mobile data allegations.
If you’re an Android user, there’s some potentially important news for you. Google has reached a $135 million settlement following claims that its Android system was sending users’ mobile data to Google without consent. The timing of these data transfers is particularly noteworthy. The allegations suggest that the data was being transmitted in the background, […]
Google Reports 75% of New Code is Now Created by AI
Google’s AI Code Generation Reaches New Heights This week, Google revealed that a substantial 75% of all new code produced by the company is now generated through AI systems and subsequently reviewed by human engineers. According to a recent report, the shift signifies a substantial acceleration in adopting the company’s AI-driven development tools. Initially, in […]