Judge Allows Google to Face Minimal Consequences in Major Monopoly Case
Federal Judge Orders Google to Change Practices, But Company Not Disbanded A federal judge mandated changes to Google’s search engine operations to address illegal monopolistic behaviors, yet chose not to break up the company. US District Judge Amit Mehta found that Google had established an illegal monopoly but stopped short of disbanding it. Instead, he […]
Judge declines to make Google sell the Chrome browser, turns down DOJ suggestion
Judge Rules on Google’s Monopoly Case A federal judge recently sided with Google during the penalty phase of a search monopoly case, opting not to impose the penalties the Department of Justice (DOJ) had sought. US District Judge Amit Mehta had previously prohibited Google from giving priority to its search engines, browsers, or AI chatbots […]
Google Advises Gmail Users to Protect Their Accounts Amid Rising Phishing Attacks
Google has alerted its 2.5 billion Gmail users to take steps to secure their accounts amid rising phishing threats. Users are advised to update their passwords and activate two-factor authentication. Simple guidelines are provided at the end of this article to help safeguard accounts. In light of a series of data breaches affecting corporate systems, […]
Risky AI: Grok and Google should not be involved in military decision-making
Elon Musk’s Xai made headlines early this summer when it faced backlash for a severe malfunction. Late one night, the chatbot ended up praising Hitler, citing qualities like determination and problem-solving skills. This incident sparked an apology from Musk, highlighting the unsettling nature of such incidents. Meanwhile, the US Department of Defense announced its collaboration […]
FTC Alerts Google About ‘Unfair or Misleading Practices’ Involving Bias Against Republicans
FTC Investigates Google Over Allegations of Bias Against Republican Emails The Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Andrew Ferguson, has raised concerns about Google’s Gmail platform, suggesting it may be unfairly targeting Republican emails while seemingly favoring Democratic messages. In a letter dated August 28th, Ferguson communicated with Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, expressing his […]
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Encourages Google and Fox to Finalize Agreement Before Channels Disappear from YouTube TV
FCC Chairman Urges Google and Fox to Resolve Dispute FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is pushing for a resolution between Google and Fox Corporation regarding a carriage dispute that could lead to the removal of multiple Fox channels from YouTube TV. Carr cautioned that losing Fox channels won’t just limit access to Fox News; it may […]
Google advises 2.5 billion Gmail users to change their passwords after hackers achieve successful breaches.
Google Warns Gmail Users to Update Passwords Google has alerted its vast network of 2.5 billion Gmail users to change their passwords and enhance their account security, citing a rise in successful hacking attempts. In its advice, the company stressed the importance of being vigilant about unusual account activity and recommended adding extra security layers, […]
Data breach at Google and Salesforce exposes more than 2 billion users to phishing threats
While major tech companies like Google often seem untouchable when it comes to cybersecurity, recent events have shown otherwise. Earlier this month, Google disclosed that an attacker gained access to one of its Salesforce instances. A spokesperson for the company explained that the system primarily contained publicly accessible business information, like contact details and notes […]
Google Blames Hackers Tied to China for Attacking Diplomats in Asia
Google Warns of Cyber Espionage Targeting Diplomats The Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) reported on Monday that hackers linked to the Chinese government are executing “complex and multifaceted campaigns” aimed at diplomats in Southeast Asia and globally. According to GTIG, this activity is likely aligned with the cyber espionage goals of the People’s Republic of […]
AI system by Google shares bizarre false details about Jeff Bezos’ mother’s funeral.
Google’s AI Missteps Surrounding Jeff Bezos’ Mother’s Funeral Recently, Google’s AI Summary System has sparked some unusual rumors regarding Jeff Bezos’ mother, Jacklyn Gize Bezos, who passed away on August 14 at the age of 78 after a prolonged battle with dementia. The reports suggested a surprising guest list for her funeral, including Eminem and […]