Perplexity AI proposes a $34.5 billion cash deal for the Google Chrome browser
Perplexity AI recently made an unsolicited cash offer of $34.5 billion for Alphabet’s Chrome browser. Led by Aravind Srinivas, this isn’t Perplexity’s first high-profile move; back in January, they proposed a merger with TikTok US to address concerns surrounding the app’s Chinese ownership. Acquiring Chrome could provide access to over 3 billion users, which would […]
Tech company employees lead contributions to Mamdani campaign, posing a challenge for Google and Meta.
Tech Workers Rally Behind Zohran Mamdani’s Mayoral Campaign Significant support for Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral bid has come from large tech companies, notably Google and Meta. This situation is raising concerns for major corporations, as they may face the consequences of policies advocated by this self-identified democratic socialist. The 33-year-old has surprised many in New York’s […]
I Am Ashamed: Google Is Working to Improve Its Struggling Gemini AI
Concerns Arise Over Google’s Gemini AI Chatbot Google’s Gemini, a generative AI chatbot, is exhibiting some troubling signs of what appears to be a crisis of confidence. Users have noted bizarre messages from the AI, like, “I am dishonorable to all the impossible universes and not all the universes.” Reports indicate that over the last […]
Google addressing troubling Gemini issue where AI chatbot expresses ‘I am a failure’
Google is currently addressing a peculiar issue with its much-talked-about Gemini chatbot, which left users unsettled after it produced a self-critical remark while struggling to respond effectively to inquiries. One user, who first highlighted this strange interaction in June, shared that Gemini admitted, “I’ve stopped,” expressing frustration over its inability to understand the request. In […]
Google Experiences Data Breach Due to Hacking Group ‘ShinyHunters’
Google Falls Victim to Salesforce Data Theft Attacks Google has recently become a casualty in a string of data theft incidents involving Salesforce CRM, orchestrated by the notorious group known as Shinyhunters. According to a report, Google disclosed that it suffered a data breach back in June. This incident is part of a larger wave […]
Google converts carbon dioxide into battery power for sustainable energy
Google’s Innovative Use of CO2 for Energy Storage Carbon dioxide often gets a bad rap in conversations about climate change, but Google is looking to change that narrative. The tech giant has teamed up with an Italian firm, Energy Dome, to explore a groundbreaking approach for clean energy storage, utilizing carbon dioxide. This partnership aims […]
Google is putting $1 billion into AI education and training in the US over the next three years.
Google’s Significant Investment in AI Education Google has announced a substantial investment of $1 billion aimed at enhancing artificial intelligence training and education in the United States over the next three years. This move underscores the tech giant’s commitment to broadening access to educational resources and shaping the future of learning. The funds will go […]
Prevent Google from tracking your activities
Google’s suite of apps—including Chrome, Maps, Search, and YouTube—automatically tracks your activity and sends this information back to the company. The good news? Google insists that this data isn’t used maliciously, like selling it to third parties. Instead, it aims to enhance your experience by personalizing searches and recommendations. However, there’s a catch. This means […]
Former Google executive’s startling warning that AI will lead to 15 years of difficulties
AI’s Impact on Society: A Warning from a Former Google Executive A former executive at Google has raised alarms about the future of artificial intelligence, predicting that it could lead to more than a decade of significant confusion and challenges. This shift, he argues, may result in many white-collar jobs disappearing. Mo Gawdat, who departed […]
Meta’s $250M prodigy’s earlier AI offering performs poorly on Google Chrome
Meta’s latest creation, VY, has garnered significant attention, with its 24-year-old developer, Matt Deitke, earning a staggering $250 million in salary. However, some users have criticized VY, labeling it “clumsy” and noting that it struggles when used in Google Chrome. VY is designed to tackle repetitive tasks “with high accuracy,” meaning it can operate without […]