Google Faces $314 Million Ruling for Monitoring Android Users’ Mobile Data
Google Ordered to Pay $314 Million for Misusing Android User Data A California judge has ruled that Google must pay $314 million, concluding that the tech giant unlawfully utilized cellular data from Android users without their consent. This decision emerged from a class action lawsuit that accused the company of mishandling mobile data. The lawsuit […]
AI from Google hitting news websites hard as overall traffic declines
Decline in Traffic for US News Sites After Google AI Launch New data indicates that visits to major US news websites have significantly decreased since Google introduced its AI search feature last year. Research from Simorweb reveals that 37 out of the top 50 news websites experienced a year-over-year decline in traffic following the rollout […]
Google is experimenting with ‘preferred sources’ in its search results.
Google is currently testing a feature named “Preferred Sources” that enables users to select trusted news outlets, including Breitbart News, to see more content in the “Top Stories” section of search results. For now, this feature is only available in the United States and India. Through its Search Labs program, Google is experimenting with “Preferred […]
Germany requests Apple and Google to prevent the Chinese AI company DeepSeek from being listed in app stores due to illegal data transfer.
German Regulators Request Removal of DeepSeek App On Friday, Germany’s top regulatory body urged Google and Apple to eliminate the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek from their app stores, citing significant data privacy issues. Meike Kamp, a representative on the German data protection committee, highlighted the legality concerns, stating it is “illegal” for DeepSeek to send […]
16 billion passwords exposed in a breach impacting Google, Apple, and Facebook
Your personal information is collected by nearly every website or app you encounter. Nowadays, data is considered more valuable than oil, making it a hot commodity. Your shopping habits, browsing history, and even your personal details like phone numbers and emails are stored. But it’s worth noting that this information is not necessarily secure. If […]
Scale AI relied on public Google Docs for private projects with Meta and xAI in a surprising discovery after a $14 billion investment.
Recently, an artificial intelligence startup that secured a whopping $14 billion investment from Meta has been noted for its surprisingly inadequate security measures. Earlier this month, news broke that Meta purchased a 49% share in Scale AI for around $14.8 billion, with CEO Alexandr Wang stepping in to oversee a new “Superintelligence” lab. This astonishing […]
UK might require Google to make its search engine more competitive.
UK Regulators Consider Action Against Google Regulators in the UK are contemplating actions that could increase competition among search engines, particularly concerning the rise of artificial intelligence and its implications for rivals and media outlets. On Tuesday, officials from the UK’s competitive markets authority indicated that Google might be placed under “strategic market conditions.” This […]
16 billion passwords from Google, Apple, and others exposed: Key details to understand
Massive Data Breach Unveiled A significant data breach has emerged, marking a new low in online security. Recent reports suggest that around 16 billion passwords have been leaked, with TechSperts claiming this to be one of the largest breaches ever documented. Vilius Petkauskas, a researcher at CyberNews, noted that his team has been monitoring online […]
Google Cloud customers experience widespread disruptions throughout the US
Online Service Outages Cause Confusion On Wednesday afternoons, users encountered widespread online service disruptions, affecting several popular platforms simultaneously. According to real-time data from Down Detector, there was a significant spike in user complaints involving services like Spotify, Google, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Discord, and Snapchat. The issues began just before 2 PM, with Spotify […]
Google is reducing its workforce by providing optional buyouts to employees.
In an effort to reduce its workforce, Google has extended voluntary buyout offers to employees in several important departments, including search, advertising, and marketing. Google is making strides to lower its employee count, known as “Googlers.” On Tuesday, the firm revealed voluntary buyout offers aimed at staff across various divisions, suggesting a continuation of its […]