Google Reduces Its Workforce by Around 200 Employees in Global Business Unit
On Tuesday, Google reduced its workforce by about 200 positions in its global sales and partnerships unit, as reported on Wednesday by sources familiar with the matter. Major technology companies are readjusting their spending on data centers and AI initiatives while shifting investment toward different areas. The company informed Reuters that it is implementing minor […]
Search Chief of Google Says Proposed Changes by DOJ Might Erode User Trust
Elizabeth Reid, Google’s search chief, testified that the Department of Justice’s proposed alterations to search practices could “deeply undermine user trust” and potentially stifle innovation in the search sector. This comes after allegations that the company censored conservative viewpoints during the Trump administration. In her testimony regarding the antitrust trial involving Google, Reid voiced her […]
Google supports building three nuclear facilities to enhance data center expansion.
On Wednesday, Elementl Power announced that Google will finance the development of three nuclear sites. The tech giant is investing capital to facilitate initial project activities such as site permitting and contract negotiations. However, Elementl Power has not disclosed the exact amount Google is putting toward this initiative. The trio of sites is expected to […]
Google shares fall 9% after news that Apple might abandon its search engine.
Shares of Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, saw a drop of over 7% on Wednesday, as a senior executive from Apple hinted that the tech giant was exploring alternatives to Google as the default search engine for Safari. Eddie Cue, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Services, testified that the company is “actively considering” AI-driven search […]
New malware associated with a hacking group from Russia identified by Google
New Malware “LostKeys” Linked to Russian Hacking Group On Wednesday, Google announced the detection of a new malware named “LostKeys,” which is associated with a Russian hacking group called Cold River. This malware has the capability to steal files and transmit system information to the attackers. Wesley Shields from Google’s Threat Intelligence Group described this […]
Trump Administration Supports C-SPAN in TV Disagreement with YouTube and Google
The Trump administration is leveraging C-SPAN in its push for YouTube TV to include public relations channels for streaming video. C-SPAN, a non-profit established by cable companies, aims to provide access to significant government events and legal proceedings, mainly at the federal level. With limited advertising opportunities, streaming services have generally shied away from including […]
Google encounters a trial in September for its dominance in digital advertising as the DOJ seeks a separation.
Google is gearing up for a trial scheduled for September after the Justice Department urged a federal judge on Friday to mandate the sale of parts of its exclusive digital advertising operations. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema has set the trial date for September 22 following discussions with both the DOJ and Google’s proposals for […]
Google CEO Sundar Pichai Warns that Breaking Up His Search Monopoly Would Hamper ‘Innovation’
During a federal court hearing Wednesday, Google CEO Sundar Pichai argued that the government's proposed measures to address our illegal monopoly in online searches would seriously affect our ability to innovate and invest in new technologies. New York Times Report Testimony before US District Court Judge Amit P. Mehta of Google CEO Sundar Pichai argued […]
Google CEO Sundar Pichai testifies ‘extraordinary’ DOJ remedies would cause ‘many unintended consequences’
Google CEO Sundar Pichai tried to convince a federal judge on Wednesday that the Department of Justice's proposed plan to disband the search monopoly will have “many unintended consequences.” DOJ asked District Judge Amit Mehta to approve several remedies, including the forced sale of Google's Chrome web browser. Testifying in Google's defense in Washington federal […]
Google using AI to decode secret language of dolphins
Dolphin cord crack. Dolphins are one of the smartest animals on the planet and have been respected for thousands of years for their intelligence, emotional and social interactions with humans. Now, Google uses artificial intelligence (AI) to try and understand how they communicate with each other. Google is collaborating with researchers from the Florida-based nonprofit […]