California, Google’s paltry $250M million deal to fund newsroom blasted as ‘disastrous’ by critics
A controversial deal between Google and California lawmakers over funding for local news organizations has been heavily panned by critics, with one major journalists union slamming the deal as a “blackmail” that would be “devastating” for the industry. The deal, billed as a “first-of-the-nation partnership” to help cash-strapped publishers and protect jobs, would allow Google […]
Google’s AI power play: Is Apple feeling the heat?
Google is making bold power plays in tech as it sets its sights on artificial intelligence. The company’s recent Made by Google event is more than just a showcase for new technology — it represents a strategic move to dominate the AI playing field. As rivals such as Apple prepare to make announcements of their […]
How Google’s newest Orwellian censorship tool will destroy democracy
Google really does care about the safety of its users, or at least that’s what we’re led to believe. The latest initiative is: Altitudemarks an important step in the fight against online “extremism.” Developed by subsidiary Jigsaw in partnership with Tech Against Terrorism and the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism, Altitude is touted as […]
Federal judge rules Google’s advertising, search business broke antitrust laws
Mark Mahaney, senior managing director at Evercore ISI, discusses whether lower interest rates could benefit big tech stocks in Varney & Company. A federal judge ruled Monday that tech giant Google’s parent company, Alphabet, violated federal antitrust laws by cementing its dominant position in online search and advertising. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Amit […]
Google’s new dark web tool may help users keep data private
Google helps Internet users fight online crime. Users of popular search engines will soon have free access to a tool that allows anyone to check whether their personal information has been stolen and placed on harmful and illegal parts of the Internet, known as the dark web. The new feature “will help you monitor whether […]