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Google Reshapes Itself Amid AI Rivalry: 10% Managerial Cuts And A New Vision For 'Googleyness'
Google has reduced its managerial workforce by 10% as part of ongoing efforts to streamline operations amid increasing competition from AI rivals like OpenAI.
Google Unveils Whisk: A New AI Tool For Image Creation
The new AI tool, launched in the United States, allows users to effortlessly create images with a simple drag and drop without needing a single line of text.
Google Faces Two New Antitrust Challenges From India, Canada
India's competition watchdog orders new probe on Google following complaint for alleged discrimination.
US FTC Opens Broader Antitrust Probe Into Microsoft
U.S. regulator is moving for a broader antitrust probe into Microsoft's licensing system.
US Judge Orders No Delay In Trial Of DOJ's Case Against Google
A U.S. judge stated that it will not be delaying the trial of the case filed by the DOJ against Google.
US Demands For Google Won't End Monopoly, Former Execs Say: 'Can't Ram An Inferior Product Down People's Throats'
While the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued antitrust proposals to dismantle Google's search monopoly, former Google executives expressed their skepticism that the measures will actually stop Google's dominance.
US Tech Firms Warn Vietnam Over Draft Law To Hamper Data Centers
U.S. tech firms are warning Vietnamese authorities over their draft law that could hamper the growth of the data center industry in the country.
Google Backs Bill Demanding Disclosure Of Funders, Third-Party Beneficiaries In Lawsuits
Corporate America, pushing for greater transparency in the rapidly growing $15.2 billion litigation financing industry, will be bolstered by Google's support
US Judge Orders Google To Open Android To Rival App Stores
A US judge on Monday ordered Google to open its Android smartphone operating system to rival app stores, in a fresh legal setback for the tech giant.
Google Spends $2.7 Billion To Rehire Star AI Engineer
Noam Shazeer left the company in 2021 after it refused to release a chatbot he developed
Trump Vows To Prosecute Google For Surfacing Only 'Bad' Stories About Him
Former president warns he'll retaliate against internet giant over his baseless accusations
US Accuses Google Of Creating Monopoly In Online Advertising Technology
U.S. prosecutors argue that Google controls the ad technology for web at the antitrust trial.
US Takes On Google's Ad Tech Empire In Antitrust Trial
Google faces its second major antitrust trial in less than a year on Monday, with the US government accusing the tech giant of dominating online advertising and stifling competition.
Yelp Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google For Search Engine, Ad Market Monopoly
Google's recent defeat in a federal antitrust ruling opened the company up to a lawsuit filed Wednesday by Yelp, another tech giant that allows users to post business reviews.
Privacy Lawsuit Over Chrome 'Sync' Feature Gets New Life
A federal appeals court on Tuesday breathed new life into a lawsuit by Chrome users who say Google gathered data even though they did not "Sync" to their accounts.
Google Expands AI-Generated Search Queries To New Countries
AI Overviews, the feature that Google adds to the top of search results, was initially made available to U.S. users in May. However, the rollout was marred by inaccurate responses.
DoJ Weighs Breakup Of Google After Landmark Antitrust Ruling: Report
Breaking up Alphabet is among several options under consideration as officials look to curb Google's dominance.
Google Launches New Pixel 9 Phones As AI Race Heats Up
Google on Tuesday unveiled new Pixel 9 smartphones, its latest salvo in the scramble by Big Tech to corner the market on nascent artificial intelligence. The Silicon Valley search giant has been racing against Microsoft, OpenAI and others to lead in AI since the 2022 release of ChatGPT ignited intense interest in the technology.
Google's Antitrust Ruling Could Cost Billions For Apple As Search Deal At Risk
The lucrative deal, known as the Information Services Agreement (ISA), mandates the use of Google as the default search engine on Apple devices.
US Judge Rules Google Is Monopoly In Key Anti-trust Case
A US judge on Monday handed Google a major legal blow, ruling in a closely-watched anti-trust case that it has a monopoly with its dominant search engine.
Google Pulls AI Ad That Irked Some Olympics Viewers
Google confirmed Friday that it had pulled an ad for its Gemini artificial intelligence after it landed flat with some Olympics viewers.
Kamala Harris, Donald Trump Google Search Results Spark Social Media Frenzy
Internet users believed something was amiss at Google on Monday after viral screenshots captured unusual search results for the term "President Donald Trump."
Wiz Declines Google's $23 Billion Buyout, Eyes IPO And $1B Revenue Goal
The IPO objectives has been on the company's radar well before any discussions with Google began.
Alphabet Eyes $23B Acquisition Of Cybersecurity Startup Wiz Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
The transaction, primarily financed in cash, could be finalized soon.
Google Greenhouse Gas Emissions Grow As It Powers AI
Google, despite its goal of achieving net-zero emissions, is pumping out more greenhouse gas than before as it powers data centers needed to support artificial intelligence, the company said.
Apple Sued By Two Female Employees Over Alleged Gender Pay Gap
Central to the lawsuit are Apple's hiring practices and performance evaluations, which the plaintiffs argue have contributed to a persistent wage gap.
Google To Test AI Phone Theft Features In Brazil
Google said Tuesday it has chosen Brazil, a country where nearly two cellphones are pilfered every minute, to test a new Artificial Intelligence system to automatically block stolen Android smartphones.
Elon Musk's xAI Secures $6 Billion For AI Innovations, Infrastructure Expansion
Elon Musk's AI company xAI raised $6 billion to advance its technology and bring products to market, with plans to build a supercomputer and expand research.
Argentina's Milei US-bound To Meet Tech Bosses
Argentine President Javier Milei heads for the United States Monday for the fourth time since taking office in December, meeting tech giants as he seeks to "reposition" his economically troubled country, the government said.
Google Tweaking AI Overview After Search Result Gaffes
Google on Friday said it is taking "swift action" to improve AI summaries of search results, after users mocked blunders like Barack Obama being the first Muslim US president.