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Google Testing AI News Writing Tool
Google is working with news publishers to design a new AI-backed tool to help journalists report and write their stories, the company said on Thursday.
Google's New Policy Allows NFTs, Tokenized Assets On Play Store As Apple Tightens Digital Assets Policy
As part of the new policy, Google requires "apps [to] be transparent with users about tokenized digital assets," especially if a game or an app allows users to earn.
AI Robot Gives A Side-Eye, Snarky Response When Asked If It Will Rebel Against Humans
An A.I.-powered robot's response to the question if it would go against humans has drawn mixed reactions from the attendees of a U.N. summit.
User Tricks ChatGPT Into Generating Multiple Windows 10, Windows 11 Activation Keys
A Twitter user tricked OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google Bard into providing Windows activation keys by asking the chatbots to act as their grandmother.
Google To Block Local News In Canada In Response To Media Law
Google on Thursday became the latest Silicon Valley giant to block Canadian users from seeing local news on its platform after Ottawa passed a bill requiring tech companies to pay for such content.
The 10 Richest People In The World And How They Became Uber Wealthy
From college dropouts to sons of wealthy families, these ten individuals launched the business empires that helped them become the world's richest people.
Executive Raises Alarm On Apple, Google, Other Tech Giants Potentially Betraying Crypto Holders
The crypto executive issued the warning over the weekend, suggesting that in case of an economic collapse, operating system access of top tech companies could work against crypto holders.
State-backed Chinese Hackers Broke Into Global Networks In One Of 'Broadest Cyber Espionage' Attacks
Mandiant said the Chinese hackers had sent emails containing malicious file attachments to access their targeted organizations' devices and data.
Ex-Coinbase CTO Warns Of 'Systematic Risks' To Crypto From Apple, Google
Balaji Srinivasan said that in the future, if owning enough Bitcoin becomes a significant political concern, financially distressed governments may seek to acquire portions of individuals' cryptocurrencies.
Google To Show Off AI And Pixel Gadget Innovations
Most attention will focus on Google's expected release of a more muscular version of its Bard generative AI being put to work across the platform.
iPhone 15 vs. Google Pixel Fold: What To Expect?
The year 2023 is poised to be a new banner year for the smartphone industry with the upcoming release of Apple's iPhone 15 and Google's Pixel Fold.
Snap Hires Google Ad Executive To Help Improve Ad Performance
Snap Inc, owner of photo messaging app Snapchat, said on Wednesday it has hired a former Google executive to help the tech company improve the performance of its digital ads.
Google Workers In London Stage Walkout Over Job Cuts
Hundreds of Google employees staged a walkout at the company's London offices on Tuesday, following a dispute over layoffs.
ChatGPT Falsely Accuses Legal Scholar Of Sexual Misconduct, Raises Concerns Over Accuracy: Report
A well-known legal expert voices concerns regarding the dangers posed by AI technology following an incident where ChatGPT fabricated allegations of sexual misconduct against him.
US Court Sanctions Google In Privacy Case, Company's Second Legal Setback In Days
A U.S. court has sanctioned Google LLC for a second time in recent days, after a judge in a decision unsealed on Wednesday said the Alphabet Inc unit took too long to comply with a ruling last year in a data-privacy class action.
Google Blocks Multiple China-Made Apps Over Malware, Monitoring; Asks Users To Uninstall
Google has advised the users who downloaded several apps related to the Chinese e-commerce giant Pinduoduo to uninstall them after flagging them as malware.
China's Shein App Transmitted Android Users' Clipboard Contents To A Remote Server
This was discovered by Microsoft, which reported it to Google to ensure that the behavior was removed from the app.
Google Warns Staff Of 'Fewer Promotions' To Senior Roles Due To 'Slower Pace Of Hiring'
Google said the decision was made to "ensure that the number of Googlers in more senior and leadership roles grows in proportion to the growth of the company."
Tech Layoffs 2023: 97,000 Job Cuts Last Year, 63% Started Their Own Companies
A survey of tech workers who were laid off during the pandemic found that around 63% of them started their own companies post-layoff.
Tech News: Snapchat Explores AI, Adds ChatGPT Powered Feature For Paid Subscribers
Snapchat is adding a chatbot powered by the artificial intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT, the company announced Monday.
As Layoffs Sweep Through Tech, Media Companies, These CEOs Are Taking Massive Pay Cuts
As layoffs sweep through multiple business sectors, these CEOs are foregoing bonuses and slashing salaries in an attempt of solidarity with workers.
Google Intensifies Web3 Investment With New Partnership That Will Make Cloud A Network Validator
Google Cloud started running a node-hosting service for Ethereum projects in October 2022 and also became a validator on the Solana network last year.
Microsoft Begins Offering Bing AI Chatbot To Smartphone, Skype Users
Microsoft launched its AI chatbot Bing onto mobile devices Wednesday, allowing users to experience the still-developing software.
Google Ads Malware Installs FatalRat Trojans On Devices To Gain Full Control
Cybercriminals steal their victims' user data, such as web credentials, to sell them on underground hacker forums or use them for other illegal campaigns.
Yahoo To Slash 20% Of Workforce By Year-End, Ad Unit To See Biggest Loses
Yahoo will lay off more than 20% of its workforce by the end of 2023, eliminating 1,000 positions as part of a major restructuring of its ad tech unit.
Are Apple And Google Recession Proof?
Apple and Google are strong brands with a broad range of products and services that can help them weather economic downturns better than other tech companies.
Google Employees Testing ChatGPT Competitors As Company Searches For AI Answer
Google employees are reportedly testing a new chatbot in hopes to compete with the popular ChatGPT bot, which has backing from Microsoft.
Tech Layoffs: PayPal Joins List Of Cost-Cutting Companies, Slashes 7% Of Workforce
PayPal joined the growing list of tech giants to announce layoffs as it will slash 7% of its workforce.
How ChatGPT Could Turn From A Curse To A Blessing For Google
Once viewed as a threat to Google, ChatGPT could prove to be a savior to the tech giant's ongoing legal issues.
Google Layoffs: 1,800 California Jobs Eliminated; 27 Massage Therapists Included
The job cuts in Google's home state of California are part of the company's broader plan to reduce its workforce by 12,000 at the beginning of 2023.