Google search monopoly

The tech world is closely watching a US judge's ruling that Google illegally monopolizes online search and related advertising. Alphabet, Google's parent company, is expected to appeal, ensuring a prolonged legal battle. The ruling's potential consequences range from hefty fines to complex structural remedies. Potential Outcomes Breaking Up Google One drastic remedy could be breaking…

August 6, 20240Comments

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ChatGPT Introduces Search Feature to Compete with Google

OpenAI is enhancing its AI bot, ChatGPT, by integrating a real-time search feature, challenging Google's dominance as a search engine. This new tool, currently available to a limited number of US users, will allow ChatGPT to provide up-to-date information and links in response to user queries. This feature could potentially revolutionize the way we search…

July 28, 20240Comments

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Google’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Surge Due to AI Energy Demands

Google's latest environmental report reveals a 48% surge in greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 compared to 2019. This data underscores the pressing need to tackle the energy demands of its data centres, especially in the face of the burgeoning AI landscape. The tech giant has set a challenging target of achieving net zero emissions by…

July 3, 20240Comments

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Fiber-Optic Leap Bridges African Digital Divide

Despite tech giants' significant investments in digital infrastructure, Africans need help with slow internet speeds and high data costs. Google and Meta are making substantial strides in Africa's digital landscape. Google's inaugural cloud data centre on the continent, which has been operational since January in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a testament to its commitment. "The…

June 8, 20240Comments

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Google AI Chatbot Election Policy

Google has implemented a new policy for its Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot, Gemini, limiting the types of election-related questions it will answer. This decision, detailed in a recent blog post, reflects the tech giant's cautious approach to handling sensitive election information amidst global elections, including in India, the US, the UK, and South Africa. A…

March 20, 20240Comments

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Google Settles $5 Billion Lawsuit Over Privacy Breaches in Incognito Mode

Google has settled a US lawsuit alleging privacy violations for tracking users even when using "private mode" in their browsers. The class action lawsuit demanded a minimum of $5 billion from Google and its parent company, Alphabet, highlighting the intensifying scrutiny large tech firms face in the US and globally. While lawyers representing Google and the affected…

December 30, 20230Comments

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Google inactive account deletion

Google inactive account deletion: What You Need to Know If you've got an old Google account you haven't used in a while, it could be on the chopping block. Google has announced its plans to delete inactive accounts this Friday as part of its passive account policy. Google will take a phased approach to account…

November 30, 20230Comments

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Google Apple revenue sharing

Fresh Details Emerge Regarding Google's Payments to Apple Amid Monopoly Trial During the ongoing trial in the United States, where Google faces monopoly allegations, new information regarding the tech giant's payments to secure its position as a preferred search engine has surfaced. An expert witness testifying on Google's behalf disclosed that the company directs 36%…

November 15, 20230Comments

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White House Want Hackers To Trick AI

Introduction to the Challenge The White House Want Hackers To Trick AI event is storming the tech world. What happens when thousands of hackers gather in one city to try to trick and find flaws in artificial intelligence (AI) models? That is precisely what the White House wants to explore. This week at the world's largest annual…

August 6, 20230Comments

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