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Google, SoftBank back quantum computing startup QuEra in $230 million deal
QuEra Interim Chief Executive Officer Andy Ory said the latest funding round came together quickly - "in a matter of weeks" - after the startup cleared a series of technical challenges
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Google joins troublesome trend, drops its promise to not use AI for weapons
The update came after United States President Donald Trump revoked former President Joe Biden's executive order aimed at promoting safe, secure and trustworthy development and use of AI
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Best of BS Opinion: How AI, trade, and immigration generate conflict
From the use of AI in the military, to its use to generate unrest, from illegal human trafficking leading to conflict between allies, our columns today deal with the idea conflict
 "Best of BS Opinion: How AI, trade, and immigration generate conflict")
Google has made a dangerous U-turn on military artificial intelligence
This week, the company deleted its pledge not to use AI for weapons or surveillance, a promise that had been in place since 2018
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Pixel 9a: Google could offer free YouTube premium, Google One subscription
Google is expected to launch the Pixel 9a smartphone next month, earlier than the expected May launch timeline
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Google rolls out new Gemini 2.0 AI models: What's new for users, developers
Google is also bringing its experimental Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking mode to the Gemini app, offering improved reasoning capabilities
 "Google rolls out new Gemini 2.0 AI models: What's new for users, developers")
Google ends diversity hiring, says will no longer have 'aspirational goals'
Google said it was reviewing its programs and would no longer have aspirational goals tied to representation
Alphabet tumbles after slower growth in cloud business, missed estimates
Quarterly sales, excluding partner payouts, were $81.6 billion, Alphabet said Tuesday in a statement. Analysts had projected $82.8 billion
 "Alphabet tumbles after slower growth in cloud business, missed estimates")
Google removes weapons clause from AI principles amid ethical concerns
The change is part of a broader shift in policies among large technology companies. In January, Meta Platforms Inc. disbanded many of its diversity and inclusion efforts
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Amazon's cloud business faces test after Microsoft, Google struggles
Amazon Web Services, the world's largest cloud services provider, is expected to post its strongest revenue increase in eight quarters at 19.3 per cent, according to data compiled by LSEG
 "Amazon's cloud business faces test after Microsoft, Google struggles")
Google to take on OpenAI with Deep Research AI agent on Gemini mobile app
Available on the Gemini web, Google's Deep Research AI agent creates a multi-step research plan and analyses information from the web to generate a comprehensive report on a topic
 "Google to take on OpenAI with Deep Research AI agent on Gemini mobile app")
China launches antitrust probe into Google, labels 2 other firms unreliable
China and Google have had a long and entangled relationship going back to the early 2000s
Delhi HC issues notice to Google, seeks reply to Aaradhya Bachchan's plea
The court on April 20, 2023 passed an interim order restraining several YouTube channels from publishing misleading content on her health
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Google's 'Ask for Me' uses AI to call businesses on behalf of customers
Currently available as part of Google's Search Labs, this tool allows users to access essential information such as pricing and availability without having to dial a phone number themselves
 "Google's 'Ask for Me' uses AI to call businesses on behalf of customers")
Mexican Prez Sheinbaum writes to Google over Gulf of Mexico name change
Sheinbaum argued that according to the United Nations Convention on the law of the sea, US sovereign territory only extends up to 12 nautical miles
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Google Play Protect's new tools enhances app security on Android: Details
Google has also expanded Play Protect's "enhanced fraud protection pilot" to more regions including India to protect against financial fraud
 "Google Play Protect's new tools enhances app security on Android: Details")
Google Pixel 9a could launch in March with these upgrades: Check details
Reportedly, the anticipated Google Pixel 9a smartphone will be available for pre-order in select regions on March 19
 "Google Pixel 9a could launch in March with these upgrades: Check details")
Google releases new firmware update for Pixel Buds Pro 2: New features
The new update adds a "Bud Return" sound cue indicating the correct buds placement in the charging case
 "Google releases new firmware update for Pixel Buds Pro 2: New features")
Think before you search: Four Google queries that could land you in jail
Google is the most popular tool to seek any sort of information, but some searches can have unexpected legal consequences. Governments now use advanced technology to monitor online behaviour
 "Think before you search: Four Google queries that could land you in jail")
Google makes URLs more compact for mobile search results: What changes
URLs in Google Search results on mobile devices will no longer show "breadcrumb elements"
 "Google makes URLs more compact for mobile search results: What changes")
