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Google fined 250 million euro in French clash with news publishers
The French antitrust authority has been seeking to force Big Tech firms to negotiate deals with press publishers for republishing their content
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Former AI search experience lead appointed as new head of Google Search
Elizabeth Reid's appointment as the head of Google Search suggests that the company is pushing for more AI capabilities for Search
 "Former AI search experience lead appointed as new head of Google Search")
Competition Law 2.0 marks a new era for India's anti-trust regulations
The Competition Commission of India investigates Google Play Store over unfair service fees, tests new provisions of the Competition Amendment Act
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YouTube Music to get 'hum to search' feature on iOS app: Know details
The feature is gradually rolling out for iPhone users while there has been no confirmation about the availability on the Android app
 "YouTube Music to get 'hum to search' feature on iOS app: Know details")
Google, Meta face tough questions in Australia over cyber extremism threats
The country's eSafety regulator announced Tuesday that it had issued legal notices to Google, Meta, X, WhatsApp, Telegram and Reddit requiring each company to report on steps they are taking
 "Google, Meta face tough questions in Australia over cyber extremism threats")
CCI orders probe into Google's practices over Play Store policies
Asks the Director General to submit a report within 60 days
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CCI terms Google's Users Choice Billing system unfair, orders probe
CCI has asked the director general to complete the investigation and submit a report within 60 days
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EU antitrust row: Microsoft says Google has a competitive edge in gen AI
Microsoft said that encouraging pro-competitive partnerships in the AI space is an effective way to prevent companies from gaining anticompetitive advantage
 "EU antitrust row: Microsoft says Google has a competitive edge in gen AI")
Google I/O 2024 on May 14: From GenAI to Pixel 8a, here is what to expect
I/O is Google's annual event dedicated to developers' community where the software giant announces progress in software development, hardware devices, and more
 "Google I/O 2024 on May 14: From GenAI to Pixel 8a, here is what to expect")
Google restricts Gemini's scope of response as India sets for election
It is also collaborating with ECI for seamless access to vital voting information
 "Google restricts Gemini's scope of response as India sets for election")
Google partners with ECI to label AI-generated data, curb false information
Google India in a blog post on Tuesday said its product features are designed to elevate authoritative information on various election-related topics
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Pixel 8a: Google confirms affordable Pixel 8 series smartphone is in works
Responding to a complaint related to missing "Battery Information" page on Pixel devices, Google said that the feature will be available on Google Pixel 8a and later devices
 "Pixel 8a: Google confirms affordable Pixel 8 series smartphone is in works")
Google Lens: Now, you can save visual search history for look back and more
Google is reportedly improving the search experiences on the Google Lens by enabling visual search history for the users to look back for reference, if required
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As Big Tech scrambles to meet EU regulations, investigations seen as likely
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is one of the most comprehensive regulatory actions to rein in so-called "Big Tech" and is expected to reshape the global technology industry after decades of unfettered
 "As Big Tech scrambles to meet EU regulations, investigations seen as likely")
Now, you can scan documents within Files app on Android smartphones: How-to
Document scanner feature is now available for Files app's public beta testers. It is expected to roll out publicly in the coming days
 "Now, you can scan documents within Files app on Android smartphones: How-to")
Ex-Google engineer charged by US with AI tech theft for Chinese firms
A Google spokesperson said Ding acted alone and that the company was able to act quickly and refer the case to law enforcement after discovering the problem
 "Ex-Google engineer charged by US with AI tech theft for Chinese firms")
Google, Walmart gain fintech users from India as Paytm faces restrictions
Paytm's decline suggests consumers are moving usage to alternative services even before any disruption to its systems
 "Google, Walmart gain fintech users from India as Paytm faces restrictions")
Google Doodle celebrates Ghana's 67th Independence Day, know details below
Google Doodle celebrates the 67th Independence Day of Ghana. It was the first sub-Saharan African country that got independence from the British rule
 "Google Doodle celebrates Ghana's 67th Independence Day, know details below")
Google to temporarily restore apps after meeting Ashwini Vaishnaw
The app developers and Google representatives have also agreed to establish a forum to facilitate ongoing dialogue aimed at reaching a resolution within the next 100-120 days, Khanor informed
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Google rolls out changes for users, developers as EU digital rules loom
Changes to search results mean large intermediaries and aggregators will get more traffic while hotels, airlines, merchants and restaurants will get less, Google said in a blogpost
