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UK antitrust watchdog launches initial review of generative AI models
The UK's competition watchdog launched an initial review of AI foundational models like ChatGPT, Bing and Bard, saying the move will help create an early understanding of the market
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Google announces blue verified checks for email senders to minimise scams
After Twitter, Google has now announced to display a Blue checkmark next to a sender's name to verify their identity and minimise scams, which is free at the moment
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Kamala Harris to meet Google, Microsoft, OpenAI CEOs to discuss AI risks
US Vice President Kamala Harris was set to meet CEOs of Google, Microsoft and OpenAI to discuss how to make artificial intelligence (AI) responsible and mitigate its potential risks
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Google starts rolling out support for passkeys to sign in to apps, websites
Google on Wednesday announced it has started rolling out support for passkeys across Google accounts on all major platforms, marking the beginning of the end of the password
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Chrome becomes world's most popular desktop browser, Safari ranks 2nd
Google Chrome has gained the top spot in the world's most popular desktop browser, while Apple's Safari browser ranked second
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Godfather of artificial intelligence quits Google to speak about AI's risk
The godfather of AI, Geoffrey Hinton, quits Google to speak more often about the profound risks of AI to society and Humanity
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Brazil orders Google to halt 'propaganda campaign' against speech bill
The agency said the company would be fined 1 million reais, or approximately $200,000 per hour if it failed to comply with the order
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Apple, Google partner to combat creepy tracking tactics through Bluetooth
"Bluetooth trackers have created tremendous user benefits, but they also bring the potential of unwanted tracking, which requires industrywide action to solve"
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Google, Amazon lobbyists helped US shape new Indo-Pacific trade framework
Officials with the US Trade Representative invited Amazon and Google lobbyists early last year to meet personally with Sarah Bianchi, the deputy trade representative
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Apple, Google launch initiative to curb unwanted location-tracking
The first-of-its-kind specification will allow Bluetooth location-tracking devices to be compatible with unauthorised tracking detection and alerts across iOS and Android platforms
Google launches 2nd edition of 'Startups Accelerator: Women Founders'
Google announced second edition of its 'Startups Accelerator: Women Founders' to enable women entrepreneurs in India who are using technology to solve complex problems
Google pays Rs 1,338 cr penalty to CCI in Android case, ADIF still cautious
The Indian market regulator had imposed the penalty on Google in October 2022 for allegedly exploiting its dominant position in the Android market
Google pays entire Rs 1,338 crore penalty to CCI in Android case
Google has paid the entire penalty amount of Rs 1,337.76 crore imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in the Android case
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Google I/O 2023: Pixel 7a arriving in India on May 11 as Flipkart exclusive
Pixel 7a would likely be unveiled alongside other Pixel devices at the Google's annual developers conference (Google I/O) on May 10
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'The godfather of AI' quits Google to freely speak of risks ahead
'I console myself with the normal excuse: If I hadn't done it, somebody else would have'
'Godfather of AI' quits Google to warn about technology's dangers
OpenAI, Microsoft and Google are at the forefront of this trend, but IBM, Amazon, Baidu and Tencent are working on similar technologies, CNN reported
AI chatbots have been used to create dozens of news content farms
The majority of the sites appear to be content farms - low-quality websites run by anonymous sources that churn-out posts to bring in advertising
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Android may get separate slider for ringtone, notification volume
However, it's unclear when the notification/ringtone volume change will be included in the June stable release of Android 13 QPR3, or Android 14, the report said
Google's new update to let users add emoji reactions to comments in Docs
With the introduction of emoji reactions to Docs on the web, Google has announced that it will now allow users to add emoji reactions to comments within Docs
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Google Pixel Fold leaked images show sleek, nearly gapless hinge design
The highly-anticipated Google Pixel Fold has finally surfaced in a series of leaked marketing images, revealing a sleek design with a nearly gapless hinge
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