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Google Play Store's dominance hinders govt's internet goals: Chandrasekhar

The minister's remark came in the backdrop of recent takedown of Indian apps by Google playstore that were not complying with its user choice billing system

Google restores Naukri, 99acres, other apps after Centre's intervention

Google has reinstated some popular Indian apps it had removed from its Play Store, including Naukri and 99acres, amid the government's clear signal that the delisting of Indian apps cannot be permitted. Sources said reinstating some of the apps was not linked to the government's position but with the concerned apps complying with the Play Store Billing policies. Info Edge founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani, in a post on X, confirmed that many Info Edge apps are now back in the app marketplace. "Many of the Info Edge apps are back on the Play Store. An effort very well led by (company MD and CEO) Hitesh and the entire Info Edge team. People were up all night for this. Great crisis management," he said. Taking a strong view of Google pulling out some apps from its Play Store, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told PTI that the delisting of Indian apps cannot be permitted and that the tech company and startups concerned have been called for a meeting next week. In an interview, IT and Teleco

Google takes down Indian apps from Play store over service fee row

Digital startups say firm imposing exploitative policies on developers

IAMAI advises Google not to delist any apps from its Play Store in India

Earlier today, Google began removing the apps of 10 companies in India over service fee payments, including some popular matrimony apps like Bharat Matrimony

Leap year 2024: Google Doodle Celebrates 'Leap Day' today, details inside

Google released a doodle on Feb 29, to observe 'Leap Day.' The additional day in Feb, called Leap Day, compensates for the fact that an astronomical year is a little lesser than 365 days and 6 hours

Google hit with $2.3 bn lawsuit by 32 media groups including Axel Springer

Google last year said it disagreed with EU antitrust charges against its ad tech business where it is involved in both the buy-side as well as the sell-side of the supply chain

Try Galaxy app from Samsung lets you experience Galaxy AI on any smartphone

The Try Galaxy is a progressive web application that simulates Samsung OneUI 6.1 interface and provides users with tutorials and interactive features

Google plans to relaunch Gemini AI image creation tool in few weeks

Bard was renamed Gemini earlier this month and Google rolled out paid subscription plans, which users could choose for better reasoning capabilities from the AI model

Google tests Gemini AI in Messages app: How it works and supported devices

Gemini AI in Google Messages app is currently available on select Android smartphones for users enrolled in public beta programme

Digital nagriks not to be experimented with unreliable models: MoS IT

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Saturday made it clear to Google that explanations about unreliability of AI models do not absolve or exempt platforms from laws, and warned that India's digital 'nagriks' "are not to be experimented on" with unreliable platforms and algorithms. The minister's comments came after Google, which is under fire over AI tool Gemini's objectionable response and bias to a question on PM Narendra Modi, said it has worked quickly to address the issue and conceded that the chatbot "may not always be reliable" in responding to certain prompts related to current events and political topics. Chandrasekhar, the Minister of State for IT, in a post on X (formerly Twitter) said ensuring safety and trust are legal obligation of platforms. "Government has said this before - I repeat for attention of @GoogleIndia...Our DigitalNagriks are NOT to be experimented on with "unreliable" platforms/algos/model...'Sorry Unreliable' does not exempt from law," the minister .

Gemini's answers vary when asked if Modi, Trump are fascists; MoS IT reacts

Google's Gemini chatbot is facing backlash for producing inaccurate and manipulated results when asked to furnish certain information

Google brings AI-powered 'Help me write' tool to Chrome Browser: Details

The feature is only available in the US as an experiment. However, it is expected to roll out in more regions in the coming months

Google Pay SoundPod: Here is everything about Paytm Soundbox alternative

Google Pay SoundPod is an audio device that helps merchants track QR code payments with audio alerts when a payment is received

Google pauses AI image generation of people after race inaccuracies

Earlier this week, Google said it was aware Gemini was offering what it called 'inaccuracies in some historical image generation depictions.'

Google to make Pixel in India by next quarter, plans to ship 10 mn phones

The move will also help Google diversify its supply chain away from China, the Nikkei report said, citing a person with direct knowledge of the matter

Google's Gemini AI accused of acting too 'woke', company admits mistake

The row erupted after a user pointed out that Gemini, earlier known as Bard, was showing inaccurate images when asked to furnish certain information

Google-backed space startup Pixxel set to launch 6 satellites from June

This comes almost a year after the Alphabet-owned company became part of a $36-million funding round for the Indian satellite-image startup

Google signs content licensing deal with Reddit to train AI models: Report

Last year, Reddit said it would charge companies for access to its application programming interface (API) - the means by which it distributes its content

Google releases 'open' artificial intelligence models after Meta, others

The Alphabet subsidiary said individuals and businesses can build AI software based on its new family of "open models" called Gemma, for free

OnePlus Watch 2 silhouette shows circular dial, crown, and button: Details

OnePlus is expected to launch a smartwatch at the Mobile World Congress later this month. Called OnePlus Watch 2, the wearable is expected to be powered by Google WearOS platform