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Google Keeps Pushing Forward with Multiple New AI Tools, Yet I Remain Skeptical of Their Environmental Impact.

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Google Keeps Pushing Forward with Multiple New AI Tools, Yet I Remain Skeptical of Their Environmental Impact.

Google’s AI experiments continue to explore different possibilities, but they have yet to achieve significant success. The latest announcement includes four new tools, each showcasing innovative features but limited practicality. One of these tools, Talking Tours, stands out for its potential use. It now offers audio tours of over fifty famous locations worldwide, accompanied by … Read more

OpenAI introduces search capabilities to ChatGPT, posing a challenge to Google.

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OpenAI introduces search capabilities to ChatGPT, posing a challenge to Google.

OpenAI is enhancing its flagship product ChatGPT with a new set of search features, intensifying its competition with Alphabet Inc.’s Google. The new option, ChatGPT Search, allows users to search for timely information within the chatbot just like on the web, providing responses with in-line attribution to news publishers and other data sources, OpenAI announced … Read more

Google receives hefty fine from Russia exceeding global GDP.

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Google receives hefty fine from Russia exceeding global GDP.

A Russian court has fined Google two undecillion roubles – a two followed by 36 zeroes – for restricting Russian state media channels on YouTube. In dollar terms that means the tech giant has been told to pay $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000. Despite being one of the world’s wealthiest companies, that is considerably more than the $2 trillion … Read more

Google accused by Microsoft of engaging in ‘shadow campaigns’ to destabilize its business

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Google accused by Microsoft of engaging in ‘shadow campaigns’ to destabilize its business

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Big Tech myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Microsoft has accused Google of running “shadow campaigns” seeking to undermine its position with regulators and politicians, the latest example of the escalating competition between the tech giants in cloud computing and data centres. Rima … Read more

Search for the AI disclaimer on Google for images that appear suspiciously flawless

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Search for the AI disclaimer on Google for images that appear suspiciously flawless

We have all been using photo filters and related tools for years to enhance our faces, food, and fall decorations. AI tools go beyond simply improving lighting and getting rid of red eyes by fundamentally altering photos. Google Photos offers various generative AI features that can modify an image. However, Google will now indicate if … Read more

New Google Flights feature helps travelers find the best ticket prices ahead of the holiday season

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New Google Flights feature helps travelers find the best ticket prices ahead of the holiday season

Google Flights has introduced a new feature that could assist travelers in finding deals on flights. A new “Cheapest” tab option on Google Flights will display users the lowest flight prices, whether it is through a third-party or a nearby airport in a different city. “We’ve traditionally shown the best options for your trip based … Read more

Director of Google DeepMind advocates for clear and consistent AI regulations

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Director of Google DeepMind advocates for clear and consistent AI regulations

In the aftermath of the California governor’s veto of extensive AI safety legislation, a Google DeepMind executive is urging for a consensus on what defines safe, responsible, and human-centric artificial intelligence. “My hope for the field is that we can achieve consistency, so we can fully reap the benefits of this technology,” said Terra Terwilliger, … Read more

Scam involving counterfeit trading apps discovered on Google Play and App Store connected to international ‘pig slaughtering’ scheme

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Scam involving counterfeit trading apps discovered on Google Play and App Store connected to international ‘pig slaughtering’ scheme

New research conducted by cybersecurity company Group-IB has revealed that cybercriminals have been using fake trading apps as part of a global “pig butchering” campaign to deceive unsuspecting individuals. Pig butchering is a type of investment fraud where scammers convince victims to make substantial investments on fraudulent trading platforms. This scheme, often associated with cryptocurrency … Read more

Meta, Google, and TikTok remove accounts linked to Russian drone workforce scam

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Meta, Google, and TikTok remove accounts linked to Russian drone workforce scam

“ Google, Meta, and TikTok have taken down social media accounts associated with an industrial plant in Russia’s Tatarstan region that was recruiting young foreign women to build drones for Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Content on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok was removed following an investigation by The Associated Press, which exposed the working conditions … Read more