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Apple Sued By Two Female Employees Over Alleged Gender Pay Gap
Central to the lawsuit are Apple's hiring practices and performance evaluations, which the plaintiffs argue have contributed to a persistent wage gap.
Google To Test AI Phone Theft Features In Brazil
Google said Tuesday it has chosen Brazil, a country where nearly two cellphones are pilfered every minute, to test a new Artificial Intelligence system to automatically block stolen Android smartphones.
Elon Musk's xAI Secures $6 Billion For AI Innovations, Infrastructure Expansion
Elon Musk's AI company xAI raised $6 billion to advance its technology and bring products to market, with plans to build a supercomputer and expand research.
Argentina's Milei US-bound To Meet Tech Bosses
Argentine President Javier Milei heads for the United States Monday for the fourth time since taking office in December, meeting tech giants as he seeks to "reposition" his economically troubled country, the government said.
Google Tweaking AI Overview After Search Result Gaffes
Google on Friday said it is taking "swift action" to improve AI summaries of search results, after users mocked blunders like Barack Obama being the first Muslim US president.
Discount Dilemma: Why Google Is Cracking Down On Media Sites Offering Coupons
In April, several media publishers began making changes to keep third-party coupon content from indexing in search.
Google Fires Over 20 More Employees Amid Israeli Deal Protests
The protests, which initially erupted at Google offices in New York and Sunnyvale, California, last week, garnered attention as workers voiced their opposition to the company's participation in "Project Nimbus."
Google Announces Layoffs Across Various Departments Amid 'Large-Scale' Restructuring
Google has implemented a significant restructuring, resulting in layoffs across unspecified departments.
Zuckerberg Escapes Personal Liability In Social Media Addiction Lawsuits Against Meta
A U.S. district judge dismissed Mark Zuckerberg as an individual defendant in 25 lawsuits alleging that Meta Platforms Inc. and other social media companies were responsible for addicting children to their platforms.
Google's Axion Processors: A Paradigm Shift In Cloud Computing Efficiency And Affordability
Google's unveiling of the Axion processors signals a significant leap in cloud computing performance, aiming to challenge Amazon and Microsoft.
US Lawmakers Unveil Draft Bipartisan Data Privacy Legislation
Two influential U.S. lawmakers, Senator Maria Cantwell and Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, unveiled a draft bipartisan data privacy legislation that bolsters privacy protections for Americans by empowering them to control their personal information.
Alphabet Contemplates HubSpot Acquisition: Implications For Antitrust Regulations And Market Dynamics
Alphabet's potential acquisition of HubSpot prompts market speculation on antitrust concerns and strategic implications.
Google Settles $5B Privacy Lawsuit By Deleting Browsing Data, Updating Incognito Mode
Google's agreement to delete billions of browsing records in a $5 billion settlement signals a pivotal moment for privacy rights.
Apple-Google Gemini Partnership Will Make iPhone Even More Awesome
A partnership between Apple and Google, in which the smartphone pioneer lets Google's Gemini power iPhone AI features, is like a deal made in heaven. It will make the iPhone even more incredible, benefiting both Apple and Google smartphone users.
Google, Apple Discuss Integrating Gemini AI Into iPhones, Stocks Soar
Google and Apple are reportedly in talks to integrate Gemini's generative AI technology into iPhones, sparking a surge in both companies' stock prices.
Google Takes Action To Prevent Election Misinformation With Gemini Chatbot Restrictions
Google implements restrictions on Gemini chatbot for election-related queries to combat misinformation.
Sundar Pichai Net Worth 2024: A Tale Of Titanic Success
Sundar Pichai continues to chart new frontiers in the tech world, leaving behind a legacy marked by his visionary leadership and innovative spirit.
EU's Digital Markets Act Redefines Tech Landscape, Empowering Consumers
The EU's Digital Markets Act imposes stringent regulations on major tech platforms, raising questions about its impact on competition and consumer welfare.
Google Opens New Cybersecurity Hub In Japan
Google on Thursday launched a new cybersecurity hub in Japan, aimed at helping to upgrade defences in the Asia-Pacific.
Awkward Media Founder Shatters SEO Illusions With His 'Search Engine Mastery' Method
Awkward Media's commitment to debunking myths extends to challenging the idea that certain practices should be avoided due to Google's presumed disapproval.
Google Unveils Gemini: A Bold Move In The AI Chatbot Arena
Google's rebranding of its AI chatbot Bard to Gemini signifies a bold move in the pursuit of revolutionizing user experiences.
Tech Titans' Earnings Surge Signals Digital Advertising Renaissance
Tech giants, including Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon, report a significant rebound in digital advertising after concerns of a downturn a year ago.
Tech Titans Surge On Wall Street, But Behind the Scenes, Layoffs Hit Record Highs
The increasing demand for AI technologies has led some companies to strategically scale down headcount in non-profitable areas and reallocate resources toward AI development.
Google CEO Warns Of More Layoffs
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has warned employees that more layoffs are in store at the search engine giant as it focused on new priorities, including artificial intelligence.
Google Eliminates Hundreds Of Jobs In Ad Team Tweak
Google on Tuesday confirmed it is eliminating "a few hundred" positions from its global ad team, amid a push to use artificial intelligence for efficiency and creativity.
Google Agrees To Settle $5 Bn Consumer Privacy Lawsuit
Google has agreed to settle a consumer privacy lawsuit seeking at least $5 billion in damages over allegations it tracked the data of users who thought they were browsing privately.
Canada Print Media To Get Two-thirds Of Google's Payment To News Outlets
Canada's print media will receive nearly two-thirds of an annual Can$100 million (US$75 million) payment from Google to the country's news outlets in exchange for distribution of their content, the federal government announced Friday.
Google Updates Policy To Allow Crypto ETF Ads As Possible Spot BTC ETF Approval Nears
The changes, as per Google, are based on the latest criteria in its certification process, among which Cryptocurrency Coin Trusts are allowed to create and serve ads on Google granted that they can meet the requirements and secure a Google certification.
Ottawa, Google Reach Deal To Support Canadian Media
The two sides have reportedly agreed on a framework that would establish regular payments by Google to help Canadian media.
Google Begins Operation Of First Next-Generation Geothermal Energy Plant In Nevada
Google has successfully launched a joint venture with a startup to power data processing centers using energy from the Earth.