DOJ Proposes Major Breakup Of Google’s Search Monopoly
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has asked a federal court to mandate Google’s divestiture of its Chrome browser and implement measures to address its illegal search monopoly.
Top Netflix Executives Depart as Company Introduces Global Affairs Role
Netflix has announced the departure of Dean Garfield, VP of Global Public Policy, and Rachel Whetstone, Chief Communications Officer.
Google Names Prabhakar Raghavan Chief Technologist, Nick Fox To Lead Search And Ads
In a recent leadership reshuffle at Google, CEO Sundar Pichai announced that Prabhakar Raghavan, formerly Head of Search, has been appointed as Chief Technologist.
Google’s AI compliance is being probed by a top EU privacy regulator
On Thursday, Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) initiated an inquiry to determine if Google has properly safeguarded European Union (EU) users' personal data before utilising it to develop its core artificial intelligence (AI) model.
DOJ Weighs Breaking Up Alphabet After Judge Rules Google Illegally Monopolised Search Market
The U.S. Department of Justice is exploring various options, including potentially breaking up Alphabet, following a judge's ruling that the tech giant unlawfully monopolised the online search market, as reported by Bloomberg News.
U.S. Judge Gives Anti-Monopoly Ruling Against Google
On Monday, August 5, a federal U.S. judge ruled that Google has illegally monopolised two key markets: search and text advertising.
Character.AI Founders Rejoin Google With A New Ai Partnership
The founders of Character.AI, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) startup, is returning to Google through a new partnership.
Google’s parent company Alphabet is being probed by Italy’s antitrust authorities
Italy’s competition authority opened a probe into Google and its parent company Alphabet Inc, alleging unfair commercial practices and incomplete information given to users of its services.
Carbon Neutrality isn’t a thing for Google anymore
Tech giant Google has changed its approach to achieving carbon neutrality, moving away from the mass purchase of inexpensive carbon offsets.
AI Industry Insiders Demand Whistleblower Protections in an Open Letter
On Tuesday, a collective of present and past staff members from leading artificial intelligence firms released an open letter highlighting concerns regarding the industry's insufficient safety regulations.
