U.S. Proposes Breakup of Google to Fix Search Monopoly
(nytimes.com)
The Justice Department and a group of states asked a federal court late Wednesday to force Google to sell Chrome, its popular web browser, a move that could fundamentally alter the $2 trillion company’s business and reshape competition on the internet.
The Justice Department and a group of states asked a federal court late Wednesday to force Google to sell Chrome, its popular web browser, a move that could fundamentally alter the $2 trillion company’s business and reshape competition on the internet.
DOJ proposing to buy Google Chrome for $20B if judge OKs sale: Reports
(usatoday.com)
The U.S. Department of Justice aims to force the sale of Google Chrome, which could fetch as much as $20 billion if a federal judge agrees to the browser's sale, Bloomberg reported, a potentially huge blow to the world's second-largest technology company.
The U.S. Department of Justice aims to force the sale of Google Chrome, which could fetch as much as $20 billion if a federal judge agrees to the browser's sale, Bloomberg reported, a potentially huge blow to the world's second-largest technology company.
Google turns Android into a desktop OS in 5 steps
(zdnet.com)
Merging Android and ChromeOS is a bold first step, but turning Android into a true alternative to MacOS, iPadOS, and Windows requires Google to make some big moves.
Merging Android and ChromeOS is a bold first step, but turning Android into a true alternative to MacOS, iPadOS, and Windows requires Google to make some big moves.
Ask HN: Open-Source Alternatives to Google Location History?
(ycombinator.com)
I've been using Google Timeline (Location History) for years to remind me of what I have been doing on a specific day. However, Google will no longer store data in its cloud (https://www.techradar.com/phones/google-maps-will-soon-delete-your-location-history-unless-you-tell-it-not-to ). This brings me troubles because I really don't like to operate the cell phone when I have a much more powerful PC at hand.
I've been using Google Timeline (Location History) for years to remind me of what I have been doing on a specific day. However, Google will no longer store data in its cloud (https://www.techradar.com/phones/google-maps-will-soon-delete-your-location-history-unless-you-tell-it-not-to ). This brings me troubles because I really don't like to operate the cell phone when I have a much more powerful PC at hand.
Roadblocks to Competition: Investigate Google's Non-Compliance with the EU's DMA
(spreadprivacy.com)
Today, we are calling on the European Commission to launch three non-compliance investigations around Google’s obligations under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA):
Today, we are calling on the European Commission to launch three non-compliance investigations around Google’s obligations under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA):
Google is further cracking down on sites publishing 'parasite SEO' content
(theverge.com)
Google is tightening its rules against “parasite SEO” content, or articles and pages that often have little to do with the site’s focus but that exploit the website’s Google ranking.
Google is tightening its rules against “parasite SEO” content, or articles and pages that often have little to do with the site’s focus but that exploit the website’s Google ranking.
Google workers to DOJ: we need protections to make your breakup effective
(theverge.com)
Google employees met with the Department of Justice Antitrust Division last month to share workers’ perspectives ahead of the government’s expected proposal to break up the company. Their message? That as the DOJ attempts to end Google’s search monopoly, any effective remedy must make sure workers are protected and empowered to speak out.
Google employees met with the Department of Justice Antitrust Division last month to share workers’ perspectives ahead of the government’s expected proposal to break up the company. Their message? That as the DOJ attempts to end Google’s search monopoly, any effective remedy must make sure workers are protected and empowered to speak out.
How Google spent 15 years creating a culture of concealment
(nytimes.com)
Trying to avoid antitrust suits, Google systematically told employees to destroy messages, avoid certain words and copy the lawyers as often as possible.
Trying to avoid antitrust suits, Google systematically told employees to destroy messages, avoid certain words and copy the lawyers as often as possible.
Google reacts angrily to report it will have to sell Chrome
(bbc.com)
Google has said it would harm consumers and businesses if it is forced to sell Chrome, the world's most popular web browser.
Google has said it would harm consumers and businesses if it is forced to sell Chrome, the world's most popular web browser.
Google reacts to report that it will have to sell Chrome
(bbc.com)
Google has said it would harm consumers and businesses if it is forced to sell Chrome, the world's most popular web browser.
Google has said it would harm consumers and businesses if it is forced to sell Chrome, the world's most popular web browser.
DOJ will push Google to sell off Chrome
(bloomberg.com)
Top Justice Department antitrust officials have decided to ask a judge to force Alphabet Inc.’s Google to sell off its Chrome browser in what would be a historic crackdown on one of the biggest tech companies in the world.
Top Justice Department antitrust officials have decided to ask a judge to force Alphabet Inc.’s Google to sell off its Chrome browser in what would be a historic crackdown on one of the biggest tech companies in the world.
Google is turning Chrome OS into Android to compete with the iPad
(androidauthority.com)
A source within Google has told Android Authority that Google plans to migrate Chrome OS fully over to Android.
A source within Google has told Android Authority that Google plans to migrate Chrome OS fully over to Android.
20 years of Google Scholar
(google)
To celebrate 20 years of Google Scholar, we’re sharing some fun facts about the go-to resource for researchers worldwide.
To celebrate 20 years of Google Scholar, we’re sharing some fun facts about the go-to resource for researchers worldwide.
Google Gemini tells grad student to 'please die' while helping with his homework
(theregister.com)
When you're trying to get homework help from an AI model like Google Gemini, the last thing you'd expect is for it to call you "a stain on the universe" that should "please die," yet here we are, assuming the conversation published online this week is accurate.
When you're trying to get homework help from an AI model like Google Gemini, the last thing you'd expect is for it to call you "a stain on the universe" that should "please die," yet here we are, assuming the conversation published online this week is accurate.
Google AI chatbot responds with a threatening message: "Human Please die."
(cbsnews.com)
A college student in Michigan received a threatening response during a chat with Google's AI chatbot Gemini.
A college student in Michigan received a threatening response during a chat with Google's AI chatbot Gemini.
A Viral Google Doc Experiment During Google Layoffs
(le-brun.eu)
January 2023 was a chaotic month inside Google. Without warning, the company announced 12,000 layoffs—roughly 6% of its global workforce. Panic set in as employees woke up to find their access suddenly revoked. There were stories of people discovering their fate while on parental leave, others mid-project, or even while on-call. Overnight, the atmosphere shifted from business-as-usual to fear and uncertainty.
January 2023 was a chaotic month inside Google. Without warning, the company announced 12,000 layoffs—roughly 6% of its global workforce. Panic set in as employees woke up to find their access suddenly revoked. There were stories of people discovering their fate while on parental leave, others mid-project, or even while on-call. Overnight, the atmosphere shifted from business-as-usual to fear and uncertainty.
Google Gemini tells grad student to 'please die' while helping with his homework
(theregister.com)
When you're trying to get homework help from an AI model like Google Gemini, the last thing you'd expect is for it to call you "a stain on the universe" that should "please die," yet here we are, assuming the conversation published online this week is accurate.
When you're trying to get homework help from an AI model like Google Gemini, the last thing you'd expect is for it to call you "a stain on the universe" that should "please die," yet here we are, assuming the conversation published online this week is accurate.
Google AI chatbot responds with a threatening message: "Human Please die."
(cbsnews.com)
A grad student in Michigan received a threatening response during a chat with Google's AI chatbot Gemini.
A grad student in Michigan received a threatening response during a chat with Google's AI chatbot Gemini.
Google will stop serving political ads in the EU, including on YouTube
(engadget.com)
Google will stop serving political advertisements in the European Union.
Google will stop serving political advertisements in the European Union.
Google's Shadow Campaigns
(microsoft.com)
Since moving into my current role at Microsoft almost seven years ago, I’ve worked hard to be genuine, responsive, and transparent.
Since moving into my current role at Microsoft almost seven years ago, I’ve worked hard to be genuine, responsive, and transparent.
Google loses yet another AI pioneer as Keras creator leaves
(neowin.net)
François Chollet, an AI pioneer and creator of the Keras framework, has announced that he's leaving Google to co-found a new company, although he hasn’t shared specific details yet.
François Chollet, an AI pioneer and creator of the Keras framework, has announced that he's leaving Google to co-found a new company, although he hasn’t shared specific details yet.
Francois Chollet is leaving Google
(googleblog.com)
Today, we're announcing that Francois Chollet, the creator of Keras and a leading figure in the AI world, is embarking on a new chapter in his career outside of Google.
Today, we're announcing that Francois Chollet, the creator of Keras and a leading figure in the AI world, is embarking on a new chapter in his career outside of Google.
Grab built its own map in Southeast Asia, and is now going after Google
(restofworld.org)
Grab began mapping locations because Google Maps and Here were inadequate for its drivers’ needs.It has trained drivers to use its own cameras to map streets and alleys. Hyperlocal maps are essential, but taking on the dominant players is tough.
Grab began mapping locations because Google Maps and Here were inadequate for its drivers’ needs.It has trained drivers to use its own cameras to map streets and alleys. Hyperlocal maps are essential, but taking on the dominant players is tough.
The death and life of prediction markets at Google
(asteriskmag.com)
Over the past two decades, Google has hosted two different internal platforms for predictions. Why did the first one fail — and will the other endure?
Over the past two decades, Google has hosted two different internal platforms for predictions. Why did the first one fail — and will the other endure?
Dirty tricks: Google lied and cheated, federal judges in monopoly cases say
(mercurynews.com)
A high-ranking Google director was texting with two of the company’s executives about digital-ads prices when he mentioned that the changes they were discussing could lead to lawsuits. Suddenly, he realized the chat’s history function was on, so the conversation would not be automatically deleted, and could be found by adversaries in any legal actions.
A high-ranking Google director was texting with two of the company’s executives about digital-ads prices when he mentioned that the changes they were discussing could lead to lawsuits. Suddenly, he realized the chat’s history function was on, so the conversation would not be automatically deleted, and could be found by adversaries in any legal actions.
Google Axion ARM CPU (C4A) vs. AWS Graviton4, Performance benchmark
(phoronix.com)
Last week Google announced the general availability of their C4A instances powered by their in-house Axion processors.
Last week Google announced the general availability of their C4A instances powered by their in-house Axion processors.
I quit Google to work for myself (2018)
(mtlynch.io)
For the past four years, I’ve worked as a software developer at Google. On February 1st, I quit.
For the past four years, I’ve worked as a software developer at Google. On February 1st, I quit.
Google's mysterious 'search.app' links leave Android users concerned
(bleepingcomputer.com)
Google has left Android users puzzled after the most recent update to the Google mobile app causes links shared from the app to now be prepended with a mysterious "search.app" domain.
Google has left Android users puzzled after the most recent update to the Google mobile app causes links shared from the app to now be prepended with a mysterious "search.app" domain.