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Documentarian Alex Gibney Teams Up With a Google Billionaire

The Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney has sold a majority stake in his Jigsaw Productions to the philanthropist Wendy Schmidt.

The New York Times - Feb. 7

Google officially updates name of 'Gulf of America'

Google Maps users in the U.S. will now see “Gulf of America” displayed over the body of water that was once labeled the “Gulf of Mexico.” Users in Mexico will still see the name “Gulf of Mexico,” ...

The Hill - Feb. 11

Google to test using AI to determine users’ ages

It comes as the company leans more heavily into AI and as it faces pressure from lawmakers.

CNBC - 5d

Google takes heat over 'Gulf of America' change

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Google takes heat from Mexico over 'Gulf of America' change Mexico threatened to sue the tech giant over ...

The Hill - 4d

TikTok returns to Apple, Google app stores

TikTok has returned to the Apple and Google app stores.

CNBC - 4d

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US

TikTok is again available on app stores in the US after President Donald Trump delayed a ban on the app.

BBC News - 4d

Apple, Google restore TikTok to their app stores

Since being pulled from Apple and Google stores last month, TikTok had remained operational for those in the U.S. who had already downloaded the app, though updates were unavailable.

CBS News - 4d

Apple and Google Restore TikTok to App Stores in the U.S.

The popular social media app was removed to comply with a new law that banned it in the United States. President Trump has paused enforcement of the ban.

The New York Times - 4d

Google, Apple return TikTok to U.S. app stores

TikTok has been restored to Google and Apple app stores in the United States for the first time Thursday night since January. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.

CBS News - 4d

Revealed: Google facilitated Russia and China’s censorship requests

An investigation has exposed the tech firm’s cooperation with autocratic regimes to remove unfavourable content. Google has cooperated with autocratic regimes around the world, including the ...

The Guardian - 3d

Google’s holiday ad boost can’t ease AI letdown fears

Google’s digital ad sales continued to grow at a healthy clip during the holiday season, but that wasn’t enough to offset investors’ worries about whether its big bet on artificial intelligence ...

ABC News - Feb. 5

Google Unwinds Diversity Goals, Citing Trump’s DEI Orders

The Silicon Valley giant also said it was reviewing other diversity programs and initiatives and would update them if they seemed risky or ineffective.

The New York Times - Feb. 5

Google Calendar no longer includes start of Black History Month, Pride Month

Google Calendar has removed reference to observances such as the beginning of Black history Month on Feb. 1, and Women's History Month on March 1.

CNBC - Feb. 10

Why Trump and Google Are Paying Employees to Quit—and What It Means for Your Business

The tens of thousands of workers who’ve left their jobs under government pressure or because of large corporate layoffs represent a wealth of expertise that can benefit your company.

Inc. - Feb. 11

Google Maps now shows Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America for U.S. users

Google Maps renamed the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America in its app — but only for U.S. users.

CBS News - Feb. 11

Google Maps changes Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America for U.S. users

Google Maps has renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America for anyone using the app in the United States. The change comes after President Trump signed an executive order to rename the body ...

CBS News - Feb. 11

Google Maps updates Gulf of Mexico name for US users

The update aligns with Donald Trump's order that the body be referred to as the Gulf of America.

BBC News - Feb. 11

Google Calendar removes Black History Month, Pride and other cultural events

Company says listed holidays were not ‘sustainable’ for its model as tech firms roll back diversity efforts. Google ’s online and mobile calendars are no longer including references to Black ...

The Guardian - Feb. 11

Google Calendar omits Pride, Black History Month from default display

Also omitted is Indigenous Peoples Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and Holocaust Remembrance Day, according to social media users and product experts.

CBS News - 6d

Google defends scrapping AI pledges and DEI goals in all-staff meeting

Exclusive: Google executives gave employees details on dropping the company’s promise against weaponized AI and nixing diversity goals. Google ’s executives gave details on Wednesday on how the ...

The Guardian - 6d

AI could be used by terrorists, says ex-Google boss

Eric Schmidt says AI technology could "harm innocent people" if it ends up in the wrong hands.

BBC News - 5d

Google Calendar Deletes Black History Month, Pride and Other Cultural Events

The Silicon Valley giant said it made the change last year because it was difficult to keep up with every occasion, but some users questioned the decision.

The New York Times - 5d

Google hub in Poland to develop AI use in energy and cybersecurity sectors

Google and Poland have signed a memorandum for developing the use of artificial intelligence in the country’s energy, cybersecurity and other sectors

ABC News - 5d

Google Maps blocks Gulf of America reviews after rename criticism

It controversially updated the Gulf's name for US users after President Trump ordered it to be changed.

BBC News - 5d

Google joins $350 million funding round for humanoid robotics company Apptronik

Apptronik has partnered with NASA and Nvidia as it works on iterations of robots that rival those of Elon Musk's Tesla Optimus.

CNBC - 5d

Mexico threatens to sue Google over Gulf of Mexico name change

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum threatened to sue Google Thursday over its decision to update its maps platform to reflect President Trump’s decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf ...

The Hill - 5d

Reddit’s Google traffic ‘curveball’ is a buying opportunity for investors, analyst says

Reddit said its user-growth numbers were affected by Google search “volatility” triggered by an algorithmic change.

MarketWatch - 4d

Apple and Google bring TikTok back to their U.S. app stores

Apple and Google have made TikTok available on their U.S. app stores again, they said Thursday evening.

NBC News - 4d

TikTok returns to Apple, Google app stores amid Trump ban delay

TikTok returned to the Apple and Google app stores Thursday evening after President Trump delayed the ban on the video sharing app last month. The Chinese-owned app was removed from the stores ...

The Hill - 4d

TikTok returns to Apple App Store and Google Play in US

Chinese social media platform again available for download in US as Donald Trump continues to mull its future there amid security concerns. TikTok returned to the US app stores of Apple and Google ...

The Guardian - 4d

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores. Why that’s an $850 billion risk.

TikTok was restored to app stores run by Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc. on Thursday, after the tech giants were reportedly reassured by the Trump administration that they would not face legal ...

MarketWatch - 4d

Critics say new Google rules put profits over privacy

Google is allowing advertisers to collect more personal information, which is harder for users to control.

BBC News - 2d

Mexico awaits response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name

Mexico says it’s awaiting a new response from Google to its request that the tech company fully restore the name Gulf of Mexico to its Google Maps service before filing a lawsuit

ABC News - 20h

Profits at Baidu, China’s Google, slow down. The stock slumps.

Chinese internet giant Baidu said its core business saw declining profits in the fourth quarter as online marketing revenue growth slowed even as its AI cloud business grew.

MarketWatch - 6h

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