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Google agrees to new $1 billion investment in Anthropic
Google has agreed to a new investment of more than $1 billion in generative AI startup Anthropic, a person familiar with the situation confirmed to CNBC.CNBC - Jan. 22 -
Google invests further $1bn in OpenAI rival Anthropic
Artificial intelligence group closes in on $60bn valuationFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
New Hegseth allegations emerge
Peter Hegseth, President Donald Trump's Defense secretary pick, is facing new allegations, this time from his former sister-in-law, who claims the former Fox News host made his second wife fear for ...CBS News - Jan. 21 -
AI-developed drug will be in trials by year-end, says Google’s Hassabis
Founder of Isomorphic Labs aims to develop a drug in oncology, cardiovascular or neurodegeneration areasFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
When Google Altered Its Ad Rules, Charities Paid the Price
After the search giant welcomed more ads from small rivals like Ask.com, Google ad costs for some nonprofits ballooned.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
X Games will test AI from Google Cloud for judging snowboarding competitions
Making its debut in Aspen, X Games will leverage AI technology from Google Cloud to enhance objectivity in subjectively judged sports. The aim is to deepen fan engagement, and provide valuable ...VentureBeat - Jan. 21 -
4 Things Apple Maps Does Better Than Google Maps
Apple’s platform for maps and directions, the perpetual runner-up to Google Maps, has improved markedly over the past few years. Here are the ways it currently bests its rival.Wired - Jan. 21 -
How to Use Parental Controls in Your Google, Apple, and Microsoft Accounts
The three biggest tech companies all offer a wealth of options to limit screen time, find lost devices, and more.Wired - Jan. 20 -
Apple, Google remove TikTok from stores as app halts service in U.S.
Apple and Google have removed TikTok from their respective app stores as U.S. operations shut down.CNBC - Jan. 19 -
Wisconsin alleges Miami tampered in DB's transfer
Wisconsin and the Big Ten said they have "credible information" that the University of Miami tampered with Xavier Lucas ahead of the defensive back's expected transfer.ESPN - Jan. 19 -
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What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google's app store on Sunday?
With President-elect Trump adding uncertainty around whether a TikTok ban will go into effect, the focus is now turning to companies like Google and AppleABC News - Jan. 17 -
UF asst. to coach despite sex assault allegations
Gators basketball coach Todd Golden, who remains the subject of a Title IX investigation himself, also ripped into a process that is supposed to be confidential.ESPN - Jan. 17 -
Parliament bar closed after alleged spiking incident
Police are investigating a report that a woman had her drink spiked in the bar, which is closed pending a safety review.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Former European Leaders Call for Google Ad-Tech Breakup
A group of 18 former European heads of state have called on the European Commission to break up Google’s highly lucrative advertising-technology business, claiming it erodes Europe’s media landscape.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17 -
Why tech companies like Amazon, Google and TSMC are flocking to Phoenix
Phoenix, a longtime hub for aerospace and defense, is becoming an epicenter of semiconductor manufacturing and autonomous vehicles.CNBC - Jan. 17 -
UF hoops asst. faces sexual assault allegations
A Florida athletics department employee filed a sexual assault complaint against an assistant men's basketball coach Tuesday as the school continues to investigate head coach Todd Golden for ...ESPN - Jan. 17 -
Police chief suspended for alleged gross misconduct
Thames Valley Police Chief Constable Jason Hogg leads England's largest non-metropolitan force.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
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TikTok and Google CEOs to attend Trump inauguration, sources say
The news comes as a law banning TikTok, which is owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, is set to go into effect on Jan. 19.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Google's Resolution for 2025: Catch Up to ChatGPT
Tired of trailing OpenAI, Chief Executive Sundar Pichai wants his Gemini chatbot to be used by 500 million people.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 16 -
Alleged Clark stalker disruptive in court hearing
The man who allegedly stalked Caitlin Clark, Michael Lewis, is being held on $50,000 bail and ordered not to have any contact with Clark after a disruptive hearing Tuesday in Indianapolis.ESPN - Jan. 14 -
Hegseth dismisses misconduct allegations as "smear campaign"
Senators grilled secretary of defense nominee Pete Hegseth over sexual assault and misconduct allegations at his confirmation hearing Tuesday. Evan McMorris-Santoro, reporter for NOTUS, and Andrew ...CBS News - Jan. 14 -
Hegseth hits back at misconduct allegations in contentious hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, faced tough questions from senators during his confirmation hearing.ABC News - Jan. 14 -
Google faces first major probe under UK's tough new antitrust rules
Britain's competition watchdog said Tuesday that it's opening a formal antitrust investigation into Google's search and search advertising business.CNBC - Jan. 14 -
Alleged Clark stalker arrested, due in court Tue.
A Texas man was arrested on a felony stalking charge in Indianapolis after allegedly sending threats and sexually violent messages to WNBA star Caitlin Clark via X.ESPN - Jan. 14 -
Google Joins the AI Shopping Revolution With Agent Tools for Retailers
The next stage of AI development, which lets the technology act with more autonomy and performs some customer service actions, is being applied to an industry that must constantly embrace change.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
Boeing and Google each give $1m for Trump inauguration
The US companies join other major firms donating funds for the ceremony on 20 January.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Google and Microsoft donate $1m each to Trump’s inaugural fund
Tech giants follow footsteps of other major companies, including Amazon, Meta, OpenAI and Uber. Google and Microsoft have donated $1m each to Donald Trump ’s inauguration fund, following in ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Fake Aldi on Google Maps wreaks 'havoc' on village
Shoppers end up empty handed after driving to a rural village hoping to buy their bread and milk.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Four cases to test Trump’s antitrust strategy
The new antitrust team appointed by President-elect Trump includes bipartisan members with no clear indication of their enforcement approach, but historic precedent suggests that they may not ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
US imposes sanctions on Orbán’s chief of staff for alleged corruption
Antal Rogán is Hungary’s highest-ranking official added to Treasury list since fall of communismFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Labor Board Says Google Should Have to Bargain With Contractors’ Union
A National Labor Relations Board complaint says that as a joint employer of workers from IT staffing firm Accenture Flex, the tech giant should be obliged to negotiate with its union.Inc. - Jan. 7 -
FTC Chair Khan hopes Amazon, Facebook won't get 'sweetheart deal' from Trump in antitrust cases
Lina Khan, who was tapped by President Joe Biden to lead the FTC, is set to be replaced by President-elect Donald Trump's pick Andrew Ferguson.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
FTC chair hopes Amazon, Facebook won't get 'sweetheart deal' from Trump in antitrust cases
Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan said Tuesday she hopes the incoming Trump administration will not let Amazon and Facebook parent Meta off the hook from pending antitrust lawsuits by her ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
US Blacklists Tencent Over Alleged Ties With Chinese Military
In the world of video games, Tencent is one of the major players in part because it owns Riot Games--the company behind League of Legends --as well as stakes in other companies, including Epic ...GameSpot - Jan. 7 -
Google maps the future of AI agents: Five lessons for businesses
Google's groundbreaking white paper reveals how AI agents leverage advanced reasoning, real-time data access and autonomous decision-making.VentureBeat - Jan. 6
