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Google owner drops promise not to use AI for weapons

Alphabet guidelines no longer refer to not pursuing technologies that could ‘cause or are likely to cause overall harm’. The Google owner, Alphabet, has dropped its promise not to use artificial ...

The Guardian - 8h

Google Lifts a Ban on Using Its AI for Weapons and Surveillance

Google published principles in 2018 barring its AI technology from being used for sensitive purposes. Weeks into President Donald Trump’s second term, those guidelines are being overhauled.

Wired - 21h

With China’s Antitrust Investigation Into Google, What’s at Stake?

China said it had started an antitrust investigation of Google, which works with Chinese companies on smartphones and advertising outside the country.

The New York Times - 23h

China Is Investigating Google Over Trump’s Tariffs

Google’s limited presence in China gives Beijing room to hit back harder if President Donald Trump’s trade war escalates.

Wired - 1d

Botched: The Brazilian Butt Lift Nightmare

Disfigured and in agony. We investigate the man charging thousands for dodgy butt lifts.

BBC News - 1d

Google goes heavy on investment but light on detail

Absence of guidance on what tech companies are buying as they raise bets on AI begins to stretch credulity

Financial Times - 13h

Google lifts ban on using AI for weapons

The tech giant has updated the principles governing its development of artificial intelligence.

BBC News - 17h

China to investigate Google amid tensions with US

China said Tuesday that it is investigating Google for potential antitrust violations after the Trump administration levied new tariffs on Beijing. The Chinese State Administration for Market ...

The Hill - 1d

Foreign Hackers Are Using Google’s Gemini in Attacks on the US

Plus: WhatsApp discloses nearly 100 targets of spyware, hackers used the AT&T breach to hunt for details on US politicians, and more.

Wired - 4d

Google offers 'voluntary' buyouts to hardware and platform teams

The move comes ahead of expected layoffs as Google continues to "push a little further" with cost cuts.

CNBC - 4d

Gatland's Wales aim for Six Nations lift in France

As Wales prepare to kick off the 2025 Six Nations away to France, Warren Gatland will hope for an unlikley repeat of 2019 Welsh heroics in Paris.

BBC News - 5d

Mexico asks Google Maps not to rename Gulf of Mexico

US President Donald Trump has ordered that the body of water be renamed the Gulf of America.

BBC News - 6d

How Google Maps Plans to Handle the ‘Gulf of America’

Google said it would follow the Trump administration in renaming the Gulf of Mexico once the new name is updated in government sources.

The New York Times - Jan. 29

Google Maps to make Trump geographic name changes

Google says it will update the names of Denali and the Gulf of Mexico in Google Maps to reflect the executive order by President Donald Trump on inauguration day to change them to Mount McKinley ...

NBC News - Jan. 28

Google Maps to rename 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America'

Google said on Monday that it will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America" in Google Maps once it is updated in the U.S. Geographic Names System. Google Maps will also change the ...

The Hill - Jan. 28

Google agrees changes to tackle fake reviews for businesses

Businesses which boost their star ratings will have warnings attached to them - fake reviewers will be banned.

BBC News - Jan. 24

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 valuation

Financial Times - Jan. 22

Trump orders lift of Biden offshore drilling restrictions

President Trump has lifted some of former President Biden’s efforts to restrict oil and gas drilling on public lands and waters — though his move could face court hurdles. Trump’s decision comes ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

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

Watch: Lift-off for Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket

The mission was partially successful after the booster that propelled the rocket into space failed to land on a platform in the ocean.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Isak extends hot streak to sink Wolves and lift Newcastle into top four

Newcastle’s sixth successive Premier League win – and ninth in all competitions – lifted Eddie Howe’s renascent team to fourth place as Alexander Isak demonstrated precisely why his manager ...

The Guardian - Jan. 15

Biden to lift Cuba's status as terror sponsor in exchange for prisoners' release

The move is likely to be reversed by the incoming Trump administration.

CBS News - Jan. 14

British Airways owner’s transatlantic focus lifts shares to post-pandemic highs

Airline group doubles down on premium business between Europe and US

Financial Times - Jan. 14

US LNG industry poised to expand as Trump vows to lift restrictions

S&P finds ramp-up of exports could add $1.3tn to American economy in next five years with capacity expected to double

Financial Times - Jan. 14

Tsunami advisory lifted after strong earthquake hits Japanese coast

The U.S. Geological Survey put the quake’s preliminary magnitude at 6.8.

ABC News - Jan. 13

Henry lifts Ravens' running game to new heights

Ravens running back Derrick Henry tore through the Steelers defense, leading his club to a 28-14 victory in the AFC wild-card round and handing their rival a sixth straight postseason loss.

ESPN - Jan. 12

Noesen's overtime goal lifts Devils past Lightning 3-2

Stefan Noesen scored a power-play goal in overtime and Jacob Markstrom made 23 saves as the New Jersey Devils defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2

ABC News - Jan. 11

Hayton's late goal lifts Utah to 2-1 win over Sharks

Barrett Hayton snapped home the go-ahead goal with 1:32 left to lift the Utah Hockey Club to a 2-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks

ABC News - Jan. 11

Nick Suzuki scores in overtime to lift the Canadiens past the Capitals, 3-2

Nick Suzuki scored at 1:15 of overtime to give the surging Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Friday night

ABC News - Jan. 10

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

Lift, rest, recover: how to start weightlifting

Strength training brings multiple benefits and anyone can do it – just as long as they start by getting their form right. Human beings have always been obsessed with picking up heavy things. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Hollywood Hills fire evacuation order to be lifted after blaze contained

Subsiding winds and new resources bring first hope that authorities in Los Angeles can bring disaster under control

Financial Times - 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

Young hits 50-foot buzzer-beater to lift Hawks

Trae Young hit a 50-foot 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Hawks a 124-121 win over the Jazz on Tuesday night.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Overtime Still Showtime as Kane Lifts Red Wings over Ottawa

Patrick Kane proves his star power once more with the overtime winner as the Red Wings pick up their fifth straight win and crawl back to .500 for the season

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Holidays and higher egg prices lift Cal-Maine’s results and stock

Results reflected ‘seasonal boost leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday’ as well as higher prices due to bird-flu outbreak

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

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