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Google joins firms dropping diversity recruitment goals
U-turn by the former diversity champion comes as major companies face pressure to drop the policies.BBC News - 7h -
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 - 1d -
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 -
Google rolls back DEI efforts, including hiring goals
Google’s parent company has removed mention of “diversity, equity, and inclusion” from its annual report to the Securities and Exchange Commission and ended hiring goals for representation this ...NBC News - 12h -
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 - 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 credulityFinancial Times - 1d -
Google lifts ban on using AI for weapons
The tech giant has updated the principles governing its development of artificial intelligence.BBC News - 1d -
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 -
Beatles and Rolling Stones win early Grammy Awards
A mixture of new and old artists pick up prizes as the Grammys ceremony gets underway in Los Angeles.BBC News - 3d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Marianne Faithfull, rock 'n' roll chanteuse and Rolling Stones muse, dies at 78
Marianne Faithfull died Thursday in London at age 78. The singer, actress and 'It' girl of 1960s London inspired — or wrote — numerous Rolling Stones songs.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
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 -
Sinner rolls to 2nd straight Australian Open title
Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open for the second consecutive year, defeating Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3.ESPN - Jan. 26 -
Target latest company to roll back DEI programs
Target has announced it is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, becoming the latest corporation to do so following President Trump’s election. In a memo sent to ...The Hill - Jan. 24 -
Target rolls back DEI initiatives, the latest big company to retreat
Target on Friday said it’s rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion programs — including some that aim to make its workforce and merchandise better reflect its customers.NBC News - Jan. 24 -
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 -
Trump is rolling back a Civil Rights-era anti-discrimination rule
President Trump revoked a 1965 rule that prohibited federal contractors from discriminating against employees or job applicants.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Rolls-Royce strikes £9bn nuclear submarine deal
A deal for nuclear submarine reactors is agreed between the Ministry of Defence and Rolls-Royce.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 valuationFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Trump rolls back Biden directive to study methods of lowering prescription costs
Among the dozens of Biden-era executive orders he rescinded on day one, President Trump nixed one that aimed to explore new health care payment models that would lower prescription costs for ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Who will tame Donald Trump this time? Roll up, roll up, for the White House travelling circus | Simon Tisdall
On the eve of his return, it’s clear that world leaders, whether they like him or loathe him, can’t ignore this unpredictable showman. Michelle Obama’s one-woman boycott of Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
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 -
Roll up, roll up! The Trump inauguration may be the least great show on Earth | Emma Brockes
Despite a few more recognisable names (er, Kid Rock) due to appear than last time, this will not be the cultural event of the year. In the quaintly upsetting era of George W Bush’s presidency, ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Managers roll out record number of defence funds in Asia-Pacific
A total of 15 military-themed funds launched in the region in 2024 compared with just one in 2023Financial Times - Jan. 16 -
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New French PM opens door to rolling back Macron’s pensions reform
François Bayrou’s offer to review law comes as he seeks allies to help pass deficit-cutting budgetFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
Brazilian teen rolls to upset in Aussie Open debut
Ascendant Joao Fonseca, 18, of Brazil, beat No. 9 seed Andrey Rublev in straight sets in the first round at the Australian Open on Tuesday.ESPN - Jan. 14 -
Meta joins companies rolling back some DEI policies
McDonald's announced earlier this week that the company would end some initiatives centered on diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
EU fears Trump rolling back Biden-era measures
Bloc concerned about president-elect reversing US sanctions against Russia and other policiesFinancial Times - 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 -
These Roadies Help Stars Rock ’n’ Roll All Night. They’re in Their 70s.
Some of the live music industry’s most respected and consistently working roadies, instrument techs and sound people have been on the job for half a century.The New York 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 -
Meta Rolls Back Hate Speech Rules
Advocates say Meta’s decision to loosen content moderation could lead to serious harms.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
LiAngelo Ball, also known as 'G3,' to perform at Rolling Loud California
G3 released his hit single "Tweaker" on Friday and was announced as a Rolling Loud performer Tuesday.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
Rolls-Royce expands to build bespoke cars for super-rich
The luxury carmaker will almost double the size of its factory to build more one-offs.BBC News - Jan. 8
