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US Proposes Forcing Google to Sell Chrome to Fix Search Monopoly
In a landmark antitrust case, the government asked a judge to force the company to sell its popular Chrome browser.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Alphabet shares slide 4% following DOJ push for Google to divest Chrome
Alphabet shares fell after the Department of Justice proposed that Google divest its Chrome browser to end its search monopoly.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
What does the US Department of Justice want Google to do?
Tech firm says proposals to end its dominance of internet search are a ‘radical interventionist agenda’. The US Department of Justice has proposed a range of punchy remedies to address Google’s ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Google Cloud launches AI Agent Space amid rising competition
VentureBeat's viewing of the AI Agent Space revealed only 19 distinct agent models available for use, a fry cry from cloud rivals.Tech - VentureBeat - 6 days ago -
What do the calls for Google to sell Chrome mean for the company, users?
The Justice Department formally submitted a proposal to break up Google, calling for it to sell the Chrome web browser. Lawyers argue that the tech giant has too much power in the online search ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
DOJ Says Google Must Sell Chrome to Restore Competition
The Justice Department says Google will need to sell Chrome to end its monopoly on online search.Business - Inc. - 6 days ago -
U.K. Competition Watchdog Recommends Investigating Apple, Google Mobile Ecosystems
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority said its experts recommended investigating Apple and Google’s dominance in smartphones under the country’s new digital competition rules, alleging the ...Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago -
Apple and Google face UK investigation into mobile browser dominance
A British watchdog says Apple and Google aren't giving consumers a genuine choice of mobile web browsersTech - ABC News - 5 days ago -
UK regulator says Apple, Google blocking innovation in mobile browsers
The United Kingdom’s top antitrust regulator said Friday that an independent inquiry provisionally found that Apple's and Google’s policies for mobile browsers are blocking innovation. The report ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Judge hears closing arguments on whether Google's advertising tech constitutes a monopoly
The Justice Department and Google have made their closing arguments in a trial alleging Google’s online advertising technology constitutes an illegal monopolyTech - ABC News - 2 days ago -
The ‘Rocket Docket’ Judge Who Will Decide the Fate of Google’s Ad Technology
The ruling by a federal judge, Leonie Brinkema, in an antitrust case over Google’s advertising technology could add to the internet company’s woes.Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
U.S. Says Google Is an Ad Tech Monopolist, in Closing Arguments
The two sides made their final cases to a federal judge Monday in a trial over the tech giant’s dominance in technology that sells ads online.Tech - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Google and Meta urge Australia to delay social media ban for children
Google and Meta urged the Australian government to delay a bill banning social media for children under 16, saying more time is needed to evaluate its impact.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Google's moneymaking machine still pumping out massive profits despite multiple threats
Google is still thriving while the company navigates through a pivotal shift to artificial intelligence and battles regulators trying to topple its internet empireTech - ABC News - October 29 -
Google Gets Bogus Russian Fine So Big, We Can't Even Fit It In This Headline
Google is in big (fake) trouble right now, as a Russian fine against it has ballooned to $2.5 decillion over the last couple of years. In case you're wondering, that's ...Tech - GameSpot - October 30 -
Google Maps adds AI features to help users explore and navigate the world around them
Google Maps is heading down a new road steered by artificial intelligenceTech - ABC News - October 31 -
Google employees pressure costumed execs at all-hands meeting for clarity on cost cuts
Following comments on Google's earnings call about continuing cuts, employees wanted answers at the company's latest all-hands meeting.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Everything you ever wanted to know about vaginas … but were too afraid to Google
Should you wash your vagina? Can a tampon get lost in one? And does having sex make you looser? Experts in all things ‘down there’ separate fact from fiction. FALSE “The word vagina only refers ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
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Google just gave its AI access to Search, hours before OpenAI launched ChatGPT Search
Google launches real-time search integration for Gemini AI platform at $35 per 1,000 queries, while OpenAI debuts ChatGPT Search on the same day, setting up a major battle for the future of ...Tech - VentureBeat - October 31 -
WATCH: Indiana coach Curt Cignetti evokes original 'Google Me' moment after Hoosiers move to 10-0
Indiana moved to 10-0 with a 20-15 win over Michigan on SaturdaySports - CBS Sports - November 10 -
Europe must build resilience against Trump’s America – and welcome those desperate to flee it | Alexander Hurst
From capitalising on a transatlantic brain drain to regulating US social media giants, it’s time for the continent to stand up for itself. I am resisting the temptation to write a lamentation of ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Why it Matters That Google’s AI Gemini Chatbot Made Death Threats to a Grad Student
AI chatbots put millions of words together for users, but their offerings are usually useful, amusing, or harmless. This week, Google’s Gemini had some scary stuff to say.Business - Inc. - November 15 -
Google Gemini unexpectedly surges to No. 1, over OpenAI, but benchmarks don’t tell the whole story
Google's Gemini-Exp-1114 AI model tops key benchmarks, but experts warn traditional testing methods may no longer accurately measure true AI capabilities or safety, raising concerns about the ...Tech - VentureBeat - November 15