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 will be as lucrative as once envisioned
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DeepSeek’s AI model is ‘the best work’ out of China but the hype is 'exaggerated,' Google DeepMind CEO says
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Reform Isas to boost UK economic growth
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AD has 'reminder' debut, is 'fine' after early exit
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China inflation picks up after Lunar New Year spending boost
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Canada’s trade minister visits Brussels in bid to boost mutual commerce
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Guardiola denies City spend due to embargo fear
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Bayern ease past Werder for 7th straight BL win
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Canada and Philippines are in final negotiations for defense pact to boost joint military exercises
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Church of England scandals stoke fears of mutiny as synod talks loom
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Doctor fears "vaccine hesitancy" is contributing to worst flu season in 15 years
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Documentarian Alex Gibney Teams Up With a Google Billionaire
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Take-Two reports $1.37B bookings for holiday quarter; no update for GTA VI launch
Take-Two didn't offer an update on the coming launch date of Grand Theft Auto VI, but it did report $1.37 billion net bookings.VentureBeat - 3d -
Celtics adding veteran wing Torrey Craig on buyout market
The Celtics have found the wing they were looking for on the buyout market by adding 34-year-old veteran Torrey Craig.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
How Brands Are Winning the Super Bowl This Year With High-Impact Ads
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Google Rolls Back AI Promises and DEI Measures as Staff Ask, ‘Are We the Bad Guys Now?’
Google’s unofficial motto used to be ‘Don’t be evil,’ but that sentiment sits in sharp contrast to recent leadership decisions that have angered some employees.Inc. - 3d -
Super Bowl ads offer laughs, celebs and surprises to win over viewers
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