Googling Is for Old People. That's a Problem for Google.

Don’t Break Up Google

Such a move would help no one.

The New York Times - 5d

ChatGPT Search Made Me Quit Google for Good

It’s not perfect, but ChatGPT Search is now my default way to find information.

Inc. - Nov. 11

Google reacts angrily to report it will have to sell Chrome

It's reported the US government wants the world's most popular web browser to be sold off to address monopoly concerns.

BBC News - Nov. 19

Google AI chatbot asks user to ‘please die’

Google’s AI chatbot Gemini gave a threatening response to a Michigan college student, telling him to “please die.” The artificial intelligence program and the student, Vidhay Reddy, were engaging ...

The Hill - Nov. 19

Google told to sell browser Chrome to end dominance of online search

The tech giant is resisting fiercely, calling the proposal "wildly overbroad" and claiming it will hurt consumers.

BBC News - Nov. 21

Justice Department calls for breakup of Google and sale of Chrome

The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.

CBS News - Nov. 20

DOJ calls for breakup of Google and sale of Chrome

The Justice Department is calling for Google to divest its Chrome browser, following a ruling in August that the company holds a monopoly in the search market.

NBC News - Nov. 21

DOJ asks judge to order Google to sell Chrome

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is asking a federal judge to order Google to sell off its Chrome browser after the court found the tech giant maintained an illegal monopoly over online search. In ...

The Hill - Nov. 21

Google vs the DoJ fight will be decided by a political call

How the new Trump administration acts on the case will be a key test of its attitude to Big Tech

Financial Times - Nov. 21

Justice Department targets Google's search engine monopoly

The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a motion calling for Google to sell its Chrome search engine, arguing in court documents that "the playing field is not level." The Justice Department ...

CBS News - Nov. 21

Google Ads Antitrust Trial Winds to a Close

A federal judge will hear arguments on whether Google’s advertising tech constitutes a monopoly as closing arguments begin Monday.

Inc. - 5d

Google, DOJ wrap up second antitrust trial

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Google wrapped up the tech giant’s second antitrust trial in two years Monday, as the company seeks to fend off monopoly allegations in the advertising ...

The Hill - 5d

Why the US wants to force Google to sell Chrome

The Department of Justice suggested it should ‘divest Chrome’ and divest or submit to oversight of Android – seismic challenges for the tech giant. • Don’t get TechScape delivered to your inbox? ...

The Guardian - 5d

Canada Accuses Google of Creating Advertising Tech Monopoly

The case largely echoes an antitrust action in the United States and seeks to force Google to sell off sections of its online ad business.

The New York Times - 2d

Watch: How big is the problem of people not working?

BBC Verify’s Ben Chu looks at the government’s plans to ‘Get Britain Working’

BBC News - 5d

Google's cloud outpaces rivals in third quarter as AI battle heats up

One takeaway from tech earnings reports this week is that Google's cloud business is gaining momentum.

CNBC - Nov. 2

Indonesia steps up trade protectionism with Apple and Google phone bans

South-east Asia’s largest economy pushes foreign tech groups to invest locally or lose market access

Financial Times - Nov. 5

Google fixes 'where to vote' issue in Harris, Vance searches

Google said Tuesday it fixed an error that was causing a “where to vote” panel to appear when searching for Vice President Harris and Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio). The search giant said the panel was ...

The Hill - Nov. 5

Google curbs politics discussion among employees on U.S. Election Day

During Election Day, employees tried flooding popular internal message board with election-related memes despite warnings by company executives.

CNBC - Nov. 6

Google’s Next AI Just Leaked, and It Can Take Over Your Computer

Here’s what to know about Jarvis.

Inc. - Nov. 7

European Google rivals partner on search engine infrastructure to counter Big Tech

Ecosia and Qwant are partnering to build a European search index and reduce their dependence on U.S. Big Tech firms.

CNBC - Nov. 12

Two Upstart Search Engines Are Teaming Up to Take on Google

Generative AI and new rules targeting tech giants are giving Ecosia and Qwant fuel to challenge Google and Microsoft and develop a web index for Europe.

Wired - Nov. 12

Google Executive Picked to Supercharge News Efforts Has Resigned

Shailesh Prakash departs after two years at the tech giant. Relationships between Google News and publishers remain strained.

The Wall Street Journal - Nov. 11

Nvidia accelerates Google quantum AI design with quantum physics simulation

Nvidia it is working with Google Quantum AI to accelerate the design of its next-generation quantum computing devices using simulations powered by Nvidia.

VentureBeat - Nov. 18

AnyChat brings together ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and more for ultimate AI flexibility

AnyChat unifies ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude, and more under one platform, offering developers and enterprises unprecedented flexibility to switch between leading AI models seamlessly.

VentureBeat - Nov. 18

US justice department plans to push Google to sell off Chrome browser

Authorities seek to dismantle monopoly on search market and also want action related to AI and Android. Business live – latest updates US justice department officials plan to ask a judge to ...

The Guardian - Nov. 19

Google's $2 Billion Anthropic Investment Gets U.K. Antitrust Clearance

The Competition and Markets Authority said it wouldn’t open an in-depth investigation into Google’s investment in the AI startup.

The Wall Street Journal - Nov. 19

DOJ could force Google to sell Chrome after monopoly ruling

The Justice Department is reportedly asking a judge to force Google's parent company to sell its Chrome browser following a ruling that declared the company's search engine practices an illegal ...

CBS News - Nov. 19

Google Play’s Best of 2024 list emphasizes multi-device strategies

Google Play has announced its best apps and games of 2024, with special emphasis on those with strong multi-device presences.

VentureBeat - Nov. 19

Google's $2 Billion Anthropic Investment Gets U.K. Antitrust Clearance

The Competition and Markets Authority said it wouldn’t open an in-depth investigation into Google’s investment in the AI startup.

The Wall Street Journal - Nov. 19

How Google Spent 15 Years Concealing Its Internal Conversations

Trying to avoid antitrust suits, Google systematically told employees to destroy messages, avoid certain words and copy the lawyers as often as possible.

The New York Times - Nov. 21

Why the Government’s Plan to Force Google to Sell Chrome Won’t Work

The government won its antitrust case, but this will only make things worse.

Inc. - Nov. 20

Inside Curt Cignetti's path to 10-0, a $72 million payday and a potential CFP spot

College football has seemingly discovered the 63-year-old Hoosiers coach through his quips and undefeated team. There's more to his swaggering confidence.

ESPN - Nov. 22

US set to seek Google divestitures in search monopoly case

Department of Justice also likely to ask for curbs on use of the service’s results in training AI models in broad remedy

Financial Times - Nov. 20

U.S. Plans to Propose Breakup of Google to Fix Search Monopoly

In a landmark antitrust case, the government will ask a judge to force the company to sell its popular Chrome browser, people with knowledge of the matter said.

The New York Times - Nov. 21

Google Selling Chrome Won’t Be Enough to End Its Search Monopoly

Despite shared concerns about Google’s power, critics of the company and former executives express little agreement on what, if anything, can really be done to increase competition.

Wired - Nov. 21

Googling Is for Old People. That's a Problem for Google.

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