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Google Briefly Removes PragerU App From Play Store for ‘Hate Speech’
The tech giant says the removal was done in error.
Concerns Grow Over the Increasing Abilities of AI
‘After Nagasaki and Hiroshima [atomic bombs], it took 18 years to get to a treaty over test bans ... We don’t have that kind of time,’ said former Google CEO.
Australians Can Have Entries About Themselves Removed From Google
The ’results about you' tool allows users to see whether they show up in search results, and request the removal of personally identifiable information.
Google, DOJ Make Closing Arguments in Landmark Antitrust Case
Google has reportedly defended itself by claiming its actions were sound business decisions and that other search engines failed because of inferior quality.
Abandoned by Magnificent 7, Hong Kong Becomes Increasingly Disconnected From Western World
As the 7 most influential global tech companies gradually abandon Hong Kong, it is expected to become isolated.
Big Tech Given 24 Hours to Take Down Footage of Bondi Stabbing Spree
The budget for Australia’s online content regulator has been quadrupled since last year.
Google Releases New Android Feature to Help Find Lost Devices
The all-new service for Android can now locate a phone or tablet even if the device if offline.
Google and AAP Launch New Fact-Checking Partnership to Tackle ‘Misinformation’
AAP FactCheck will ‘expand significantly’ under the deal.
Google Settles ‘Incognito’ Suit, Commits to Wiping User Browsing Data
Tech firm Google has agreed to settle the privacy lawsuit but still strongly disagrees with the plaintiffs’ “legal and factual characterizations.”
RFK Jr. Names Nicole Shanahan as Running Mate
The 38-year-old Silicon Valley lawyer and entrepreneur was previously married to Google co-founder Sergey Brin.
Google Is Trying to Reduce Its Food Waste Without Irritating Employees
Google is known for treating its employees with great food but now the tech giant is feeling the need to cut down on food waste.
Search Engines Told to Ban Access to AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
Providers must now review and improve their artificial intelligence functionality to ensure restricted material is not returned in search results.
Ex-Google Engineer Arrested, Charged With Stealing AI Trade Secrets for China
The Chinese national boasted about the ability of his Chinese startup to adapt Google’s computational power platform for China’s national conditions.
