Sundar Pichai answers who would be next Google CEO
Sundar Pichai envisions AI as a crucial 'companion' for future Google leadership, emphasizing the importance of responsible technology development. Despite AI advancements, Alphabet plans to continue expanding its engineering workforce through 2026, recognizing the enduring value of human talent. While AI enhances productivity, human intervention remains essential due to the technology's limitations.
Google removes NSFW app XShorts from Play Store after ads scandal: Report
Google has removed XShorts from the Play Store after reports surfaced about sexually suggestive and racially offensive content on the app, despite its “Teen” rating. Major brands unknowingly advertised on the platform due to misclassification, leading to reputational risks. DSPs have since blocked or reclassified XShorts, and brands are tightening ad placement controls.
Amazon agrees to tackle fake reviews in UK: regulator
Amazon has pledged to enhance its systems to combat fake online reviews on its UK platform, following an agreement with Britain's Competition and Markets Authority. This commitment includes stricter sanctions for businesses attempting to manipulate star ratings, potentially leading to their removal from the site.
Quick commerce trade-off; Google still wants engineers
Quick commerce is gaining popularity at the expense of sales in other retail channels. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Not breaking up Google, CEO Sundar Pichai indicates
Pichai said at the Bloomberg Tech Summit that some of the remedies proposed in the antitrust case against Google are more extreme than the initial scope of the ruling, and the company is in the process of appealing the decision. A ruling is awaited later this year.
Google has handled people’s deepest, darkest secrets responsibly: CEO Sundar Pichai
Google CEO Sundar Pichai, during an interview with Bloomberg, defended the company’s handling of user data, emphasising that the company has earned user trust with responsible content management. In the interview, Pichai talked about various other topics as well such as privacy concerns amid AI integration and personalisation, US courts' antitrust rulings and more.
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Google’s parent Alphabet to keep hiring engineers despite AI advances: Sundar Pichai
Sundar Pichai affirmed Alphabet Inc.'s commitment to expanding its engineering workforce through 2026, emphasising the enduring importance of human talent alongside increasing AI investments. Despite industry-wide layoffs driven by AI advancements, Google plans to grow its engineering base to leverage emerging opportunities. Pichai also addressed concerns about AI's impact on publishers, reiterating Google's dedication to directing traffic to websites.
Reddit users' comments were used to train AI Chatbot, social media platforms sues artificial intelligence company
Reddit has previously entered licensing agreements with Google, OpenAI and other companies that are paying to be able to train their AI systems on the public commentary of Reddit's more than 100 million daily users.
Google takes a gamble in class action jury trial over cell phone data use
The plaintiffs in court papers say that even when their phones are turned off, Google causes Android devices to surreptitiously send information over cellular networks "for Google's own purposes," including targeted digital advertising. These transfers improperly eat up data that users purchase from their mobile carriers, the plaintiffs allege.
Hackers abuse modified Salesforce app to steal data, extort companies, Google says
The hackers use voice calls to trick employees into visiting a purported Salesforce connected app setup page to approve the unauthorized, modified version of the app, created by the hackers to emulate Data Loader. If the employee installs the app, the hackers gain "significant capabilities to access, query, and exfiltrate sensitive information directly from the compromised Salesforce customer environments," the researchers said.
Demis Hassabis, Google Deepmind CEO, advises students to study these subjects as AI replaces tech jobs
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis advises students to prioritise STEM education, emphasising that mathematics, physics, and computer science are fundamental for understanding AI systems. He predicts AI will create valuable new jobs for technically skilled individuals and encourages hands-on experience with AI tools.
Google taps top Obama Supreme Court lawyer for search antitrust appeal
U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta last year ruled Google holds an unlawful monopoly in online search and related advertising, and is considering proposals to make the tech titan sell off its popular Chrome browser, or share data that CEO Sundar Pichai says would allow competitors reverse engineer its search engine.
AI will create ‘very valuable jobs’, but study STEM: Google’s Demis Hassabis
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis predicted that AI will create new, “very valuable” jobs. However, he urged students to prioritise STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects. Speaking at SXSW London, he highlighted the importance of practical experience with AI tools and said children today will grow up to be “AI native.”
What if Google just broke itself up? A tech insider makes the case.
Google is facing antitrust pressure, with courts urging major divestitures. Analyst Gil Luria suggests a bold self-breakup could unlock $3.7 trillion in value and boost innovation. Historical parallels like AT&T and Microsoft show the risks of resistance. "The likelihood of the Google board proceeding in this direction is probably less than 10%," he said in an interview.
Google Deepmind CEO says global AI cooperation 'difficult'
Google Deepmind's Demis Hassabis, who has won a Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his research on AI, also talked about the challenges that artificial general intelligence (AGI) -- a technology that could match and even surpass human capability -- would bring. "The most important thing is it's got to be some form of international cooperation because the technology is across all borders. It's going to get applied to all countries," he said.
Google to spend $500 million revamping compliance in shareholder settlement
Alphabet would also create a senior vice president-level committee to address regulatory and compliance issues, reporting to Pichai, and a compliance committee consisting of Google product team managers and internal compliance experts. Shareholders led by two Michigan pension funds accused Google executives and directors of breaching their fiduciary duties by exposing the company to antitrust liability related to its search, Ad Tech, Android and app distribution businesses.
ChatGPT crosses 365 billion annual searches in 2024: Report
For perspective, Google took 11 years to achieve the same milestone, said Mary Meeker’s Trends – Artificial Intelligence (AI) report. That’s a 5.5 times faster rate of adoption for AI-based tools. In 2024, ChatGPT saw its user base surpass 700 million, subscribers reach about 20 million, and revenue exceed $4 billion.
Google’s teases an early Pixel 10 drop: What to expect
Google is expected to launch the Pixel 10, which is expected to feature the Tensor G5 chip. The new Pixel is also expected to see upgrades in camera
Samsung nears wide-ranging deal with Perplexity for AI features
Samsung is close to a major deal with Perplexity AI to integrate its search technology into future devices, including the Galaxy S26. The partnership may reduce Samsung’s reliance on Google, while Perplexity gains its largest mobile collaboration yet. Talks include preloading apps and enhancing Bixby with Perplexity’s AI features.
Google Maps warning from future humans?
A peculiar Google Maps glitch in Germany, mirroring events from Terminator 3, has sparked a conspiracy theory. The incident, which rerouted drivers onto closed autobahns, is interpreted by some as a warning from the future. They believe it's a desperate attempt by future humans to prevent a Skynet-like AI takeover, urging us to heed the signs before it's too late.
Google says it will appeal online search antitrust decision
Google plans to appeal the antitrust decision regarding its online search monopoly, disagreeing with the court's initial ruling. While awaiting the court's opinion, Google maintains its stance. The Justice Department seeks measures like data sharing and ending default search engine payments to Apple, concerned about Google's AI advantage.
Google lets Android phones run AI models without internet
Google has introduced the AI Edge Gallery app for Android, enabling users to run AI models from Hugging Face locally on their smartphones without an internet connection. This experimental release allows users to access tools like 'Ask Image' and 'AI Chat,' utilizing models such as Google's Gemma 3n.
Google makes case for keeping Chrome browser
Google has urged a US judge to reject calls for spinning off its Chrome browser, arguing it would harm innovation and users. The Justice Department sought remedies to counter Google's dominance in search, including banning default deals and possibly divesting Chrome, amid rising AI competition from ChatGPT and others.
Google Search judge zeroes in on AI power in trial resolution
A US court is deciding on remedies for Google's search monopoly. The judge is examining Google's influence in artificial intelligence. The Justice Department wants restrictions on Google's AI practices. They propose measures to boost competition in search and AI. Google opposes these remedies, citing innovation. The court is weighing long-term solutions for the market.
Google and DOJ to make final push in US search antitrust case
As the antitrust trial concludes, Google and U.S. enforcers present final arguments on remedies for Google's illegal search dominance. Proposals include forcing Google to sell Chrome, share search data, and cease payments to Apple and other device makers. OpenAI has expressed interest in buying Chrome, while Google argues the proposals are excessive.
Google, Justice Department face off in climactic showdown in search monopoly case
Google lawyers are expected to assert only minor concessions are needed, especially as the upheaval triggered by advances in artificial intelligence already are reshaping the search landscape, as alternative, conversational search options are rolling out from AI startups that are hoping to use the Department of Justice's four-and-half-year-old case to gain the upper hand in the next technological frontier.
Retired. World’s 10th richest. But why is Google cofounder Sergey Brin back to a full-time job?
After retiring in 2019, Sergey Brin has resumed full-time work at Google, focusing on advancing artificial intelligence. Spurred by OpenAI’s ChatGPT impact, Brin is spearheading the development of Google’s Gemini AI model, targeting artificial general intelligence. His return underscores AI’s unparalleled promise and the intense competition to build the future of computing at one of the world’s largest tech giants.
Google begins direct sales of Pixel devices in India via official online Google Store
This will complement Google's existing online and offline retail footprint, a company statement said. Managing director of devices and services at Google India, Mitul Shah, said launching direct online purchasing from the India Google Store is primarily driven by the "dynamic and evolving" Indian smartphone market.
Meet the Lucknow-origin tech whiz whom Google offered Rs 850 crore to stop from joining a rival company
From struggling with Hindi in Lucknow to leading YouTube globally — Neal Mohan’s story is anything but ordinary. In a podcast with Nikhil Kamath, Mohan revealed how Google once offered him ₹855 crore to stop him from taking a top job at Twitter. A tale of big money, bold decisions, and the boy who never lost his tech spark.
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