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Google urges FTC to break up Microsoft’s cloud deal with OpenAI: report
Tech companies that compete with Microsoft in renting out cloud servers also want to host OpenAI’s models
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US regulators push for Google breakup, seek sale of Chrome web browser and restrictions on Android
Trying to break up Google harks back to a similar punishment initially imposed on Microsoft a quarter century ago following another major antitrust trial, which was subsequently overturned
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OpenAI adds new search function to ChatGPT in challenge to Google
OpenAI collaborated extensively with the news industry and gathered feedback from its partners regarding the search function
AI adoption
Google launches AI Opportunity Initiative for MENA, investing $15mn by 2027
The new initiative aims to empower half a million individuals within two years with critical AI skills
Artificial intelligence
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announces $120mn ‘Global AI Opportunity Fund’ at UN Summit
The fund will be provided to make artificial intelligence (AI) education and training available in communities around the world
Google
Google has an illegal monopoly on search, rules US judge
The ruling is seen as the first big win for federal authorities taking on Big Tech’s market dominance
digital mapping
Google Maps launches new features in India amidst competition from Ola Maps
The new features include EV charging station information, flyover callouts and AI-driven routing capability to reduce narrow road usage for four-wheeler drivers
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Google reveals Pixel 9 Pro ahead of its launch
The Pixel 9 Pro series is officially to be launched on August 13 at a major Google event
Foxconn
Google to export India-produced Pixel smartphones to US, Europe: Report
The global tech major reportedly has already launched trial production in Tamil Nadu with Foxconn
Google
Google plans multi-billion-dollar investment in southern India for Pixel smartphones production
In October last year, Google had initially announced its intentions to commence local manufacturing of Pixel smartphones in India
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Google fires workers protesting $1.2 billion Israel contract
The protesters have demanded that Google pull out of the “Project Nimbus” contract — in which Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services provide cloud-computing and artificial intelligence services for the Israeli government and military
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Google Photos to roll out Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, other AI editing tools to all users from next month
The company said these features will start rolling out to consumers beginning from May 15 and continue throughout the coming months