SearchGPT from OpenAI arrives, challenges Google search for web queries
OpenAI has recently introduced SearchGPT, an AI-powered search engine. This can be a major competition for Google and other search engines. Key Points
India TodayGoogle's AI Overviews Will Always Be Broken. That's How AI Works
Google rushed out fixes after its AI search feature made errors that went viral. Fundamental limitations of generative AI mean that it will still screw up sometimes. Key Points
WIREDOpenAI might unveil its Google search competitor a day before Google I/O, all you need to know
ChatGPT parent OpenAI is reportedly planning to venture into the online search space, potentially posing a challenge to Google. The company's new AI-powered search product could be announced as early as next week, a day before Google I/O. Key Points
India TodayAssam news: 4-year-old child killed as boat capsises, over 50,000 affected by thunderstorm
A thunderstorm in Assam caused four deaths and affected over 50,000 people, leading to uprooted trees, damaged houses, and a capsized boat with casualties. search and rescue operations are ongoing with assistance from SDRF and NDRF teams. Key Points
mintGoogle's Circle to search will start rolling out to more Android phones and tablets. Check if your device is on the list
Google expands Circle to search feature to more Android devices including Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a. Users will soon be able to translate text on their screen by long-pressing the home button or navigation bar. Key Points
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AI-augmented web search is at our fingertips already
Don’t just search, but seek. Despite the apparent lead taken by some AI search tools, this is a race that’s still wide open. Key Points
mintGoogle will now keep low quality and spam content away from search results
Google is tightening its grip on low-quality content and spam websites, announcing changes to improve the quality of its search results. This includes algorithmic enhancements, new spam policies, and a proactive stance against content abuse. Key Points
India TodayGoogle Is Finally Trying to Kill AI Clickbait
On Tuesday, Google announced changes to combat AI spam in search. An SEO expert says these new rules could “change everything.” Key Points
WIREDGoogle Prepares for a Future Where search Isn’t King
CEO Sundar Pichai tells WIRED that Google’s new, more powerful Gemini chatbot is an experiment in offering users a way to get things done without a search engine. It’s also a direct shot at ChatGPT. Key Points
WIREDGoogle's AI feature 'Circle to Search' available for Galaxy S24, Pixel 8
Google's new AI feature Circle to search is now available for use on Samsung Galaxy S24 and Google Pixel 8. Here is how you can use this feature. Key Points
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Google's Circle to search feature now available on Pixel 8 and Galaxy S24 series. What is it and how to use?
Google's Circle to search feature is rolling out to Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy S24 users globally. The feature allows users to search on Android devices without switching apps, using gestures like circling, highlighting, scribbling, or tapping. Key Points
mintStretched timelines: What’s extending the duration of CEO & CXO searches?
Many seasoned pros are dropping off at the fag end of the notice period even after accepting an offer, said at least half a dozen leadership search companies. This is leaving companies, leadership consultants and even boards in a quandary as the time taken to fill a CEO/CXO vacancy - from the start of a search process till the person joins the new company - has extended more than ever before, said people linked to C-suite searches. Key Points
Economic TimesGoogle users in India will now be able to leave comments on search results, somewhat like Wikipedia
Google just introduced a feature that will let you leave comments on search results for the world to see. Much like Wikipedia. Key Points
India TodayGoogle AI search expands to 120 countries, now will give people answers directly on search page
With Bing AI talking to users and offering them answers, Google is rapidly expanding AI capabilities of Google. The company is now rolling out search Generative Experience to 120 countries and the feature will allow users, who opt for it, to get information and answers directly on Google search page. Key Points
India TodayGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai to testify in US antitrust trial
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet Inc (GOOGL.O) and its subsidiary Google, will testify on Monday in the once-in-a generation antitrust fight with the U.S. government over Google's dominance of search and some parts of search advertising. Key Points
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A 'Green' search Engine Sees Danger—and Opportunity—in the Generative AI Revolution
Berlin-based Ecosia carved out a niche as a carbon-negative search engine. To adapt to the ChatGPT era, it's moving closer to Google and exploring how AI could help users cut carbon emissions. Key Points
WIREDGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai to testify Monday in US Google antitrust trial
Sundar Pichai, chief executive of Alphabet (GOOGL.O) and its subsidiary Google, will testify on Monday in the once-in-a generation antitrust fight over Google's dominance of search and some parts of search advertising. Key Points
ReutersED conducts searches at 30 locations in Rs 56,000-cr bank fraud case against Bhushan Steel promoters
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted search and survey operations at 30 locations, including Delhi NCR, Haryana, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Bhubaneswar, against the promoters of Bhushan Steel Limited (BSL) in connection with a bank fraud of Rs 56,000 crore. The investigation revealed that the promoters and directors of BSL formed several shell companies and rotated funds through a chain of multiple entities. Key Points
Economic TimesA 'Green' search Engine Sees Danger—and Opportunity—in the Generative AI Revolution
Berlin-based Ecosia carved out a niche as a carbon-negative search engine. To adapt to the ChatGPT era, it's moving closer to Google and exploring how AI could help users cut carbon emissions. Key Points
WIREDChatbot Hallucinations Are Poisoning Web Search
Untruths spouted by chatbots ended up on the web—and Microsoft's Bing search engine served them up as facts. Generative AI could make search harder to trust. Key Points
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US girl who disappeared while camping found safe after 2-day search: Cops
A 9-year-old girl who disappeared during a family camping trip in upstate New York was found “safe and in good health” on Monday after a massive two-day search. A person suspected in her abduction was also arrested, police said. Key Points
India TodayMicrosoft CEO calls search choice ‘bogus’ in Google's monopoly trial
Alphabet Inc.’s search division is accused of unlawfully maintaining a monopoly by paying $10 billion a year to make its search engine the default option. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesMicrosoft executive says Google deals kept Bing small
A Microsoft (MSFT.O) executive testified on Thursday that Apple (AAPL.O) and other smartphone makers turned down revenue sharing agreements that would have helped his company's Bing search engine - keeping Google in its dominant position on those devices as the default search engine. Key Points
ReutersGoogle’s AI-powered search to show related images, videos: Details inside
Google's AI-powered search Generative Experience (SGE) is getting an upgrade with the inclusion of images and videos, allowing for a richer multimedia experience. Google is working on expediting the appearance of the summary box and enhancing contextual information. Key Points
mintGoogle is giving search an AI makeover to compete with Microsoft’s new Bing, all you need to know
Google will soon be redefining the way Google search works. The tech giant will be incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) to make online web browsing experience simpler and more convenient for users. Key Points
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Google search to get a makeover, company planning to add AI and video features to improve user experience
Google is trying to make the search experience more ‘visual, snackable, personal, and human’. The company, as per the report, is trying to appeal to Gen Z with this makeover. Key Points
India TodayManappuram Finance shares plunge 12%
“The ED is conducting a search at our registered office. We are extending full cooperation to the department, including providing complete information sought by them,” the company said in an exchange filing. Key Points
FinancialexpressCan we resist the allure of liquid modernity, asks Charles Assisi
Humans have gone from being pilgrims in search of meaning to being tourists in search of excitement. It is time to find a way back, a way to add depth to our days. Key Points
Hindustan TimesGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai says AI will be added to search engine
Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that the tech giant is planning to add conversational artificial intelligence (AI) features to its search engine. Pichai added that the AI chatbot opportunity space is “bigger than before.” Key Points
The HinduGoogle introduces ‘Topic Filters’ feature to desktop search. Details inside
The tech giant has recently extended the availability of the 'topic filters' feature to the desktop version of Google Search..This update enables users to easily search and categorize the information they are looking for with greater precision. Key Points
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Microsoft threatens to restrict data from rival AI search tools
Microsoft Corp. has threatened to cut off access to its internet-search data, which it licenses to rival search engines, if they don’t stop using it as the basis for their own artificial intelligence chat products, according to people familiar with the dispute. Key Points
mintMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella calls Bing worse than Google, says he will do anything to make it better
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, during the US v. Google antitrust trial, said that Bing is behind Google because being the default search engine on a device is crucial for success. He highlighted that Google's deal with Apple to make Google search the default browser on iPhones has made it difficult for other search engines to compete Key Points
India TodayGoogle releases Circle to search feature for more Pixel smartphones, here is how it works
Google is extending its Circle to search feature to more Pixel phones after its initial roll-out on the Galaxy S24 series. The allows for reverse searches by circling an image or text. Key Points
India TodayYoga is second-most popular exercise in the US, finds study. Dance tops the list
The top two are followed by boxing, spin, zumba, pilates among others, according to fitness experts SET FOR SET. The least popular was cross-training. Key Points
ThePrintWhatsApp to soon let you search users by their username
In a bid to enhance user privacy and connectivity, WhatsApp is likely soon introduce a new search bar feature that will allow users to search for others using their usernames. Here are the details. Key Points
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