Google for India 2024 to take place on October 3: Everything you can expect to be announced
Google is set to host its annual Google For India event on October 3. At the event, the tech giant will make some India-specific announcements, and may also launch some India-first products. Here is what you can expect from the event. Key Points
India TodayGoogle’s Next Antitrust Trial Could Make Online Ads Less Annoying
Google will be in court on Monday to face allegations of an ad tech monopoly. Experts say that a DOJ win could create a better browsing future. Key Points
WIREDGoogle AI Overviews is now in India with country-focused features: Here is what is new
After launching in the US, Google has expanded AI Overviews in India and 5 more countries. AI Overviews is a feature that provides users with concise and informative summaries of complex topics. Let’s look at what it has for India. Key Points
India TodayGoogle’s future siege? U.S Court explores breaking up company after landmark ruling
Google may face a breakup after a court ruling found it monopolized the online search market. The DOJ is considering forcing Google to share data, sell key assets, or separate Android from Google. Key Points
mintIndian govt issues high severity warning to Google Chrome users. Here's what you should do next
CERT-In issues high-severity warning for Google Chrome users on Windows, mac, and Linux due to multiple vulnerabilities allowing remote code execution. Users are urged to update their browsers. Key Points
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Google to empower 10,000 Indian startups in artificial intelligence, unveils new tools
Company to soon launch the Agricultural Landscape Understanding Research API to make agricultural practices more data-driven. Google on Wednesday said it is... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaGoogle announces Made by Google Event on August 13, hints at Pixel 9 launch
Google has announced the date for its Made by Google event. It will be hosted on August 13 and Google is expected to launch the Pixel 9 as well as the Pixel Watch 3 during the event. Key Points
India TodayGoogle to use Gemini AI to tackle advanced cyber threats
‘Google threat intelligence’ AI-driven Gemini provides conversational search. In a bid to better protect enterprises from cyber incidents, Google on Tuesday... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaNCLAT defers hearing on Google's Play Store billing policy to July 5
The three funds worth collective target of Rs. 500 crores focussed on backing GIFT City- based start-ups. Key Points
Business TodayGoogle to use Gemini AI to tackle advanced cyber threats
‘Google threat intelligence’ AI-driven Gemini provides conversational search. In a bid to better protect enterprises from cyber incidents, Google on Tuesday... Key Points
The Tribune India
Google Pixel 8a leaks surface online: Powerful battery, enhanced cameras, and new color options expected
Leaks about the upcoming Google Pixel 8a suggest it will feature a 6.1-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a Tensor G3 chipset, and a 4,492mAh battery. Expected camera setup includes a 64MP rear and 13MP front camera. Rumored launch date aligns with Google I/O on May 14th. Key Points
mintGoogle Doodle pays tribute to French-Iranian photographer and journalist Abbas Attar on his 80th birthday
Google Doodle pays tribute to French Iranian photographer and journalist Abbas Attar on his 80th birthday. Abbas Attar was born in southeast Iran on March 29 in 1944. Key Points
mintFrench competition watchdog hits Google with 250 million euro fine
International Business News: France fined Google 250 million euros for breaching EU rules with AI service Gemini. Google accepted without contesting. Lack of good faith negotiatio Key Points
Times Of IndiaWhy antitrust body CCI has ordered probe into Google's Play Store policies amid tussle with Indian apps
Regulator says Google ‘prima facie’ appears to be violating the Competition Act, 2002. Applicants claimed the tech giant’s policies were ‘discriminatory and unfair’. Key Points
ThePrintGovt releases high risk warning for Google Chrome users, says update your system urgently to protect sensitive data
Indian government's cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, has released a high-risk warning for Google Chrome users due to multiple vulnerabilities in the browser. Users are urged to update their systems immediately to protect their sensitive data and prevent potential cyberattacks. Key Points
India Today
Google Play Store will soon allow users to download multiple apps at the same time
Google Play Store is reportedly testing a feature to enable simultaneous downloads of multiple apps. This move, long-awaited by Android users, will likely enhance the overall user experience on the Play Store. Key Points
India TodayGoogle’s App Store Ruled an Illegal Monopoly, as a Jury Sides With Epic Games
A jury in San Francisco unanimously found that Google stifled competition for its app store. A judge will now decide on what fixes to require at the company, but appeals could delay the impact of the case for years. Key Points
WIREDFormer Google engineer charged with AI theft and alleged collaboration with Chinese firms
Chinese national Linwei Ding was apprehended in Newark, California, and faces four counts of federal trade secret theft. Each count carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison. Key Points
mintGoogle, Indian apps agree on four-month truce in billing fee faceoff
Google said on Tuesday that it was restoring the status quo for hundreds of apps by ten developers including Info Edge, Matrimony.com, People Interactive, Truly Madly, Kuku FM and Altt. The truce marks a pause in the acrimonious face-off between Indian internet firms and Google over the US firms billing policies. Key Points
Economic TimesStatus quo for Indian apps in Google row; D2C brands push offline
Google is providing an extended timeline to ten companies to pay the service fee applicable for in-app purchases made by users. According to sources, the timeline will be stretched till the time there is a concrete verdict from the Supreme Court. Key Points
Economic Times
Why Telco body is citing Google-vs-Indian apps showdown in its own tussle with 'global behemoths'
Google last week delisted nearly 10 Indian apps from Play Store citing non-compliance with the billing policy. However, many were reinstated later, as the Centre also intervened. Key Points
ThePrintGoogle agrees to reinstate delisted Indian apps on Play Store after govt intervention
Google had on Friday removed from its Play Store apps from a dozen of developers, including popular ones by Matrimony.com and job search app Naukri, for non compliance with its in-app payment guidelines. Key Points
Economic TimesGoogle's move will cause ‘irreparable harm to the market’: Indian startups' plea to CCI on app delisting row
Indian startups urge antitrust watchdog to make Google reinstate apps delisted for policy reasons, claiming the move is anti-competitive and will harm the market. Google delisted around 200 Indian apps for policy reasons while reinstating only 15. Key Points
mintGovt looks for a fix in Google vs Indian apps; NPCI eyes evenly-sliced UPI pie
As Google and Indian internet firms face off on billing, the government is seeking a return to the status quo and a “long-term solution”. This and more in todays ETtech Morning Dispatch. Key Points
Economic TimesEx-Google employee says losing job helped him find his true calling, lists what to do after getting laid off
A former Google employee shared how losing his job enabled him to start his own business, which was his true calling. He also shared things that people must do right after getting laid off. Key Points
India Today
Google issues apology to India over AI controversy; Gemini's reliability questioned: Report
Google faces backlash over AI platform Gemini in India, issues apology to Prime Minister Modi. Government seeks clarification on platform's unreliability. Controversy escalates with allegations of racial bias and historical inaccuracies, leading to calls for CEO Sundar Pichai's resignation. Key Points
mintIndian internet companies dial up fight against Google
Indian companies have asked the government to give Google a “strategic response” on what they deem to be monopolistic behaviour by the US tech major. Meanwhile, Google has maintained that its actions against the ten companies are only to make the ecosystem “fair” for a “vast majority” of developers who comply with its norms. Key Points
Economic TimesGoogle’s googly has confounded digital companies and the government
The company backtracked on its removal of Indian apps from its store after the government intervened. But in the absence of any visible competition to the Play Store, this is not the end of the battle. Key Points
mintIT minister: "I will be telling Google..."
The Indian government is taking a strong stance against Google's recent removal of certain apps, including popular matrimonial services, from the Play Store. IT and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized that India's thriving startup ecosystem cannot be dictated to by "big tech" companies. Key Points
Times Of IndiaGoogle faces criticism after removing 10 Indian apps from Play Store
Google has removed 10 Indian apps from its Play Store, including well-known ones like BharatMatrimony, Jeevansathi, Naukri.com, and Shaadi.com. Key Points
India Today
Google to remove 10 Indian matrimony apps from Play Store over fee dispute
The dispute centres on the startups' efforts to stop Google from imposing a fee of 11% to 26% on in-app payments in India, after antitrust authorities ordered it to dismantle an earlier system of charging 15%... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaGoogle delisted apps from Play Store without giving due notice: Info Edge
Info Edge's mobile applications, including Naukri, Naukri Recruiter, Naukrigulf, 99acres, and Shiksha, were delisted from the Google Play Store due to non-compliance with billing policies. The company is reviewing options for reinstatement after being compliant with the Supreme Court order. Key Points
Economic TimesGoogle drops several key Indian apps from its store
India Business News: Google has removed several Indian apps, including some popular ones, from its app store Play, for not complying with its billing policy. Learn more about this major action by Google and its dispute with app developers. Key Points
Times Of IndiaGoogle starts removing apps from Play Store for not paying service fee
New Delhi, Mar 1 (PTI) Google on Friday began removing some apps, including popular matrimony apps, from its Play Store in India over a dispute on service fee payments. Google said that 10 companies in the country, including “many well-established” had avoided paying fees despite benefiting from the platform. It did not name the firms […] Key Points
ThePrintGoogle starts removing apps like shaadi.com, Bharat Matrimony from Play Store for not paying service fee
The dispute is over Google imposing a fee of 11% to 26% on in-app payments after anti-competition body CCI ordered scrapping of an earlier system of charging 15%... Key Points
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Google cracks down on Indian apps over service fee dispute, matrimonial sites most affected
Matrimony.com dating apps Bharat Matrimony, Christian Matrimony, Muslim Matrimony and Jodii were deleted Friday. Founder Murugavel Janakiraman described it as a ‘dark day.’ Key Points
ThePrintGoogle India may remove BharatMatrimony, Info Edge and 8 others for non-payment. All you need to know
The dispute revolves around the startups' resistance to Google's imposition of a service fee ranging from 11-26 percent, on in-app payments in India. This comes after antitrust authorities mandated Google to dismantle its previous system, which charged fees between 15-30 percent. Key Points
mintGoogle's Gemini opens our eyes to who we really are: Guinea pigs for gen AI
Google's new chatbot is not too woke, but too rushed. Rather than waiting for regulation to catch up with constantly evolving technology, it is for tech firms to invest in AI safety and quality. Key Points
mintThe AI Culture Wars Are Just Getting Started
Google apologized after its Gemini model caused offense by being too “woke.” Expect political fights over AI’s values to worsen as the technology becomes more capable. Key Points
WIREDGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai to employees: ...completely unacceptable and we got it wrong
Read the letter from Google CEO Sundar Pichai addressing the recent controversy surrounding the Gemini app's problematic text and image responses. Pichai acknowledges the unacceptable bias and vows to make necessary changes. Key Points
Times Of India
'Ultra Woke' Gemini Lands Google In Trouble | How Can AI Chatbots Be Trained On Bias? | Chapters
In less than a month of launching its new Gemini AI image generator, Google has had to pull it down. Gemini's apparent inability to generate images of white people and accurately depict historical images has led to widespread backlash. In a blog post, Google apologised for the faulty rollout, and for the embarrassing and wrong pictures that were being generated. But this brings us to the question, how exactly are chatbots really trained - and what goes into ensuring that they give accurate responses that are not biased or offensive -- and how can this be controlled considering we're in the age of AI and in the middle of an election year? Key Points
https://www.livemint.com'Unacceptable, we were wrong : Under-fire Google CEO Pichai reacts to Gemini AI fall-out
Google CEO Sundar Pichai addressed concerns over the company's AI model, Gemini, which faced backlash for displaying racial bias and problematic responses. Pichai admitted the responses were unacceptable and mentioned ongoing efforts to address the issues. The controversy has raised questions about the risks of biased AI in everyday applications. Elon Musk accused Google of running racist, anti-civilizational programming with its AI models. Gemini, formerly known as Bard, is Google's attempt to rival OpenAI's ChatGPT. Key Points
Economic TimesGoogle Maps error traps tourists in forest, they face a river with a crocodile and much more
Google Maps led two German tourists into the vast Australian wilderness, resulting in a harrowing week-long survival ordeal. The tech giant has since apologised and removed the problematic path from the map. Key Points
India TodayGoogle Play Judge Calls $700 Million Settlement Bad for Customers
A federal judge appeared skeptical of Alphabet Inc.’s $700 million proposed settlement with states and consumers to resolve claims that the Google Play app store abuses its market power. Key Points
mintMicrosoft wanted to sell Bing search engine to Apple in 2018, here is why it never happened
Microsoft wanted to sell Bing search engine to Apple in 2018 or establish a join venture with the Cupertino-based giant. However, the deal never went through. Key Points
India Today
Google Chrome users beware! This malware can disguise itself as Chrome to steal your photos, passwords
A dangerous new malware, camouflaged as Google Chrome, is targeting Android users. The malware, linked to the threat actor 'Roaming Mantis', can execute itself without user interaction, compromising sensitive information. Key Points
India TodayAlphabet to shut Google Pay in US; India ops unaffected
Google Pay will be shut down in the US on June 4, 2024, and users will be migrated to Google Wallet. It's payment services remain unaffected in India. Key Points
Economic TimesIT minister to Google India: Government has said this before, I repeat for 'attention'
Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar warns Google India that India’s Digital Nagriks must not be experimented on with unreliable platforms/ algorithms/ models. Read more about the controversy and Google's response. Key Points
Times Of IndiaDigital nagriks not to be experimented on with ‘unreliable’ models, algorithms: MoS IT Chandrasekhar warns Google
Under fire over AI tool Gemini’s objectionable response and bias to a question on PM Modi, Google concedes that chatbot ‘may not always be reliable’. Union... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaGoogle Chrome users alert! Govt warns of critical vulnerability: How to stay safe
CERT-In alerts Google Chrome users to critical vulnerabilities, prompting swift action to update to latest version. Google's recent release resolves 12 security issues, with rewards for researchers. Proactive software updates are vital for safeguarding against cyber threats. Key Points
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Google Tweaked Search to Comply With EU Rules. Yelp Says It Makes Results Even More Unfair
Google says its new designs comply with the Digital Markets Act, which bars platforms from favoring their own tools. Yelp says tests show one tweak made people even more likely to stick with Google. Key Points
WIREDGoogle killing Gmail in August 2024? Don’t believe rumours, only a part of it is accurate
Rumours about Google killing off Gmail in August this year have been doing rounds on X. However, only a part of this is accurate. Key Points
India Today