Google turns off AI and search for K-12 students unless schools opt in
Critics including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former FTC chair Lina Khan accused Google of pressuring schools.
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Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Passes Away After Battle with Cancer
Mountain View, CA — The tech industry mourns the loss of a trailblazing leader as former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki passed away after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. The news was confirmed by Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who expressed deep sadness at the passing of his dear friend and colleague. Wojcicki’s Legacy: Pichai’s Tribute:…
Federal Court Rules Google Engaged in Monopolistic Practices
A federal district court ruled on Monday that Google engaged in monopolistic behavior by paying to become the default internet search engine on mobile devices from other tech companies, marking a significant victory for the Justice Department. According to Bloomberg, Google paid $26.3 billion in 2021 to companies including Apple and Samsung. The Justice Department…
Tech Giants Under Fire: Google, Microsoft, and Meta AI Tools Face Scrutiny Over Autocomplete and Censorship Claims
In recent weeks, a significant controversy has emerged involving major technology companies and their handling of sensitive information. Reports have surfaced that Google’s Autocomplete feature, along with AI tools from Microsoft’s Copilot and Meta, have failed to display search results related to an alleged assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. This issue has not…
Feds Prepare to Take Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Case Before a Grand Jury
By Thee Arizona Times May 29th, 2024 Federal investigators are currently in the process of arranging for the accusers of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs to testify before a federal grand jury in New York City, as reported by CNN. This significant development indicates the advancement of the US Justice Department’s efforts to potentially pursue…
TENSIONS Rise: Google Terminates 28 Workers Over Controversial Contract
In response to this week’s sit-in protests at two of its offices, Google fired 28 employees, according to an internal memo that The Verge was able to get. Nine workers were suspended on Tuesday before being taken into custody in California and New York. According to CNN, the dismissed workers had participated in demonstrations against…