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AI is starting to outperform meteorologists
A machine learning-based weather prediction program called “GraphCast” can outperform traditional weather pattern prediction technologies at a 90% verification rate.
Google sues scammers that allegedly released a malware-filled Bard knockoff
Google is suing a group of scammers that released an “unpublished” version of its Bard AI software that was riddled with malware. The perpetrators are believed to be based in Vietnam.
YouTube will soon show visitors a personalized For You section on channel pages
YouTube is adding a new For You section to creator channels. The TikTok-like feature will be personalized to each visitor, recommending content from a channel based on the viewer’s watch history.
Google workers publish letter criticizing company’s Israel-Palestine ‘double standard’
A group of Google employees has published an open letter calling out an alleged double standard in the company related to freedom of expression surrounding the Israel-Hamas war. The letter condemns “hate, abuse and retaliation” within the company against Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian workers and demands it pulls out of Project Nimbus.
Google's AI-powered search feature goes global with a 120-country expansion
Six months after its debut, Google's AI-empowered SGE system is spreading to 120 countries in seven languages.
Google wants to help you create new smart home automations with AI-generated scripts
Google is rolling out new features and improvements for Home and Nest, one of which could make it much easier for users to create complex home automations even if they don't know how to code.
Google and major mobile carriers want Europe to regulate Apple's iMessage platform
The EU's Digital Market Act prohibits Apple and other tech giants from favoring their own systems.
Google is rolling out tools that let advertisers create AI-generated content
Google is rolling out a new feature that allow advertisers to create AI generated content using the same technology as the Bard chatbot
Google has fixed a bug in Android 14 that locked Pixel users out of their devices
Many Pixel owners have been left with a bad taste in their mouths after it took Google over a month to fix a serious bug
Waze will now warn you if a road has a history of crashes
Waze's latest feature focuses on safety and will give you the knowledge needed to make an informed choice about the route you're taking.
Google creates a brand new hub for shopping deals
Chrome now also has its own coupon code tool.
Thousands of people are uninstalling ad blockers after YouTube's big crackdown
Ad blocking companies say that thousands of people are uninstalling their products after YouTube started cracking down on ad blockers.
How the meandering legal definition of 'fair use' cost us Napster but gave us Spotify
From DMCA takedowns to Content ID filters, record labels continue to crack down on online music sharing.
Google's plan to build 15,000 homes for the San Francisco Bay Project fizzles out
Google has ended its agreement with real estate developer Landlease for its San Francisco Bay Project, effectively scrapping its plans to build a campus with thousands of homes for employees and locals.
Chrome for iOS now lets you move the address bar to the bottom
Google has rolled out the ability to move Chrome's address bar to the bottom of the screen from the top.
Google and Match Group settle antitrust case before it goes to trial
Match will use both Google's payment system and its own as part of their agreement.
Google's Pixel Tablet is on sale for a new low of $399
The Google Pixel Tablet has dropped to a new low of $399 ahead of Black Friday.
Google paid $26 billion in 2021 for default search engine status
A Google executive testified on Friday that the company paid $26.3 billion to other companies to acquire traffic, including default search engine status. A significant portion of that likely went to Apple.
Google updates Maps with a flurry of AI features including 'Immersive View for routes'
New AI navigation features are coming to Google Maps.
Google expands its bug bounty program to target generative AI attacks
New guidance outlines what discoveries garner financial rewards.

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