CNBC reports Friday that fewer than 550 full-time engineers are left at the husk of a company — 1,300 in total — which, a few months ago, employed more than 7,500.
Google reportedly sees ChatGPT as a threat to its business and has sped up development of AI-powered products. It's claimed that the company could demo an AI chatbot for search at I/O in May.
Starting today, YouTube is rolling out a new Partner Program agreement ahead of February 1st, when creators can begin earning ad share revenue on their Shorts views.
Last October, the Competition Commission of India barred Google from requiring OEMs to preinstall its apps and services on their phones. On Saturday, Google challenged the decision through the country's Supreme Court.
Google is working with Spotify to help people quickly move music or podcast playback between speakers and headphones via the Android media player. That should make the speaker handoff process more seamless.