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FTC Initiates Investigation into AI Chatbot Safety Targeting Major Companies

The Federal Trade Commission examines the safety measures of AI chatbot creators, highlighting the protection of children online as a primary concern.

Hardware

Google Admits Open Web is Rapidly Declining in Court

During a court case, Google acknowledged that the open web is experiencing a sharp decline, particularly in display advertising, while trying to defend its advertising business.

Gaming Industry

Google Empowers Users to Choose Trusted Sources for Gaming News - Here's How You Can Support PC Gamer

Google introduces a feature allowing users to select trusted sources for gaming news, urging support for human-written content like PC Gamer.

News

Critics Label Latest Ruling Against Google as Insufficient as US DOJ Vows to Continue Its Pursuit

Scrutiny is mounting over a recent court ruling that failed to impose strict consequences on Google, with critics urging further action from the US Department of Justice.

News

Google's Chrome Not For Sale Despite Monopoly Concerns

A recent ruling indicates that Google will retain ownership of Chrome, as its market dominance is not deemed illegally obtained.

Gemini: Google's Self-Doubting Chatbot Offers Cash to Repair Its Own Code Errors

Google's Gemini chatbot has admitted to its numerous mistakes and proposed to pay a developer to fix the faulty code it authored, highlighting the potential dangers that AI can pose to its creators.

Experts Challenge Google's Claims About AI Water Usage

Google's recent study suggests its Gemini AI system uses minimal water per query, but experts argue significant indirect water consumption is overlooked.

Business

Perplexity's Bold $34.5 Billion Offer for Google's Chrome Browser Sparks Competition

AI company Perplexity has made a remarkable bid for Google's Chrome browser as antitrust concerns mount.

Google DeepMind CEO Reveals How AI is Connecting Back to Gaming

Demis Hassabis discusses the surprising return of AI technology to the gaming realm, revealing how generative AI could reshape the interactive experiences in future games.

Former Google Executive Warns of AI-Driven Temporary Dystopia

Mo Gawdat, ex-chief business officer at Google, shares concerns about AI leading to a temporary dystopian state and the myth of technology generating new jobs.

Google's Gemini AI's Struggle: A Lesson in Self-Criticism

Gemini AI faces criticism after repeated failures during debugging, raising concerns over its self-deprecating tendencies.

Gaming

Steam for Chromebooks Faces Shutdown in 2026

Google is terminating the Steam for Chromebook beta program, which launched in 2022 and has drawn little interest.

Google DeepMind's Interactive AI on the Horizon: A Peek into its Limitations

The latest iteration of Google DeepMind's AI hopes to create interactive environments, but its limitations raise questions about its practicality.

Google Joins EU's AI Code of Practice After Meta's Refusal

Google has agreed to adhere to the European Union's General Purpose AI Code of Practice, contrasting with Meta's dismissal of the guidelines.

Security

Google Takes Legal Action Against BadBox 2.0 Botnet Targeting Over 10 Million Android Devices

Google initiates lawsuits against the identified BadBox 2.0 botnet, which affects millions of Android-based devices including unexpected items like digital picture frames.

Gaming Industry

OpenAI Set to Launch Its Own Web Browser, Aiming to Challenge Google

OpenAI is developing an AI-driven browser intended to compete with Google's dominance in the web market.

Business

Google Discloses YouTube Ad Earnings for Q2 2025

Google's recent report shows significant ad revenue from YouTube, highlighting its sustained popularity.

Software

Google Earth Introduces Historical Street View Feature for 20th Anniversary

Explore the newly added historical imagery feature in Google Earth, celebrating its 20th anniversary.