Uber has recently let go of a group of AI training contractors, ending their work two months earlier than initially promised. These workers were part of Project Sandbox, a program where Uber provides AI training services to other companies, specifically Google in this case. Around a dozen contractor
Google is making waves in the AI world. It's not just about a recent win in court. The company is leading the pack, and it's doing so in a smart way. One big reason is Gemini, Google's chatbot. More people are using it, especially since Google added new tools for making pictures. This has helped Go
Google is in hot water again, this time over its advertising technology, or AdTech, business. The U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has accused Google of having a monopoly in this area. A judge has already agreed, saying Google has two illegal monopolies. Now, the big question is: what's the punishm
Old Dominion University (ODU) has taken a big step forward by teaming up with Google to create MonarchSphere, an AI incubator. This isn't just about using AI; it's about building a whole new way for students and teachers to work together with businesses to tackle real-life problems. The university'
The stock market had a mixed day, with some big tech names standing out. Nvidia saw a boost in its stock value, thanks to strong earnings. This pushed Dow Jones futures up, even as the broader market took a step back. Google also held its ground, showing resilience in the face of the market's retrea
Google is working on a feature for Android that lets users share contact info just by tapping phones together. This is similar to Apple's NameDrop feature on iPhones. The feature is called "Gesture Exchange" or "Contact Exchange" right now, but the final name might be different. The way it works is
Google Duo, a video calling app loved by millions, is saying goodbye. The app, which has been downloaded over 5 billion times, will be replaced by Google Meet. This change has been in the works since 2020, but users now have until January 2026 to make the switch. Duo was known for its simple design
Google is bringing its new voice assistant, Gemini, to more TVs. Until now, only a few smart TVs had this feature. But now, if you have a Google TV Streamer, you can try it out. All you need is a TV with an HDMI port, a good internet connection, and your streamer should be ready to go. Gemini is di
Google is adding a new feature to its finance tools. It will now include odds from prediction platforms Kalshi and Polymarket. This move could expose millions of users to these platforms, which are facing legal challenges. Kalshi and Polymarket argue that their platforms are not gambling sites. The
Hackers are getting smarter with AI. They're now using it to create and change their malicious code on the fly. This makes it harder for security systems to catch them. Google's security team found at least five different types of malware that use AI. These malware strains can generate new code as
