AI & Cloud Google Orange April 10, 2024 Google Cloud strengthens AI ties with Orange Google Cloud expanded a partnership with Orange to include generative AI use cases designed to improve customer experiences and keep sensitive data within national bounds. By Mike Robuck
Devices Google North America April 9, 2024 Google debuts revamped device locator service Google launched its upgraded Find My Device network across the US and Canada to help users locate Android devices by ringing them or viewing location information on a map, even when devices are offline. By Mike Robuck
AI & Cloud Google March 28, 2024 Amazon concludes $4B GenAI investment in Anthropic Amazon wrapped up its $4 billion investment in Anthropic by kicking in an additional $2.75 billion to complete a deal made last year By Mike Robuck
Apple Europe Google Regulation March 22, 2024 EC eyes probes of Google, Apple for DMA violations The European Commission was reported to be considering investigations of Apple and Google for possible violations of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act, which could lead to large fines if breaches are found. By Mike Robuck
AI & Cloud Google March 19, 2024 YouTube launches AI labelling tool Alphabet-owned YouTube unveiled a labelling tool that requires content creators to disclose when videos contain AI-generated or synthetic material, as part of a plan to improve transparency and trust with users. By Mike Robuck
Google Regulation March 18, 2024 Google faces fresh probe in India Google found itself once again targeted by India's competition watchdog, which kicked off a probe following complaints by domestic start-ups about the search giant's in-app payment fees, Reuters reported. By Joseph Waring
AI & Cloud Google March 12, 2024 Google throttles Gemini chatbot election queries Google enacted restrictions on election-related questions placed with its Gemini chatbot, which reflected its concern over how AI could be used to provide misinformation or inaccurate responses. By Mike Robuck