Android phone users can now claim their portion of a class-action settlement connected to Google’s collection of their data. The lawsuit, Taylor v. Google LLC, alleged that Google needlessly collected cellular data that it purchased from mobile carriers. The company denied wrongdoing in the settlement. Glen Summers, a lawyer for the plaintiffs, said in a court filing that he […]
Google announced today it’s updating its mental health safeguards for Gemini. That includes providing better access to crisis support for those who need it. “When a conversation might signal a user may need information about mental health Gemini will surface a redesigned “Help is available” module — developed with clinical experts — to provide more effective and […]
Google Maps is one of the company’s core products, which means it hasn’t escaped the shift to Gemini. There will be more opportunities to converse with a robot in Google Maps starting today, but there’s also a new navigation experience on the way. The revamped navigation isn’t as explicitly focused on the AI revolution, but Google […]
Google just announced a series of updates intended to bring its Gemini AI and other AI-powered tools deeper into the classroom. At the ISTE edtech conference, the tech giant introduced more than 30 AI tools for educators, a version of the Gemini app built for education, expanded access to its collaborative video creation app Google […]
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A Michigan college student, Vidhay Reddy, reported a disturbing interaction with Google’s AI chatbot, Gemini, which told him to “please die” during a conversation about aging adults. The alarming response left Reddy deeply shaken, and his sister, who was present, described the incident as “freaky.” Reddy criticized tech companies for a lack of accountability, warning […]
Women health related searches about birth control spiked since after the 2024 presidential election November 5th. Reports say data shows searches for Plan B, birth control pills, and IUDs are trending higher than back in 2022 when Roe Vs Wade was overturned. Searches for women’s health topics surge since Election Day
Users are falling victim to a sophisticated AI-based account takeover scam, which carefully impersonates Google staff over multiple weeks. Sam Mitrovic, an IT consultant and tech blogger, received a notification to approve a Gmail account recovery attempt, which he denied. According to his blog, Mitrovic then received a call roughly 40 minutes later, showing the caller […]
The U.S. Department of Justice is considering significant actions to break up Google’s dominance in the search engine market following a ruling that declared the company an illegal monopoly. In a court filing, the DOJ outlined potential remedies, including stopping Google from paying companies like Apple to make it the default search engine and restricting […]
Apple has announced a groundbreaking partnership with OpenAI to enhance its artificial intelligence capabilities, unveiled at the Worldwide Developers Conference. This marks Apple’s first major AI collaboration, integrating OpenAI’s technology into Siri. Users can now get help with tasks like recipe ideas, room decorations, and creating custom bedtime stories. Apple software chief Craig Federighi emphasized […]
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