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Google antitrust cases may not be enough to stop AI-powered search from obliterating news industry: experts
Google’s AI-powered search engine is seen as a potential death blow for cash-strapped media outlets -- and some experts claim a fresh US antitrust clampdown is the industry's only hope for survival....
Google admits massive document leak related to search algorithm is authentic
The documents amount to “the biggest leak that we’ve ever seen come out of Google for search,” according to Michael King, the CEO of consulting firm iPullRank.
Google 'taking swift action' to remove bizarre AI search results — like telling users to eat rocks
AI Overviews allegedly responded to “how many rocks should a child eat?” by falsely claiming UC Berkeley geologists recommend “eating at least one small rock per day.”
Google's 'AI Overviews' advises adding glue to pizza sauce, lists 'health benefits' of tobacco for tweens: 'Disaster'
“Mixing cheese into the sauce helps add moisture to the cheese and dry out the sauce,” Google’s AI Overview said. “You can also add about 1/8 cup of non-toxic glue...
Google's AI-powered search engine could be 'catastrophic' for news publishers: critics
News Media Alliance CEO Danielle Coffey – who leads a nonprofit that represents more than 2,200 publishers, including The Post – described Google’s plans as a “perverse twist on innovation”...
ChatGPT maker OpenAI to unveil Google search competitor on Monday: sources
OpenAI's search product is an extension of its flagship ChatGPT product, and enables ChatGPT to pull in direct information from the Web and include citations.
Firing anti-Israel subversives is a good start, but Google's Sundar Pichai has a long way to go
It looks like Google finally got around to googling Winston Churchill’s famous quote: “An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last.”
Google may charge subscription fees for controversial AI-powered searches: report
A subscription plan would mark the first time in Google’s history that it has charged for use of its search engine.
I used to flip burgers at McDonald's — here's how I 'accidentally' became a millionaire
Joe Davies says aspiring entrepreneurs need these three key traits — personal drive, curiosity, and a burning desire to make money.
Google moving 'full steam ahead' to cement search monopoly even after historic DOJ trial began: watchdog letter
The letter, which was sent to FTC chief Lina Khan and the DOJ’s top antitrust lawyer, asserted that Google is still moving “full steam ahead” with anticompetitive practices.
Reason why Google search quality is getting worse: study
The analysis revealed that Google and the other search engines have “significant problems with highly optimized (affiliate) content."
Jeff Bezos backs AI-powered startup valued at $520M that's working to rival Google search
Perplexity works as a chatbot-style search engine that responds to queries using OpenAI's GPT technology.
What did you Google in 2023? ‘Barbie,’ Israel-Hamas war are among the year’s top internet searches
On Monday, the California-based tech giant released its “Year in Search,” a roundup of 2023’s top global queries, ranging from unforgettable pop culture moments (hello, Barbenheimer ), to the loss of beloved...
Google's longtime ad chief stepping down weeks after antitrust trial testimony
Dischler had raised eyebrows after admitting Google had silently raised ad prices to hit revenue targets.
Google search antitrust judge admits he has 'no idea' how he will rule
Judge Amit Mehta made the frank admission near the conclusion of the evidentiary phrase at the sweeping 10-week trial.
Google witness accidentally reveals company pays Apple 36% of search ad revenue
Google's top lawyer reportedly "visibly cringed" at the reveal.
Online maps from Chinese companies omit Israel's name as war in Gaza rages
The country name "Israel" does not appear on online maps on the Chinese search engine Baidu or the Alibaba-backed maps app Amap, though surrounding countries' names are clearly shown.
Google's AI technology could further entrench online search monopoly: lawmakers
Rep. Ken Buck said the competition concerns around Google’s business will “absolutely” get worse as AI takes hold.
Alphabet shares dive as Google cloud revenue weakens
Revenue growth at Google's cloud unit to slow to 22.5% in the third quarter, from 28% in the prior three-month period.
Japan probes Google over alleged antitrust violations as global scrutiny mounts
Japan's probe is the latest sign of a mounting global crackdown of Google’s business practices.