Category: WP-3
How to use Google’s new Gemini AI with Gmail, Google Docs, and more
ChatGPT only debuted to the public in November 2022, but it’s already had a profound impact on the way content is created and information is shared—though its artificial intelligence capabilities still come with a lot of caveats attached. Google has also been busy polishing up its own Google Gemini AI bot (albeit with some concerning …
Google under investigation in Italy over user consent practices
Italian competition watchdog AGCM launched an investigation into Google’s user consent practices for ad profiling. Why it matters. This probe highlights growing scrutiny of Google and the data practices of Big Tech in Europe, especially under new regulations like the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Details: The investigation focuses on how Google obtains consent to link …
Gmail shutting down this August?
(KGTV) — A major rumor going around online claims Gmail will be shutting down this August. But not to worry, it’s fiction. Last week, a user on X posted a screenshot of what appeared to be an email from Google Analytics announcing the company will be “sunsetting” Gmail. The email says Google is making the …
Google announces the Coalition for Secure AI
AI needs a security framework and applied standards that can keep pace with its rapid growth. That’s why last year we shared the Secure AI Framework (SAIF), knowing that it was just the first step. Of course, to operationalize any industry framework requires close collaboration with others — and above all a forum to make …
Elon Musk To Take On Gmail With New Xmail Service
Will Elon Musk try to kill Gmail with new Xmail service? AFP via Getty Images As the furor over a hoax email purporting to come from Google and detailing how Gmail was to supposedly be closed down on August 1 starts to evaporate, Elon Musk just added fuel to the fire by claiming to be …
Google AI Features Coming to NBC 2024 Paris Olympics Coverage
Google Maps integration on NBC’s Paris Olympics coverage. Google/NBC When NBC “chief superfan commentator” Leslie Jones decides to learn about a new sport during her coverage of this year’s Paris Olympics, she will turn to Google Gemini to help her out. Or during NBC’s primetime coverage, when the host wants to explain why lane assignments …
Proton Mail Adds an Open-Source AI Writing Assistant to Take on Gmail
People who don’t like the user data-hungry nature of Gmail usually look towards privacy-focused options like Proton Mail, Tuta, StartMail, etc. Gone are the days when such services were lacking in terms of features and accessibility. Nowadays, they are setting the standard for email services globally, with Big Tech having to learn a thing or …
Google Search Ranking Algorithm Update & Volatility Around July 18th
We may be seeing the start of a Google Search ranking algorithm update, as I am starting to see volatility spiking in the Google Search results and a spike in chatter within the SEO community. I know we are expecting the next core update to touch down in the coming weeks, so maybe Google is …
Google denies Gmail is shutting down after viral hoax
Google has reassured users that Gmail is not shutting down despite widespread hoaxes on social media. A viral post falsely claimed the email service would close in August, garnering over seven million views. Google debunked the rumour on the same platform. Experts warn of the dangers of misinformation, citing the incident as a prime example. …
A comprehensive list of 2024 tech layoffs
The tech layoff wave is still going strong in 2024. Following significant workforce reductions in 2022 and 2023, this year has already seen 60,000 job cuts across 254 companies, according to independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi. Companies like Tesla, Amazon, Google, TikTok, Snap and Microsoft have conducted sizable layoffs in the first months of 2024. Smaller-sized …