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4 hours ago

Google's Pentagon AI deal reportedly drove the DeepMind team to unionize - Engadget

DeepMind workers in the UK voted to unionize, seeking recognition from unions and expressing concerns over AI technology use by the US Defense Department.

1 hour ago

Google DeepMind workers in the U.K. vote to unionize over military AI contracts amid internal backlash over its Pentagon deal | Fortune

DeepMind workers in the UK are attempting to form a union in response to Google's military contracts and ethical concerns over AI use.

EU data protection

4 hours ago

Google's Pentagon AI deal reportedly drove the DeepMind team to unionize - Engadget

DeepMind workers in the UK voted to unionize, seeking recognition from unions and expressing concerns over AI technology use by the US Defense Department.

Google Ads Launches New Tools For Mapping Incrementality | AdExchanger

Google enhances Data Manager with a Map View to improve first-party data activation and campaign performance analysis.

fromComputerworld

6 hours ago

Microsoft, Google push AI agent governance into enterprise IT mainstream

Companies are enhancing controls for AI agents, but governing those beyond platform boundaries remains a significant challenge for enterprises.

#ai

11 hours ago

Google DeepMind workers in UK vote to unionize amid deal with US military

Google DeepMind workers in the UK voted to unionize due to concerns over military contracts and ethical implications of AI technology.

Online marketing

Daily Search Forum Recap: May 4, 2026

Google's AI works better in isolation, Search Console fixed data logging, Ask.com has shut down, and new features are being tested.

Google's AI deal with the Pentagon has sparked employee backlash. But don't expect a repeat of Project Maven | Fortune

Google's leadership is resisting employee opposition to a new military AI contract, indicating a shift in the company's response to internal dissent.

Privacy technologies

fromArs Technica

The hidden cost of Google's AI defaults and the illusion of choice

Google's generative AI, Gemini, raises privacy concerns despite claims of user data protection.

fromThe Verge

Google Search queries hit an 'all time high' last quarter

Google Search queries reached an all-time high in Q1 2026, driven by AI innovations and significant revenue growth.

Google Search AI Overview Ask Anything Box Sticks As You Scroll

Google is testing a sticky 'Ask Anything' AI Overview box that remains visible during searches.

11 hours ago

Google DeepMind workers in UK vote to unionize amid deal with US military

Google DeepMind workers in the UK voted to unionize due to concerns over military contracts and ethical implications of AI technology.

Online marketing

Daily Search Forum Recap: May 4, 2026

Google's AI works better in isolation, Search Console fixed data logging, Ask.com has shut down, and new features are being tested.

Google's AI deal with the Pentagon has sparked employee backlash. But don't expect a repeat of Project Maven | Fortune

Google's leadership is resisting employee opposition to a new military AI contract, indicating a shift in the company's response to internal dissent.

Privacy technologies

fromArs Technica

The hidden cost of Google's AI defaults and the illusion of choice

Google's generative AI, Gemini, raises privacy concerns despite claims of user data protection.

fromThe Verge

Google Search queries hit an 'all time high' last quarter

Google Search queries reached an all-time high in Q1 2026, driven by AI innovations and significant revenue growth.

Google Search AI Overview Ask Anything Box Sticks As You Scroll

Google is testing a sticky 'Ask Anything' AI Overview box that remains visible during searches.

more#ai

14 hours ago

Canadian fiddler sues Google after AI Overview wrongly claimed he was a sex offender

Ashley MacIsaac is suing Google for $500,000 in general damages, $500,000 in aggravated damages, and $500,000 in punitive damages due to false claims made by an AI-generated summary.

Intellectual property law

20 hours ago

Google Gemini app gets a makeover

The start screen now features an animated background with a backdrop behind the search text box, enhancing the visual appeal of the app.

Mobile UX

Online marketing

fromTNW | Google

15 years ago

Want a look at Google's instant search results? Here's how.

Google is introducing instant search results, allowing users to see results without hitting enter.

fromMail Online

23 hours ago

Shark Tank star Lori Greiner issues safety warning to all Gmail users

Google doesn't want you to know this, but they've been allowing AI to scan every single one of your emails, including financial documents, tax information and personal conversations.

Privacy professionals

Analysts See 10% Upside for Alphabet Following Q1 Earnings

Alphabet's stock shows strong growth potential with a 9.5% upside and robust performance across its core segments.

Two Weeks Ago I Asked If You Owned Enough Alphabet Stock. After Last Night's Earnings, You Still Don't.

Alphabet's strong earnings and AI investments suggest significant growth potential for Google stock.

fromwww.cnbc.com

Alphabet first-quarter results likely to show continued growth, boosted by cloud

Alphabet is expected to report strong earnings driven by AI and cloud growth, with significant revenue increases projected for the first quarter.

Business

Analysts See 10% Upside for Alphabet Following Q1 Earnings

Alphabet's stock shows strong growth potential with a 9.5% upside and robust performance across its core segments.

Two Weeks Ago I Asked If You Owned Enough Alphabet Stock. After Last Night's Earnings, You Still Don't.

Alphabet's strong earnings and AI investments suggest significant growth potential for Google stock.

fromwww.cnbc.com

Alphabet first-quarter results likely to show continued growth, boosted by cloud

Alphabet is expected to report strong earnings driven by AI and cloud growth, with significant revenue increases projected for the first quarter.

more#alphabet

Privacy professionals

fromWIRED

DHS Demanded Google Surrender Data on Canadian's Activity, Location Over Anti-ICE Posts

DHS sought a Canadian man's data from Google after his online criticism of the Trump administration, raising legal concerns over jurisdiction and privacy.

Skip the SoundHound Hype - These Three Titans Own the AI Infrastructure Layer That Actually Matters

SoundHound AI's recent stock surge is driven by speculative trading, but lacks profitability and long-term stability compared to established AI infrastructure companies.

Google Search Testing Fresh Updates Label

Google is testing a new label for search results snippets called 'Fresh updates,' which was spotted on the Accuweather website.

Web design

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Inside Google's quiet internal war against its own anti-military activist employees | Fortune

Google signed a deal with the Pentagon for its AI, facing significant internal opposition from employees.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon for

Google signed a classified AI deal with the Pentagon allowing military use of its Gemini AI models, despite employee opposition and ethical concerns.

Google reportedly signs classified AI deal with US Pentagon

Google has signed a deal with the US Pentagon to use its AI models for classified work, joining other tech firms in similar agreements.

Inside Google's quiet internal war against its own anti-military activist employees | Fortune

Google signed a deal with the Pentagon for its AI, facing significant internal opposition from employees.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon for

Google signed a classified AI deal with the Pentagon allowing military use of its Gemini AI models, despite employee opposition and ethical concerns.

Google reportedly signs classified AI deal with US Pentagon

Google has signed a deal with the US Pentagon to use its AI models for classified work, joining other tech firms in similar agreements.

Ask Jeeves closes just as AI brings back chat-to-search

Ask.com, once a unique search engine, officially closed on May 1, 2026, after 25 years of operation and minimal market share.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

3 days ago

Compute is destiny. Google just proved it.

Google's extensive AI infrastructure and computing power position it to potentially become the world's most valuable company.

Google Is Considering Ads in Gemini, But Says It's Not Rushing Anything

Google is considering introducing ads to Gemini, despite currently focusing on free and subscription models.

Mobile UX

Gemini can now generate files for you

Cars

fromTechCrunch

Google's Gemini AI assistant is hitting the road in millions of vehicles | TechCrunch

Google is rolling out Gemini to cars with Google built-in, enhancing the driving experience with advanced conversational AI.

Marketing tech

fromAndroid Authority

Gemini's clean chat interface may not stay ad-free for long

Google is considering introducing ads in the Gemini app, shifting from its previous ad-free model.

Software development

Gemini can now generate files, including Microsoft Word and LaTeX documents - Engadget

Gemini now allows users to generate and export files directly from prompts in various formats.

Marketing tech

fromPCMAG

3 days ago

Google Is Considering Ads in Gemini, But Says It's Not Rushing Anything

Google is considering introducing ads to Gemini, despite currently focusing on free and subscription models.

Mobile UX

Gemini can now generate files for you

Cars

fromTechCrunch

Google's Gemini AI assistant is hitting the road in millions of vehicles | TechCrunch

Google is rolling out Gemini to cars with Google built-in, enhancing the driving experience with advanced conversational AI.

Marketing tech

fromAndroid Authority

Gemini's clean chat interface may not stay ad-free for long

Google is considering introducing ads in the Gemini app, shifting from its previous ad-free model.

Software development

Gemini can now generate files, including Microsoft Word and LaTeX documents - Engadget

Gemini now allows users to generate and export files directly from prompts in various formats.

Where to buy a non-Apple, non-Google smartphone

Alternatives to Apple and Google phone OSes exist, as the Keep Android Open campaign gains traction against restrictive changes.

Mobile UX

fromZDNET

Samsung Galaxy vs. Google Pixel: My take after testing dozens of phones from both brands

Samsung offers a broader ecosystem and superior hardware compared to Google, making it a better choice for users with existing Samsung products.