The UK’s ICO strongly criticized Google for allowing advertisers to track users via fingerprinting on CTV platforms, calling it irresponsible. Fingerprinting, unlike cookies, is harder to block, undermining user choice. The ICO warned of potential action against non-compliant businesses, while Google stated it would continue discussions and maintain user choices regarding personalized ads.
Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Google of furthering the US political agenda, criticizing YouTube for slowing down video speeds in Russia. This comes amid increasing pressure on foreign tech firms in Russia, with bans on other platforms but YouTube remains active. The Kremlin denies disrupting YouTube, blaming Google for insufficient investment, a claim Google refutes. YouTube’s removal of pro-Russian content has worsened tensions.
Quantum computing stocks have surged in 2024, particularly after Google’s Willow chip announcement, but analysts express concern. While companies like Quantum Computing Inc. saw massive gains, their R&D spending is low, raising questions about sustainability. Experts see a speculative bubble, warning investors about the risks despite the technology’s potential.
Google’s new quantum chip, Willow, boasts incredible speed, raising concerns about Bitcoin’s security. Experts weigh in on the real threat, exploring Bitcoin’s resilience and the long road to quantum-resistant cryptography.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai acknowledges the increasing difficulty in scaling AI models, suggesting that the easy advancements are over and future progress will require more innovative solutions. He contrasts this with optimistic views from other tech leaders, setting the stage for a potential AI development slowdown.
Google unveils Gemini 2.0, a powerful new AI model boasting significant performance improvements and multimodal capabilities. This launch positions Google to compete aggressively with Microsoft in the burgeoning enterprise AI market, leveraging agentic AI for complex task automation.
Google unveils Willow, its most advanced quantum processor, marking a significant breakthrough in tackling the persistent problem of error rates in quantum computing. This 105-qubit processor achieves exponentially better error correction as it scales, paving the way for larger, more powerful quantum computers.
Google unveils its groundbreaking Willow quantum chip, boasting superior error correction and coherence times. This 105-qubit processor demonstrates significant advancements in quantum computing, paving the way for real-world applications in diverse fields like medicine and clean energy.
European regulators have launched an investigation into a clandestine advertising agreement between Google and Meta, allegedly circumventing Google’s own advertising policies for minors. The investigation focuses on a campaign promoting Instagram to teenagers on YouTube, raising serious concerns about data privacy and targeted advertising.
Google unveils its groundbreaking Willow quantum chip, achieving a computational feat that would take the world’s fastest supercomputers septillions of years. This advancement opens doors to solving previously intractable problems and challenges our understanding of reality.
