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Google has fired more than 20 additional workers after employee sit-ins last week. The group organizing the protests alleges the firings are retaliation against employees who participated or were present during the protests. Google has confirmed the terminations, stating that the employees were involved in disruptive activities during the protests. This brings the total number of employees fired to approximately 50. The protests were in response to Google’s policies and relationships, including its work with Amazon and its perceived lack of support for employees who have spoken out. The company has also terminated employees who criticized its relationships with the Israeli military.

Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of Anthropic, discusses the company’s approach to artificial intelligence (AI) and its partnerships with Google and Amazon. Amodei also addresses issues related to AI regulation, election safety, and the future of the company.

Google has fired more employees following protests against Project Nimbus, a cloud computing contract with the Israeli government and military. The latest round of firings brings the total number of terminated employees to over 50. The protests have been organized by No Tech for Apartheid, an activist group that advocates against Israeli apartheid. Google has stated that the fired employees were involved in disruptive activities during the protests, while No Tech for Apartheid claims that non-participating bystanders were also fired. CEO Sundar Pichai has urged employees to prioritize the company’s mission and avoid disruptions.

Following protests against Google’s cloud computing contract with Israel, the company has terminated 20 additional employees. The firings come after demonstrations held in New York and California, with activists alleging that some dismissed workers were non-participating bystanders. Google CEO Sundar Pichai has emphasized the importance of maintaining a focused workplace and has condemned disruptive behavior.

A new Wear OS-powered smartwatch from Google has recently surfaced at the FCC, but it doesn’t appear to be the Pixel Watch 3. The device, model number G4SKY, has similar FCC E-label instructions to the current Pixel Watch, indicating it’s a smartwatch but not a phone or tablet. It also lacks UWB connectivity, a rumored feature of the Pixel Watch 3. This mystery device could be a mid-range “Pixel Watch 2a” or another Pixel Watch alternative. It’s expected to be unveiled at Google I/O 2024, which is less than a month away.

Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22, highlights the crucial role of bees in our ecosystems and the importance of protecting the environment. Google has created a fun video game to engage users in celebrating this day, showcasing the significance of bees for pollination and plant reproduction. The game serves as a reminder of the threats bees face due to human activities, emphasizing the need to safeguard their well-being and preserve our planet’s delicate balance.