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Google may have a ChatGPT problem as users are subtly adopting AI-powered tools as their go-to search engines — but it could be eons before it becomes an actual threat
By Kevin Okemwa published
CHATGPT SEARCH A new survey by Evercore indicates that 8% (up 1% from the previous month) of the study's polled participants use ChatGPT as their default search engine, while Google's market share dropped by 6%.
Has Google monopolized digital advertising? New evidence traced back to former ad guru suggests it's a 'nightmare' for publishers to switch platforms: "It takes an act of God to do it"
By Kevin Okemwa published
CRUSHED Despite Google's firm stand on fair practices in digital advertising, new evidence submitted in the ongoing antitrust trial outlines its strategy to "crush" competitors.
Nevada plans to use Google AI to expedite unemployment benefits appeals: "The time savings they’re looking for only happens if the review is very cursory"
By Kevin Okemwa published
GOOGLE AI A new Google AI-powered system will determine whether unemployed employees will get benefits in Nevada.
Google's lucrative ad business could be on the DOJ's chopping block for anti-competitive business practices
By Kevin Okemwa published
DIFFERENT STRUGGLE The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Google for its anti-competitive business practices in digital advertising.
Google Drive is finally coming to Snapdragon-powered laptops
By Richard Devine published
Major win Another app gap for Windows on Arm is closing this year, with Google Drive being confirmed to be getting an ARM64 update before it ends.
"Is this even legal?" A leaked pitch reveals marketing agency uses 'Active Listening' software to eavesdrop on calls and push curated Facebook and Google ads
By Kevin Okemwa published
NO PRIVACY A marketing agency might be using your phone's voice data to drive targeted ads.
Google rubbishes Amazon's AI guidelines: "We're flattered they're worried about us, but fiction doesn't become fact just because it's in talking points"
By Kevin Okemwa published
SHOTS FIRED Amazon is reportedly using its internal sales guidelines to tout its vast experience in building custom silicon processors and AI chips as an advantage compared to its rivals in the lucrative space.
Google packs its 'Essential' apps onto the Start menu in new Windows PCs to give Microsoft a run for its money
By Kevin Okemwa published
Google + HP Google's Essentials desktop app will appear on the Start menu in some new Windows laptops, starting with HP.
Former Google boss bets on NVIDIA in the AI race: "When Microsoft did the OpenAI deal, it was the stupidest idea I’d ever heard"
By Kevin Okemwa published
NVIDIA winning Google's former CEO Eric Schmidt says NVIDIA will win the AI race against Microsoft and OpenAI because the latter relies on NVIDIA's AI chips.
Google might be cutting support for 'the world's most popular ad-blocker,' but this Windows Registry trick will help Chrome and Edge users keep intrusive ads at bay for a year longer
By Kevin Okemwa published
REGISTRY WORKAROUND Google is cutting support for uBlock Origin in Chrome, but you can extend its support for one year using the ExtensionManifestV2Availability policy in the Windows Registry.
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