Apple to allow external AI chatbots in CarPlay
Apple to allow external AI chatbots in CarPlay

Apple is preparing to allow voice-controlled artificial intelligence apps from other companies to operate on its CarPlay system, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter, reports Reuters. The move represents a strategic shift for Apple, which has until now...

US appeals Google search antitrust ruling
US appeals Google search antitrust ruling

The U.S. government and a majority of states on Tuesday filed an appeal in a landmark antitrust case against Alphabets Google, according to court documents, reports Reuters. In 2024, a federal court in Washington ruled that Google holds a monopoly in online search but rejected the most severe...

Alphabet hits $4 trillion valuation as AI refocus lifts investor sentiment
Alphabet hits $4 trillion valuation as AI refocus lifts investor sentiment

Alphabet briefly hit a $4 trillion market valuation on Monday, signaling renewed investor confidence in the Google parent as its sharpened focus on artificial intelligence eased concerns about its long-term strategy, reports Reuters. Alphabets Class A shares rose as much as 1.7% to a record high...

Apple taps Google’s Gemini for revamped Siri in major win for Alphabet
Apple taps Google’s Gemini for revamped Siri in major win for Alphabet

Apple will use Googles Gemini models for its revamped Siri coming later this year under a multi-year deal that deepens the tech giants alliance in the artificial intelligence era and bolsters Alphabets position in the race against OpenAI. The deal announced Monday marks a major vote of...

NYT reporter sues Google, xAI, OpenAI over chatbot training
NYT reporter sues Google, xAI, OpenAI over chatbot training

An investigative reporter best known for exposing fraud at Silicon Valley blood-testing startup Theranos sued Elon Musks xAI, Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, Meta Platforms and Perplexity on Monday for using copyrighted books without permission to train their artificial intelligence systems, Reuters...

Google issues travel caution for employees with US visas
Google issues travel caution for employees with US visas

Alphabets Google has advised some employees on US visas to avoid international travel due to delays at embassies, Reuters reports. The email, sent by the companys outside counsel BAL Immigration Law on Thursday, warned staff who need a visa stamp to re-enter the United States not to leave the...

Google Cloud secures Palo Alto Networks deal near $10 billion, source says
Google Cloud secures Palo Alto Networks deal near $10 billion, source says

Alphabets Google Cloud and cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks on Friday announced an expanded partnership that a source described as Google Clouds largest security services deal to date, reports Reuters. Under the agreement, Palo Alto Networks has committed to spend a sum approaching $10...

Google Translate now lets you hear real-time translations in your headphones
Google Translate now lets you hear real-time translations in your headphones

Google has announced a new beta feature for Google Translate that allows users to hear spoken translations in real time through their headphones. The update aims to make spoken communication easier across languages by delivering translations directly to the listener while a conversation, speech, or...

Google faces $129 million asset freeze in France after Russian court rulings
Google faces $129 million asset freeze in France after Russian court rulings

The administrator of Googles defunct Russian subsidiary has obtained a temporary freeze on about 110 million euros ($129 million) of the Alphabet-owned companys assets in France, according to official orders seen by Reuters. The move marks a rare attempt by Russian authorities to use foreign...

Google unveils Workspace Studio to let users build custom AI agents
Google unveils Workspace Studio to let users build custom AI agents

Google has launched a new feature called Workspace Studio, which allows users to create a custom Artificial Intelligence (AI) agent for their tasks. The feature helps users automate their daily tasks so that they wont have to go through the same time-consuming daily routine over and over. All...

Wikipedia seeks more AI licensing deals after Google agreement, says co-founder
Wikipedia seeks more AI licensing deals after Google agreement, says co-founder

Wikipedia is pursuing additional licensing agreements with major AI companies similar to its existing deal with Google, co-founder Jimmy Wales said Wednesday, as the nonprofit seeks to offset the mounting costs associated with tech firms heavy use of its content, reports Reuters. Speaking at the...

Google and Accel team up to back at least 10 AI startups in India
Google and Accel team up to back at least 10 AI startups in India

Alphabets Google and venture capital firm Accel will partner to fund at least 10 early-stage Indian AI startups, marking the US technology giants first such funding partnership, top executives at the companies said on Thursday, Reuters reports. The move comes as several US tech firms like...

Singapore orders Apple, Google to block govt agency spoofing on messaging apps
Singapore orders Apple, Google to block govt agency spoofing on messaging apps

Singapore police have ordered Apple and Google to introduce safeguards preventing criminals from impersonating government agencies on their messaging platforms, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Tuesday, reports Reuters. The directive, issued under the Online Criminal Harms Act, follows a...