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Alphabet's Google urges US government to avoid breaking up firm, source says
Economic Times
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5m ago
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Alphabet's Google has urged the US government to reconsider breaking up the company amid two anti-monopoly cases concerning search and advertising technology. Google expressed concerns that current proposals could harm the American economy and national security. The Department of Justice, which has suggested several potential remedies including divesting parts of Google’s business, is yet to comment. The trial regarding these remedies is set for April, with a final decision due in August.
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Apple urges judge to end US smartphone monopoly case
Economic Times
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8m ago
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Apple is seeking the dismissal of the US Department of Justice's antitrust case, arguing that it has not been proven to have a monopoly on the smartphone market. The case centers around Apple's alleged restrictions on third-party apps and devices, with government prosecutors claiming that the company limits interoperability and stifles competition. The outcome of the case could have significant implications for the tech industry, as antitrust cases against major players like Google and Meta continue to heat up. The judge will decide whether to allow the case to proceed based on the plausibility of the claims.
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Why is the US suing Google for antitrust violations?
Economic Times
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1y ago
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The US Justice Department and state attorneys general are launching an antitrust trial against Alphabet's Google, alleging it unlawfully maintained monopoly power in the search-engine market. The government argues that Google's deals, paying billions to business partners like Apple to make its search engine the default, were exclusionary and stifled competition. Google contends these deals were legitimate and didn't prevent rivals from developing their search engines. The case, which could impact Google's business practices, is seen as a major challenge to tech industry power, similar to the DOJ's 1998 lawsuit against Microsoft.
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Google cuts mystery check to US in bid to sidestep jury trial
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Google has made a pre-emptive payment to the US government in an effort to avoid a jury trial in the antitrust lawsuit filed by the Justice Department over its digital advertising business. The payment amount was not disclosed by Google, but it maintains that the case should be decided by a judge rather than a jury since the government has no monetary damages claim. The government has not indicated whether it will accept the payment. The trial is currently scheduled for September. Legal experts are divided on the effectiveness of Google's strategy.
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Google’s CEO says ‘AI is positively impacting every part of the business’
The Verge
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16d ago
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Google's CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted the positive impact of AI across the company's operations in Alphabet's Q2 2025 earnings report. The company saw a revenue increase to $96.4 billion, with significant growth in its Google Search segment. AI features like AI Overviews and AI Mode are popular among users, contributing to the company's success. Alphabet plans to raise its capital expenditures to $85 billion to keep up with the data center expansion trends noted among tech giants like OpenAI and Meta.
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Smart India Hackathon 2024: PM Modi says young innovators give him chance to learn, urges them to shape India’s future | Mint
Livemint
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8m ago
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the grand finale of the 7th Smart India Hackathon via videoconferencing. Over 1,300 student teams from diverse sectors participated in the hackathon, aimed at solving real-world problems proposed by ministries, industries, and government departments. Modi expressed his high expectations from the young innovators, highlighting the successful implementation of solutions from previous hackathons. He emphasized the need to work on new sectors of the economy to make India an economic superpower. The Smart India Hackathon, an initiative by the Ministry of Education, has seen record-breaking participation this year.
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Google to be hit with EU charges of breaching Big Tech rules, sources say
Economic Times
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5m ago
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Alphabet's Google faces EU charges over breaching Big Tech rules, as its search results changes failed to ease EU antitrust concerns. The European Commission's move follows tensions with the US, amid investigations into Google potentially favoring its services over rivals, violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Despite proposed changes by Google, EU regulators remain dissatisfied, with charges expected soon alongside ongoing probes into Apple and Meta.
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Y Combinator Labels Google a “Monopolist” That “Stunted” Startup Growth
OutlookIndia
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2m ago
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Y Combinator has accused Google of being a "monopolist" that has stunted startup growth by creating a "kill zone" in the search and digital advertising market. Submitted in the U.S. antitrust case against Google, Y Combinator's filing claims that venture-capital firms are deterred from funding startups that might challenge Google's market dominance. The firm suggests curbing Google's anti-competitive practices and opening the search index as remedies, rather than breaking up the company immediately.
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US official fighting Chinese telecom intrusions urges more encryption
Economic Times
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8m ago
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A senior US official advises Americans to use encryption as a means to protect themselves from alleged Chinese hackers infiltrating American telecom companies. This advice, given by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency official Jeff Greene, is a departure from previous government messaging, which sought to weaken encryption protocols. The US government has expressed growing concerns about Beijing's efforts to gain access to sensitive data, including call records, from US telecommunications companies. Greene's suggestion to embrace encrypted calls and messaging indicates a belief that Chinese hackers may remain in these networks for an uncertain period.
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Microsoft could have prevented Chinese cloud email hack, US cyber report says
The Verge
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1y ago
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A report by the US Cyber Safety Review Board has found that Microsoft's failure to prioritize enterprise security investments and rigorous risk management contributed to Chinese hackers breaching US government emails through its Microsoft Exchange Online software. The incident affected over 500 people, including US government employees working on national security. The report calls for an overhaul of Microsoft's security culture, highlighting the need to prevent such intrusions. This comes as Microsoft faces ongoing attacks from Russian state-sponsored hackers, with the same group behind the SolarWinds attack spying on executive email inboxes and accessing the company's source code repositories and internal systems.
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China is building its own AI at a rapid pace
Business Insider
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1y ago
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Chinese tech giants are rapidly developing their own AI models and trying to catch up with their US counterparts like OpenAI. The Chinese government has approved over 40 AI models in the last six months, including 14 Large Language Models (LLMs) in just the past week. Baidu, often referred to as "China's Google," is leading the charge with its AI chatbot Ernie Bot, which has over 100 million users and is considered a competitor to OpenAI's GPT-4 model. However, Chinese companies face both technological and political challenges, as AI models must adhere to strict government regulations and avoid sensitive topics. Additionally, geopolitical tensions, such as restrictions on semiconductor sales, may hinder China's progress in becoming an AI superpower.
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