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EU industry chief warns Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai on tech rules compliance after Hamas attack
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1y ago
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EU industry chief Thierry Breton has warned Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai to adhere to EU tech rules following the spread of disinformation on YouTube during the recent Israel-Hamas conflict. In a letter posted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Breton reminded Pichai of the company's obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA) to tackle harmful and illegal content. Breton highlighted the need to protect young users from violent content and stated that his team would make specific requests to ensure Google's compliance with the DSA. Alphabet's YouTube has claimed to have quickly removed harmful content and implemented crisis resources.
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EU warns Google over YouTube disinformation in wake of Hamas attack
Economic Times
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1y ago
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The EU's top tech enforcer, Commissioner Thierry Breton, has warned Google parent Alphabet about potential "illegal content and disinformation" on its YouTube platform. In a letter to Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, Breton urged YouTube to comply with the EU's new Digital Services Act (DSA) and protect users, especially children, from propaganda and harmful images. This warning follows similar messages to Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and TikTok's Shou Zi Chew earlier this week after a surge in illegal content and disinformation related to the recent Hamas attacks.
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Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai set to testify in Google Play trial
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai is set to testify in the Google Play trial. The trial, which is being closely watched by the tech industry, alleges that Google has abused its dominant position in the app market. Sundar Pichai's testimony is expected to provide insights into Google's app store policies and practices.
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EU urges Big Tech to tackle terrorist content after Hamas attack
Economic Times
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1y ago
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The European Union is urging tech companies to remove terrorist content from their platforms following an attack by Hamas. EU industry chief Thierry Breton has warned Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg to curb disinformation on their platforms and comply with European law. The recently implemented Digital Services Act requires large online platforms to remove illegal content, with potential fines of up to 6% of global turnover for violations. The EU is reminding all social media companies that they are legally required to prevent the spread of harmful content related to Hamas.
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Sundar Pichai Becomes Billionaire After 10 Years in Alphabet
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14d ago
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Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet Inc., has become a billionaire after a decade leading the company, marking a significant achievement for a non-founder in the tech industry. His wealth primarily comes from his salary, bonuses, and stock grants, with a net worth of $1.1 billion, despite owning only 0.02% of Alphabet's stock. Under Pichai, Alphabet's market value has surged by over $1 trillion. An immigrant success story, Pichai's leadership has strengthened Alphabet significantly.
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai says China's DeepSeek has done very good work
Economic Times
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5m ago
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Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai praised Chinese startup DeepSeek for its commendable work, highlighting the global nature of artificial intelligence. Speaking at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Pichai expressed confidence that Alphabet would remain a leading entity in the AI sector while acknowledging that other players would also make significant contributions. This underscores the collaborative and competitive landscape of the AI industry worldwide.
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Sundar Pichai on the challenge of innovating in a huge company and what he's excited about this year
TechCrunch
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1y ago
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In a recent interview, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai discussed his thoughts on running a major tech company and maintaining innovation. He expressed that despite the company's size, he understands the potential of small startups disrupting the industry. Pichai emphasized the importance of fostering a culture of risk-taking and incentivizing efforts and execution rather than solely rewarding outcomes. He also mentioned Google's renewed focus on allowing for easier prototyping and experimentation. Additionally, Pichai highlighted Google's advancements in multimodality and connecting different answers to enhance workflows.
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Google paid Neal Mohan $100 million to stop him from joining Twitter
Economic Times
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2m ago
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Over a decade ago, Google reportedly offered Neal Mohan $100 million in restricted stock units to prevent him from joining Twitter, where he was sought for a chief product officer role. This strategic compensation move aimed to retain Mohan, then pivotal to Google’s advertising and YouTube product strategies, amid fierce industry competition for top executives. Neal Mohan later became YouTube’s CEO in 2023, while Sundar Pichai also stayed at Google, ultimately becoming Alphabet CEO.
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Google names insider Kavukcuoglu to lead AI-powered product development
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1m ago
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Google has appointed Koray Kavukcuoglu, chief technology officer of its DeepMind AI lab, as its new chief AI architect. In this expanded role, Kavukcuoglu will focus on integrating AI models into products for faster and more efficient development. This strategic move comes as Alphabet aims to showcase financial returns from AI investments amidst rising market pressures and competition. Kavukcuoglu will remain DeepMind’s CTO while reporting directly to CEO Sundar Pichai.
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No plans to get Big Tech to pay digital law compliance costs, EU tech chief says - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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16d ago
Medial
The European Commission will not require major tech companies like Alphabet, Amazon, and Apple to cover the costs of monitoring their compliance with the Digital Markets Act, according to EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen. Despite calls from Germany and European Parliament lawmakers to impose a supervisory fee on Big Tech to aid enforcement, Virkkunen stated there are no current plans to introduce such proposals, although developments will be monitored.
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US Senate's Schumer to host Musk, Zuckerberg, other tech leaders at AI forum
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will host an artificial intelligence forum on September 13, featuring tech leaders such as Elon Musk (Tesla), Mark Zuckerberg (Meta Platforms), Sundar Pichai (Alphabet), Sam Altman (OpenAI), and Satya Nadella (Microsoft). The closed-door bipartisan forum aims to address the risks and policy implications of AI, particularly generative AI, which has gained popularity recently. Regulators globally are working on rules to govern its use, and discussions about AI's impact on national security and the economy are taking place at various levels, including between U.S. President Biden and other world leaders.
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