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Googling is for old people. That’s a problem for Google.
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8m ago
Medial
Google is facing multiple threats to its business that could potentially lead to a decline in search traffic and profits. Firstly, users are increasingly turning to competitors like Amazon and TikTok for searches and advertisers are following suit. Secondly, the rise of "answer engines" powered by artificial intelligence is providing users with alternative ways to find information, reducing their reliance on Google. Lastly, the overall ecosystem of websites that Google depends on is deteriorating, posing a long-term challenge for the company. Despite these threats, it is unlikely that Google's dominance will fade quickly, as people tend to stick to their routines unless a significantly better product emerges.
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Indian-origin CEO defends 84-hour work week, says 'It's like a rocket launch'
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8m ago
Medial
US-based AI startup Greptile's 23-year-old CEO Daksh Gupta defended 84-hour work week by comparing work to a "rocket launch". "When you have two groups of smart people trying to solve the same problem, one that works harder and is luckier wins," he said. "You can't control luck, but you can control how much time you put in," he added.
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Google Tells Anti-Woke Babies That Gemini’s Black Vikings Missed The Mark
Gizmodo
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1y ago
Medial
Google's AI chatbot Gemini has been facing criticism for consistently producing images of white people as people of color. This has sparked outrage and accusations of racism against white people from the anti-woke community. Although AI image generators have historically struggled to depict people of color accurately, Google has acknowledged the error and stated their commitment to improving the depictions. However, this issue of misrepresentation should not overshadow the larger problem of technological biases, as AI tools often amplify existing societal biases. The tech industry, which is predominantly white, needs to address these biases and work towards more inclusive and fair AI models.
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Google explains Gemini’s ‘embarrassing’ AI pictures of diverse Nazis
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
Google has apologized for the inaccurate and offensive images generated by its Gemini AI tool. The company explained that the problem was due to tuning issues, resulting in racially diverse Nazis and inaccurate representations of historical figures. The AI model became too cautious and refused to generate images for certain prompts. Google acknowledges that the feature did not work well and is committed to improving it to provide accurate and diverse representations of people in response to specific prompts. The company has temporarily disabled the image generation feature in Gemini.
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Signal preps its encryption engine for the quantum doomsday inevitability
Arstechnica
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1y ago
Medial
The Signal Foundation, creator of the Signal Protocol used by over a billion people, has released an update to prepare for the potential downfall of current cryptographic protocols. The Signal Protocol is essential for end-to-end encryption in messaging apps such as Signal, Google RCS, and WhatsApp. The update replaces X3DH with elliptic-curve Diffie-Hellman (ECDH) for better security against potential attacks, including those from future quantum computers. ECDH relies on the Discrete Logarithm problem and is considered resistant to quantum computing threats.
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Reliance Jio faces major service outage across India
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Reliance Jio is currently facing a widespread service outage, affecting users' access to important applications like WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, and Google. Mobile internet connectivity issues account for 54% of the complaints, while Jio Fiber service disruptions make up 38%. Users have taken to social media to express their frustration, while Jio has yet to release an official statement regarding the outage. Technicians are working to resolve the problem, and customers are advised to stay updated through official channels. Memes and humorous posts have emerged as people cope with the situation.
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Job post demands 5 years' experience in 1-year-old tool, Reddit calls out hiring fantasy - BusinessToday
Business Today
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2m ago
Medial
A job post demanding five years of experience for a tool that is only one year old sparked criticism on Reddit for its unrealistic expectations, highlighting a common issue in the hiring process where job requirements often don't align with practical timelines or the reality of technological development. Users discussed the absurdity and disconnect between such demands and the actual experience available, reflecting a broader problem in recruitment strategies.
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Can you replace Google Search with Reddit? I tried it for a week.
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
People are increasingly turning to Reddit for information and advice instead of Google due to dissatisfaction with search engine results. Many people feel that Google's search algorithm has been manipulated by companies, resulting in unhelpful and misleading links. Reddit, on the other hand, provides a platform for real people to share their opinions and advice in various communities. Users appreciate the ability to find different viewpoints and engage in discussions on the platform. The popularity of Reddit as a source of information is evident from the increase in visits to the site, while Google visits have declined slightly. However, the choice between Google and Reddit for search queries depends on the specific topic and individual preferences.
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India needs more electricians, nurses; not Economics degree: Vembu
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8m ago
Medial
Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu said India needs to value people who do hands-on work, including electricians, plumbers, welders and nurses. "We need people who build things. We don't need more Economics or Political Science or History majors," he said in a post on X. Vembu was commenting on Musk's old statement advocating for hands-on jobs over college degrees.
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Millions affected by Google Chrome password glitch on Windows: Details
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Recently, Google faced criticism after a glitch in Google Chrome caused passwords to disappear for around 15 million Windows users. The incident affected various industries including healthcare, airlines, and banking. The problem originated from a change in product behavior within Google Chrome, specifically impacting the Google Password Manager. Affected users were unable to use their stored passwords for nearly 18 hours. Google provided a temporary workaround and issued a fix to resolve the issue. This incident raises concerns about the reliability of online password managers and highlights the need for backup plans and caution when storing sensitive information online.
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AI helps boost creativity in the workplace but still can't compete with people's problem-solving skills, study finds
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to reshape the workplace, but a recent study has found that people mistrust AI for the wrong reasons. The study, titled "How People Can Create—and Destroy—Value with Generative AI," revealed that individuals are more trusting of AI for tasks where it is more likely to make mistakes. However, when it comes to tasks requiring problem-solving skills, human performance outweighs the capabilities of AI. The study also highlighted the potential reduction in diversity of thought when relying heavily on generative AI. Ultimately, the study suggests that AI will become an important tool for collaboration between humans and machines in the workplace.
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