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CEO Sundar Pichai tells what is important for AI chatbots to be successful amid Google Gemini criticisms
7Apr By adminNo Comments
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CEO Sundar Pichai tells what is important for AI chatbots to be successful amid Google Gemini criticisms

[ad_1]  In a recent address at the 2024 Business, Government & Society Forum, Google CEO Sundar Pichai delved into the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the tech giant's products. Specifically, he addressed the critique Google faced regarding the responses of its Gemini AI chatbot. Pichai emphasised that the high expectations set by users act as a catalyst for Google's continuous efforts to enhance its products.Responding to inquiries about Google's approach to handling such criticisms, Pichai underscored the company's commitment to incorporating a diverse array of viewpoints from its global user base, reflecting the plurality of opinions found on the internet, Times of India reported. Also read: WhatsApp to introduce status notifications feature soon: Here's how it will work ...
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai tells employees to expect more job cuts this year: Report
18Jan By adminNo Comments
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai tells employees to expect more job cuts this year: Report

[ad_1] Google CEO Sundar Pichai told employees to expect more job cuts at the Alphabet-owned company this year, The Verge reported on Wednesday, citing an internal memo.Pichai said in the memo that the layoffs this year were focused on removing layers to simplify execution and drive velocity in some areas, according to the report. The move adds to signs that job cuts will continue this year, as companies look to adopt artificial intelligence software and automation to lighten workloads. "These role eliminations are not at the scale of last year's reductions, and will not touch every team," Pichai informed all employees in the memo."We have ambitious goals, and will be investing in our big priorities this year."A Google representative confirmed to Reuters that an email was sent to all em...
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Google’s Pichai Defends Search Dominance as Rivals Circle
31Oct By adminNo Comments
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Google’s Pichai Defends Search Dominance as Rivals Circle

[ad_1] Alphabet Inc.'s Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai sought to portray Google's position as the dominant internet search engine as constantly challenged by the whims of rivals such as Apple Inc., as he took the witness stand Monday to defend his company against the US government's antitrust charges. The Justice Department argues that by paying as much as $26 billion in 2021 to be the default on mobile phones, PCs and other devices, Google has unfairly choked off potential competitors such as Microsoft Corp. and DuckDuckGo. Even Apple has opted not to create its own search engine or give priority to other options because of the lucrative, multibillion-dollar deal it has with Google, the government has argued. G Despite having about 90% of the market for search, Google has tried t...
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Google CEO gets grilling in US antitrust trial
31Oct By adminNo Comments
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Google CEO gets grilling in US antitrust trial

[ad_1] Google CEO Sundar Pichai faced a fierce grilling from a US antitrust lawyer on Monday as he pushed back against accusations that his company acted illegally to preserve the dominance of its world-leading search engine.At the heart of the case by the US Department of Justice is Google's massive revenue sharing deals in which iPhone maker Apple takes a big cut of Google ad revenue made from being the default search engine on Apple devices. Testimony has revealed that Google last year alone paid out a $26 billion to remain the default search engine on various smartphones and browsers, most of which went to Apple. Pichai began his testimony in the Washington courtroom by repeating the company's mission of making information "universally accessible and useful" to all."The mission is m...
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai lashes out at Microsoft in defense of search practices at US trial
30Oct By adminNo Comments
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai lashes out at Microsoft in defense of search practices at US trial

[ad_1] Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, criticized Microsoft's browser Monday in a once-in-a generation antitrust fight with the U.S. government while arguing his company's browser and internet search were easy to use and secure.Pichai testified in a trial that will determine whether Google acted illegally to maintain its dominance of online search and parts of search advertising. If the government wins, the company may be forced to scrap some business practices that have helped it stay on top. In testimony Monday morning, Pichai took a couple of swipes at Microsoft's browser, Internet Explorer. Before Google launched its Chrome browser, which competes with the Microsoft product, Pichai said, "The browser market at the time had kind of stagnated."They (Microsoft) were not that incented to ...
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The Case to Break Up Google Hinges on Four Taps and a Swipe
27Oct By adminNo Comments
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The Case to Break Up Google Hinges on Four Taps and a Swipe

[ad_1] The core of the US government's argument that Google is an illegal monopoly is a process that involves, on an iPhone, exactly four taps and a swipe. That's what it takes to switch search engines. To explain it step by step, prosecutors called to the witness stand on Sept. 26 one of Apple Inc.'s most powerful executives, Eddy Cue.Presented with screenshots of an iPhone displayed on a flat screen, Cue sounded like a technician at the Genius Bar. “The Settings app, by default when you buy a new phone, is on the main screen,” he said. “When you tap on that Settings, you get a list.” He went on: “You tap on Safari, and then you have ‘search engine' listed there. It would show you what the current search engine is that you're using as the default. And then if you tap it, you get a list...
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Google 25th birthday: A quarter of a century of transforming the digital world
28Sep By adminNo Comments
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Google 25th birthday: A quarter of a century of transforming the digital world

[ad_1] Google Search made its debut back in 1998 under the leadership of Larry Page and Sergey Brin. It gained almost instant popularity and became the most-used web-based search engine in the world. Since its launch, Google has introduced various other products which gained recognition such as Google News, Gmail, Google Maps, Google Chrome, and more. Now, it is omni-present across all our gadgets and almost everyone on the planet is heavily reliant on Google tools and services, both for professional and private purposes. Know what Sundar Pichai said on Google's 25th birthday on Wednesday. On Google's 25th birthdayGoogle marked a huge milestone by completing 25 years in the industry and staying one of the best search engines of them all. The search engine has helped users find answers t...
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Google, Microsoft, IBM to Adobe, Indian-origin CEOs redefine global corporate leadership – check list
27Aug By adminNo Comments
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Google, Microsoft, IBM to Adobe, Indian-origin CEOs redefine global corporate leadership – check list

[ad_1] In today's business world, a growing number of talented individuals with Indian roots are taking on leadership roles at some of the world's biggest companies. From technology giants like Microsoft and Google to renowned luxury brands and beyond, these Indian-origin CEOs are making waves on the global stage. Not only that, they are actually powering these companies to new highs too.Leaders Shaping the WorldThese Indian-origin executives have not only risen to the top, but have also achieved remarkable success in their respective fields. They are now recognized as some of the most influential CEOs in the world apart from earning tens of millions of dollars, making them some of the highest-paid CEOs globally. World of Statistics ReportWhen the World of Statistics shared a list of In...
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Biden meets Microsoft, Google CEOs on AI dangers
5May By adminNo Comments
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Biden meets Microsoft, Google CEOs on AI dangers

[ad_1] President Joe Biden attended a White House meeting with CEOs of top artificial intelligence companies, including Alphabet Inc's Google and Microsoft, on Thursday to discuss risks and safeguards as the technology catches the attention of governments and lawmakers globally.Generative artificial intelligence has become a buzzword this year, with apps such as ChatGPT capturing the public's fancy, sparking a rush among companies to launch similar products they believe will change the nature of work. Millions of users have begun testing such tools, which supporters say can make medical diagnoses, write screenplays, create legal briefs and debug software, leading to growing concern about how the technology could lead to privacy violations, skew employment decisions, and power scams and ...
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Google’s Pichai Tells Staff Cuts Avoided ‘Much Worse’ Problems
24Jan By adminNo Comments
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Google’s Pichai Tells Staff Cuts Avoided ‘Much Worse’ Problems

[ad_1] Google’s chief executive officer told employees that cuts were made in a bid to act decisively as the company’s growth slowed. Google's chief executive officer told employees that cuts were made in a bid to act decisively as the company's growth slowed. In an internal meeting, Sundar Pichai, who is CEO of Google parent Alphabet Inc., said he had consulted with the company's founders and board in making the decision for 6% cuts, according to remarks reviewed by Bloomberg. “If you don't act clearly and decisively and early, we can compound the problem and make it much worse,” Pichai said. “These are decisions I needed to make.” Google said on Friday that it would cut about 12,000 jobs, becoming the latest tech giant to retrench after years of abundant growth and hiring. ...
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