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Alphabet to set a new record as investors happy with Google’s AI progress
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Alphabet to set a new record as investors happy with Google’s AI progress

[ad_1] Investors are becoming more optimistic about Alphabet Inc.'s artificial intelligence strategy, after a run of glitches and misfires that sent its shares tumbling.  The stock is heading back toward what would be a record $2 trillion market value — a milestone surpassed only by Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc. and Nvidia Corp. in the United States. It has rallied back from last month's low, when the shares dropped on concerns the company was falling behind in AI.  Google eyes enterprise-ready AI solutions  Using this week's cloud event to show that its AI model is enterprise-ready despite recent stumbles in its consumer-facing tools, focus is now turning to this month's earnings and a developer's conference in May. While Alphabet's path to AI monetization is still seen as cloudy, the st...
Video series by FactShala to educate people against misinformation
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Video series by FactShala to educate people against misinformation

[ad_1] A new educational video series by media literacy network FactShala will offer people practical skills and useful tools to sort facts from fiction online.To be launched in multiple languages, the 'FactShala Ambassador Programme' video series will collaborate with prominent journalists in India and offer easy tips and tools to enabling users in assessing the credibility of information online and reach trustworthy sources. For the initiative, FactShala, run by DataLEADS, has partnered with MediaWise of the Poynter Institute with support from Google News. We are now on WhatsApp. Click to join."The launch of this project is a great step forward in accelerating the growth of media literacy in India. Every Indian should have access to high quality and trustworthy information that equips...
Google AI Search tool, SGE, could be detrimental to news publishers; Know all about it
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Google AI Search tool, SGE, could be detrimental to news publishers; Know all about it

[ad_1] Artificial intelligence (AI) has been the buzzword of 2023, with developments taking place at the speed of light, seemingly. From AI chatbots to AI tools that can be used for various purposes including image generation, code interpretation, multi-modal search, and more, the incorporation of AI has been quite expeditious. However, it has not been all smooth sailing so far. Various debates have taken place about the ills of AI, with deepfakes rising at an alarming rate. As such, the need for its regulation is necessary. Thus, the passing of the EU AI Act could not have come at a better time. But it is not just deepfakes where AI is posing a danger. A new report has shed light on its implications in the news sector, with publishers saying that Google's new AI Search tool, Search Gen...
Google Keep may unveil AI-powered Help Me Create a List feature for shopping, trips, more
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Google Keep may unveil AI-powered Help Me Create a List feature for shopping, trips, more

[ad_1] Google Keep, the widely-used note-making application from the tech giant, is likely gearing up to roll out a new enhancement for users, powered by artificial intelligence. This update is designed to assist users in generating lists to streamline tasks such as grocery shopping, trip planning, and other to-do lists. The feature was uncovered during an examination of the decompiled version of the app available on the Google Play Store.According to a report from 9To5Google, indicators within the lines of code strongly suggest the imminent arrival of this feature. However, it's important to note that the evidence may not guarantee its universal availability. Transitioning to the latest app version, a similar development was identified in the October version, labeled with the codename ...
Google expands Discover feed to desktop users, testing underway
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Google expands Discover feed to desktop users, testing underway

[ad_1] Google is expanding its popular Discover feature to the desktop version of its search page. Google Discover feed, known for curating personalised content based on users' web activity and interests, has long been a staple on mobile devices, including the Google app and Pixel Launcher. However, the feature is now making its way to desktop users.Familiar Concept, Limited ControlSimilar to the mobile version, the desktop Discover feed will present users with personalised content. It's a feature that many users have grown accustomed to, but there's a key difference: on the desktop, unlike its counterpart Bing, Google's Discover feed cannot be customised or disabled. Users have no control over its appearance or contents. We are now on WhatsApp. Click to join. To further solidify its pr...
Fresh look! Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides shine with new updates on Android
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Fresh look! Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides shine with new updates on Android

[ad_1] Google's popular apps like Docs, Sheets, and Slides are getting an update on Android phones and tablets. These apps are widely used around the world because they're easy to use and work well with Google Accounts. Notably, Google is continually adding new features to make these apps better, and this week, it is making changes that users will definitely notice and use to their benefit.Exciting Visual UpdatesOne big change is how these apps will look. The buttons and icons you use for editing will look different and more modern. Even the colors in the background will be updated to make everything feel new and improved. Smart Feature for Sheets UsersIf you use Sheets, which is like a tool for making tables and lists, there's something extra special. When you start a new table or list...
Your Google Search homepage just changed forever! Check out the Google Lens
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Your Google Search homepage just changed forever! Check out the Google Lens

[ad_1] Now, your Google homepage will provide you with a direct option to use Google Lens. Know all the benefits here. Google Lens is now more accessible! It will be an important tool for all Google users. A year ago, Google had decided to move Google Lens from smartphones to the desktop web via Google Photos and then on Chrome. Now, it has been rolled out on the Google Search homepage. Since the launch of the feature back in 2017, the visual search tool has been added to many platforms. Now, whenever you open your Google Search homepage on your desktop, you will find a new camera icon dipped in four colours. It is available next to the microphone symbol. It is similar to the way Pixel phones and Google Chrome browsers provide the option of Lens along with Search Bar. Google Lens w...