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A24 takes on Google money to build AI tools - Engadget

- [Entertainment]($1) - [TV & Movies]($1) # A24 takes on Google money to build AI tools One imagines Kane Parsons is less than pleased. By [Lawrence Bonk]($1) June 22,...

The Pixel 10A finally costs what it should

- **Gadgets - **Tech - **Google # The Pixel 10A finally costs what it should A healthy Prime Day discount is all it took. A healthy Prime Day discount is all it took. by Allison JohnsonJun 23, 202...

The best Prime Day deals we found on our favorite gear

Updated - **Gadgets - **Verge Shopping - **Deals # The best Prime Day deals we found on our favorite gear Prime Day has begun, and here we’ve included dozens of our favorite picks across a range of ...

Google Cloud generative AI automates council planning operations

Government ministries are deploying [Google Cloud]($1) generative AI across municipal agencies to automate council planning operations. Public sector administration handles vast volumes of unstructur...

HSBC expands AI banking partnership with Google Cloud

HSBC has entered a multi-year partnership with Google Cloud to develop and deploy artificial intelligence tools across its global operations. Announced at Google Cloud Summit London 2026, the agreeme...

Mitigating vendor lock-in with Sakana AI Fugu multi-agent models

[Sakana AI]($1) launched Fugu to orchestrate multi-agent operations and mitigate single-vendor dependency risks in enterprise deployments. Enterprises face operational vulnerabilities when relying en...

INTERPOL Warns Phishing, Ransomware, and AI Scams Are Rising Across Asia-Pacific

- **Ravie Lakshmanan**Jun 22, 2026Cybercrime / Artificial Intelligence [*]($1) A new report from INTERPOL has revealed a "dramatic increase" in cybercrime in Asia and the South Pacific, fueled by ...

AryStinger Malware Infects 4,300 Legacy Routers to Build Reconnaissance Proxy Network

- **Swati Khandelwal**Jun 22, 2026IoT Security / Vulnerability [*]($1) A new malware family is turning forgotten home routers into a distributed reconnaissance and proxy network, not the DDoS botn...

Canada’s Spy Agency Used First-of-Its-Kind Warrant to Clean Botnet-Infected Devices

- **Swati Khandelwal**Jun 22, 2026Cyber Espionage / IoT Security [*]($1) Canada's spy service got a judge's permission to reach into infected servers, home routers, and IoT gear sitting on Canadia...

⚡ Weekly Recap: Browser Bugs, EDR Killers, TV Botnet, OpenBSD Flaw, Android Trojan, and More

- **Ravie Lakshmanan**Jun 22, 2026Cybersecurity / Hacking [*]($1) It’s Monday again. This week’s threat list looks painfully familiar: abused integrations, fake tools, poisoned websites, ransomwa...

Stop Your Legacy Infrastructure from Hijacking Your AI Agents

- **The Hacker News**Jun 22, 2026Exposure Management / AI Security [*]($1) Earlier this month, I spoke at the [Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit]($1) about a blind spot most security progr...

Google Sets Sept. 30 Deadline for Android Developer Verification in Four Countries

- **Swati Khandelwal**Jun 22, 2026Mobile Security / Open Source [*]($1) Google has set September 30, 2026, as the day it begins enforcing [Android developer verification]($1) in the first four cou...

New OXLOADER Loader Uses Malicious Google Ads to Deliver CastleStealer

- **Ravie Lakshmanan**Jun 22, 2026Malvertising / Endpoint Security [*]($1) Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new campaign that delivers CastleStealer by means of a previously u...

Researchers Detail DifyTap Flaws in Dify That Could Expose AI Chats Across Tenants

- **Ravie Lakshmanan**Jun 22, 2026AI Security / Vulnerability [*]($1) Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of four vulnerabilities in [Dify]($1), an open-source agentic workflow platfo...

29-Year-Old Squid Proxy Bug 'Squidbleed' Can Leak Cleartext HTTP Requests

- **Swati Khandelwal**Jun 22, 2026Vulnerability / Server Security [*]($1) A heap over-read in the Squid web proxy can leak another user's cleartext HTTP request, including any credentials or sessi...

ShapedPlugin WordPress Pro Plugins Backdoored in Supply Chain Attack

- **Ravie Lakshmanan**Jun 22, 2026Supply Chain Attack / Malware [*]($1) Multiple WordPress plugins from [ShapedPlugin]($1) were compromised in a supply chain attack after unknown threat actors man...

OpenAI Expands Daybreak With GPT-5.5-Cyber to Help Defenders Patch Security Flaws

- **Ravie Lakshmanan**Jun 23, 2026Artificial Intelligence / Codex Security [*]($1) OpenAI on Monday [said]($1) it's releasing an improved version of its GPT‑5.5‑Cyber model to trusted defenders as...

WhatsApp VBScript Campaign Uses Fake Documents to Install ManageEngine RMM Tool

- **Ravie Lakshmanan**Jun 23, 2026Malware / Social Engineering [*]($1) Direct messages sent via WhatsApp are being used to distribute malicious Visual Basic Script (VBScript) files that lead to th...

Malicious npm Packages Pose as PostCSS Tools to Deliver Windows RAT

- **Ravie Lakshmanan**Jun 23, 2026Supply Chain Attack / Developer Security [*]($1) Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a set of malicious npm packages that are designed to deliver a Windows-...

Agentic AI: The Weapon That No Longer Needs a Warrior

- **The Hacker News**Jun 23, 2026Offensive AI / Cybersecurity Training [*]($1) Every weapon begins as an extension of the hand that holds it. The spear lengthened the reach of the arm. The bow sen...

GitHub Updates actions/checkout to Block Common Pwn Request Attack Patterns

- **Ravie Lakshmanan**Jun 23, 2026Workflow Security / Software Supply Chain [*]($1) GitHub is moving to strengthen software supply chain security by updating "[actions/checkout]($1)" to block **p...

Trump Order Sets 2030 Deadline for Federal Post-Quantum Crypto Migration

- **Swati Khandelwal**Jun 23, 2026Cryptography / Quantum Computing [*]($1) President Trump signed an [executive order on June 22]($1) setting hard deadlines for federal agencies to move high-valu...

Fake AI Agent Skill Passed Security Scans and Reportedly Reached 26,000 Agents

- **Swati Khandelwal**Jun 23, 2026Supply Chain Security / Enterprise Security [*]($1) Security firm AIR built a fake AI agent skill, pushed it through a popular skill marketplace and an Instagram...

The $400 million machine powering the future of chipmaking

Jos Benschop is climbing a ladder to get to the top of his newest machine. It’s a bit of a schlep. The contraption is the size of a double-decker bus—more than 150 tons of gleaming precision-milled al...

Elephant alert! AI warning systems aim to avoid deadly clashes

India is home to about [60% of the world’s wild Asian elephants]($1), and around [80% of the animals’ habitat]($1) lies outside protected areas, according to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and C...

The Download: the future of chipmaking and Anthropic’s government clash

*This is today's edition of *[*The Download*]($1),* our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology.* It’s a bit of a schlep to get to the top of ASML’s...

SpaceX inks compute deal with Reflection AI, an open source AI lab | TechCrunch

The first StrictlyVC of 2026 hits SF on April 30. Tickets are going fast. [Register now.]($1)[Founder Summit]($1) ticket savings of up to $190 end June 26. Join 1,000+ founders and VCs for all-day boo...

Google DeepMind bets $75M on AI's future in Hollywood with A24 deal | TechCrunch

The first StrictlyVC of 2026 hits SF on April 30. Tickets are going fast. [Register now.]($1)[Founder Summit]($1) ticket savings of up to $190 end June 26. Join 1,000+ founders and VCs for all-day boo...

AI chipmaker Groq confirms $650M raise, re-staffs after Nvidia's $20B not-acqui-hire deal | TechCrunch

The first StrictlyVC of 2026 hits SF on April 30. Tickets are going fast. [Register now.]($1)[Founder Summit]($1) ticket savings of up to $190 end June 26. Join 1,000+ founders and VCs for all-day boo...

The running list: major tech layoffs in 2026 where employers cited AI | TechCrunch

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Fika Jobs raises $4M to build a video-first hiring platform where AI agents interview candidates | TechCrunch

The first StrictlyVC of 2026 hits SF on April 30. Tickets are going fast. [Register now.]($1)[Founder Summit]($1) ticket savings of up to $190 end June 26. Join 1,000+ founders and VCs for all-day boo...

Nvidia says its AI data center design runs hotter to use a lot less water

- **Tech - **AI - **News # Nvidia says its AI data center design runs hotter to use a lot less water By switching to 100 percent liquid cooling and running servers hotter, Nvidia claims it can cut w...

Meta launches cheaper smart glasses without Ray-Ban

- **Tech - **AI - **Gadgets # Meta launches cheaper smart glasses without Ray-Ban They’re also $80 cheaper, and Alex Himel, Meta’s VP of wearables, says privacy improvements are on the way. If you ...

Sony’s AI Camera Assistant is exactly as bad as it looks

- **Tech - **AI - **Gadgets # Sony’s AI Camera Assistant is exactly as bad as it looks Ugly Instagram filters, powered by AI. Ugly Instagram filters, powered by AI. by Dominic PrestonJun 23, 202...

The Fitbit Air takes a smarter approach to the AI health dumpster fire

- **Tech - **AI - **Gadgets # The Fitbit Air takes a smarter approach to the AI health dumpster fire Google Health remains a work in progress, but it could be so much worse. If you buy something f...

Computer vision deployments drive retail productivity gains

Computer vision deployments are driving retail productivity gains as operators automate physical shelf tracking to protect eroding margins. This hardware deployment directly addresses the persistent ...

SAP and Google Cloud deploy agentic commerce architecture

[SAP]($1) and [Google Cloud]($1) are deploying agentic commerce architecture to automate multi-agent marketing and retail operations at enterprise scale. SAP research indicates 78 percent of business...

Junior Hacker Used Tailscale and OpenSSH to Keep Access After His C2 Went Offline

- **Swati Khandelwal**Jun 17, 2026Malware / Cyber Attack [*]($1) A French-speaking attacker broke into a small French automotive business, planted a keylogger, and stole banking and email credenti...

Microsoft Confirms RoguePlanet Defender Zero-Day, Says Patch is in Development

- **Ravie Lakshmanan**Jun 17, 2026Endpoint Security / Vulnerability [*]($1) Microsoft has formally disclosed that it's working to release a patch to address a Defender zero-day codenamed [RoguePla...

Crypto Clipper Campaign Abuses Fake Reviews, AI Narrators, and VirusTotal Comments

- **Ravie Lakshmanan**Jun 17, 2026Malware / Social Engineering [*]($1) An unknown threat actor has been observed leveraging paid or promoted posts on legitimate news websites to drum up buzz for t...

DragonForce Hackers Abuse Microsoft Teams Relays to Hide Backdoor.Turn C2 Traffic

- **Ravie Lakshmanan**Jun 18, 2026Remote Access Trojan / Ransomware [*]($1) Threat actors associated with the [DragonForce]($1) ransomware have been observed using a custom Go-based remote access ...

The Scripts on Your Checkout Page Are Now a PCI DSS Problem

- **The Hacker News**Jun 18, 2026Payment Security / Compliance [*]($1) An independent PCI assessor tested Reflectiz against the new PCI DSS rules. Here is the verdict: **[See the full QSA assessme...

INC Ransomware Emerges as Major RaaS Threat in 2026 with 830+ Victims Since 2023

- **Ravie Lakshmanan**Jun 18, 2026Vulnerability / Enterprise Security [*]($1) Cybersecurity researchers have charted the evolution of [INC]($1) from an nascent ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) opera...

Microsoft Details Windows Clipper Malware Campaign Using USB LNK Worm and Tor-Based C2

- **Ravie Lakshmanan**Jun 18, 2026Malware / Cryptocurrency [*]($1) Microsoft has disclosed details of a Windows-based cryptocurrency clipper campaign codenamed **CryptoBandits** that has targeted...

ThreatsDay Bulletin: Claude Chat Abuse, NastyC2 npm Packages, Device-Code Phishing + 25 More Stories

- **Ravie Lakshmanan**Jun 18, 2026Hacking News / Cybersecurity News [*]($1) The internet did not break this week. It got used exactly as designed, which is worse. Searches were siphoned through s...

Orphaned AI Agents: How to Find Hidden Access Risks Inside Your Network

- **The Hacker News**Jun 18, 2026AI Security / Data Security [*]($1) If an autonomous AI agent interacts with your company's core intellectual property today, can your security team instantly name...

F5 Patches Two Critical NGINX Open Source Flaws Enabling Remote Code Execution

- **Ravie Lakshmanan**Jun 18, 2026Vulnerability / Cloud Security [*]($1) F5 has released security updates to address two critical security flaws in NGINX Open Source that could be exploited to ach...

Apple Patches Beats Studio Buds Flaw Letting Nearby Attackers Spy via Microphone

- **Ravie Lakshmanan**Jun 19, 2026Mobile Security / Vulnerability [*]($1) Apple has updated its Beats Studio Buds wireless earbuds to patch a high-severity vulnerability that could be exploited b...

Salesforce Disables Klue App Integration After OAuth Token Abuse Exposes Customer Data

- **Ravie Lakshmanan**Jun 19, 2026Data Breach / Cloud Security [*]($1) Salesforce has revealed that it disabled the Klue Battlecards app integration within its platform in response to a security i...

Forget Data Leakage: Shadow AI's Real Threat Is Access Control

- **The Hacker News**Jun 19, 2026Agentic AI / SaaS Security [*]($1) The first wave of enterprise AI concern was straightforward. It was simply employees pasting sensitive data into public AI tools...

From Assistive to Agentic: The AI Shift That's Redefining Threat Management

- **The Hacker News**Jun 19, 2026Enterprise Security / Agentic AI [*]($1) ## **Introduction** The average enterprise security team has 40 or more security tools, giving a lot of visibility into i...

CISA Warns Fortinet Customers as FortiBleed Hits 86,644 FortiGate Devices

- **Ravie Lakshmanan**Jun 19, 2026Threat Intelligence / Firewall Security [*]($1) The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday [urged]($1) Fortinet customers with F...

Operation Endgame Disrupts SocGholish Servers, Cleans 14,971 WordPress Sites

- **Ravie Lakshmanan**Jun 19, 2026Malware / Threat Intelligence [*]($1) Dutch law enforcement authorities, along with counterparts from [ Canada ]($1) , Germany, and the U.S., have disrupted malic...

AutoJack Attack Lets One Web Page Hijack AI Agent for Host Code Execution

- **Swati Khandelwal**Jun 19, 2026Vulnerability / Software Supply Chain [*]($1) Microsoft researchers have detailed an exploit chain, named [AutoJack]($1), that turns an AI browsing agent into a d...

The Gentlemen RaaS Uses GentleKiller EDR Framework Targeting 400 Security Processes

- **Ravie Lakshmanan**Jun 19, 2026Ransomware / Endpoint Security [*]($1) The Gentlemen ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation is actively developing and maintaining a suite of endpoint detection...

Unpatchable 'usbliter8' Exploit Breaks Apple A12 and A13 SecureROM Boot Chain

- **Swati Khandelwal**Jun 19, 2026Hardware Security / Vulnerability [*]($1) Security researchers at Paradigm Shift have published a working exploit, dubbed **usbliter8**, that achieves arbitrary c...

Hackers Exploit Gravity SMTP WordPress Plugin Bug to Expose API Keys

- **Ravie Lakshmanan**Jun 20, 2026Vulnerability / Web Security [*]($1) Threat actors are exploiting a recently patched security flaw impacting Gravity SMTP, a WordPress plugin that's installed on ...

For the past four years, a sprawling Android-based botnet called **Popa** has forced millions of consumer TV boxes to relay Internet traffic linked to advertising fraud, account takeovers, and mass da...

The first big exit in AI

Hey folks, Heading to a Q&A with Sam Altman later today in London so a bit rushed for time to part any ‘wisdom’. I’m currently still mid-building the reference manual, but it’s coming along now! I’...

Hacking the atmosphere: Geoengineering gets a reality check

Jim Franke pulls away the cover page of a presentation on the wraparound desk in his office, revealing an illustration of an odd-­looking aircraft with massive wings stretching out from a stubby fusel...

Entrepreneurs in Nairobi make the case for going solar

*Most of Kenya’s power grid runs on renewables. But with 25% of communities lacking centralized electricity, the nation is looking to off-grid solar to hit its goal of delivering [universal electricit...

Geoengineering still faces major practical challenges

Solar geoengineering is often portrayed as a sort of emergency brake. Something along the lines of *Pull in case of climate emergency to scatter light-reflecting particles to bounce sunlight out of th...

A startup claims it broke through a bottleneck that’s holding back LLMs

Miami-based AI startup Subquadratic came out of stealth mode last month with a huge claim. It announced that it had [solved a mathematical bottleneck]($1) that had been holding back large language mod...

Apple patches eavesdropping vulnerability in Beats Studio Buds

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How to turn off AI in your Google Docs | TechCrunch

It happened to me: I opened a Google Doc to write an article, and I was immediately confronted with a text box inviting me to “write with Gemini.” I looked for some button to swipe away the garish AI ...

OpenAI is bringing on some big guns in the lead-up to its IPO  | TechCrunch

OpenAI is bringing on some big names to the team in the lead-up to its public debut: Google DeepMind AI legend Noam Shazeer and former Trump White House AI policy official Dean Ball. Shazeer, a co-lea...

Billionaire Ambani wants AI in every call, app, and home | TechCrunch

As India searches for a homegrown contender in the global artificial intelligence race, billionaire Mukesh Ambani is positioning Reliance Industries as a national champion, rolling out AI services for...

Nobel laureate John Jumper is leaving DeepMind for rival Anthropic | TechCrunch

Posted:John Jumper, who shared a recent Nobel Prize in chemistry, announced Friday that he’s making the leap to Anthropic after “nearly 9 years” at Google DeepMind.In a post on X]($1), Jumper wrote th...

In the Weights is your new AI-centric vanity search | TechCrunch

Anyone who’s Googled themselves recently knows that it doesn’t quite hit the way it used to. Sure, there’s [everything going on with Google search itself]($1), but there’s also an inescapable feeling ...

Anthropic got hit by export rules nobody understands

- **AI - **Policy - **Anthropic # Anthropic got hit by export rules nobody understands Governing AI through opaque, ad hoc interventions is unsustainable, experts warn. Governing AI through opaque,...

Who decides when AI is too dangerous?

- **Podcasts - **AI - **Policy # Who decides when AI is too dangerous? With the Mythos debacle, Anthropic gets its first taste of the Trump admin’s new AI regulation regime. by Nilay PatelJun 18, 2...

The Atlantic created a searchable database of the music used to train AI

- **AI - **Entertainment - **News # The Atlantic created a searchable database of the music used to train AI Millions of tracks are freely available in datasets, even if they’re not supposed to be. ...

AI Rivalry Forces Google to Share Data, Not Breakup

A federal judge’s ruling in the U.S. antitrust case against Google sidesteps a breakup but imposes new obligations. Generative AI is reframing competition in the information market, prompting Google to share data with qualified rivals while ending exclusive defaults.

Google narrows ChatGPT lead as mobile AI market broadens

Google's Gemini has emerged as the leading challenger to OpenAI's ChatGPT, with four Google products ranking in the top 50 globally. The Andreessen Horowitz report tracks web and mobile usage, highlighting a surge in Chinese-developed mobile AI apps and a crowded field of competitors—ranging from Grok to Claude—that are reshaping the AI landscape.

Google opens Veo 3 AI video with free monthly access

Google is broadening access to its Veo 3 AI video system through Flow, letting new users choose monthly between five fast videos or one high-fidelity clip. The offer uses a 100-credit starter pack, with Fast videos at 20 credits and Quality clips at 100 credits, and can lead users to higher subscriptions like AI Pro or AI Ultra for more generation capacity.

Google bets on AI-driven defense amid rising cyber threats

Google acknowledged that despite decades of progress, defenders still lose ground to attackers, who are increasingly weaponizing generative AI. In response, the company unveiled an AI-first defense strategy that blends advanced models, real-time threat intelligence, and automated response tools to detect and neutralize threats at scale.

Google bets $9B to scale Virginia AI and cloud

Google's $9 billion plan expands Virginia's AI and cloud footprint, adding a new Chesterfield data center campus and enlarging facilities in Loudoun and Prince William by 2026. The investment pairs heavy infrastructure with talent programs, promising free AI training for Virginia students and industry partnerships. It arrives as state leaders weigh energy and environmental impacts amid a data-center boom.

Google boosts Vids with AI avatars and image-to-video

Google is expanding Vids with an array of generative AI features, including AI avatars and an image-to-video generator powered by Veo 3 and Gemini. The updates aim to reduce on-camera anxiety, simplify editing, and democratize video creation for businesses and individuals alike. With a million-plus monthly users, Google is betting on broader access to cement Vids as a core communications tool.

Google Translate adds AI-powered live chat and tutor features

Google is expanding Translate with a real-time live conversation mode in 70+ languages and a personalized Practice mode that doubles as a language tutor. Powered by Gemini, the updates aim to reduce language barriers in everyday conversations and learning, signaling Translate's evolution into a broader AI-assisted platform.

Google unveils Gemini 2.5 Flash Image

Google has launched Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, the latest generation in its image generation and editing tech. The model, once nicknamed Nano-Banana, is now accessible via the Gemini API, Google AI Studio, and Vertex AI, offering a suite of advanced editing tools, identity preservation, and fast, photorealistic results for developers and enterprise clients.

Feds Tap Google's Gemini AI for 47 Cents per Agency

Under the GSA deal, each federal agency will access Google's Gemini AI and cloud services for a nominal 47 cents. The program, branded Gemini for Government, centralizes procurement under OneGov to boost efficiency, citizen services, and data-driven decision making across agencies. Industry observers expect rapid AI adoption, but caution is advised on governance, security, and long-term reliance on a single vendor.

Google's Veo 3 trial opens AI video to the public

Google expanded access to its Veo 3 video tool by offering a weekend free trial within the Gemini app. The fast 8-second clips with synchronized audio demonstrate a milestone in consumer-facing AI media, signaling how text prompts can yield cinematic results even for non-subscribers. The test also serves as a stress test for Google's infrastructure and a preview of what's ahead.

Pixel 10 Puts On-Device AI and Privacy Front and Center

Google’s Pixel 10 launches with a bold shift: most AI runs directly on the device. Fueled by the Tensor G5 and Gemini Nano, the phone aims to be faster, more private, and more proactive by keeping data on-device while weaving AI into core tasks—from mail and calendar to messages and photography. It’s pitched as a practical, privacy-first AI upgrade.

Gemini AI Powers Fitbit's New Personal Health Coach

Google's Gemini AI is being embedded into Fitbit Premium to create a personalized health coach that treats wearables as active wellness advisors. The feature promises tailored workouts, sleep coaching, and holistic insights drawn from biometric data and real-time readiness scores, with an October preview in the United States. The move aims to tighten Google's grip on health-focused wearables and data-driven guidance.

Google Search Becomes AI Agent, Expands Globally

Google is turning its search engine into a more autonomous AI agent, adding multi-step task handling and expanding AI Mode to more than 180 countries. The update blends live web actions with conversational search, starting with restaurant bookings and, soon, local services and event tickets.

Google Claims Gemini Prompt Uses Less Energy Than 9 Seconds of TV

Google released figures asserting that a median Gemini text prompt uses 0.24 watt-hours of energy, emits 0.03 g CO2e, and consumes roughly five drops of water, framed within a full-stack efficiency approach. Critics argue the numbers may overlook indirect water use, energy-grid mix, and lifecycle costs, complicating the claimed environmental advantage. The piece reviews the methodology and broader implications for AI sustainability.

Google's Gemma 3 270M: The Little AI That Could

Google's latest AI model, Gemma 3 270M, is all about efficiency and specialization, making it perfect for on-device applications. With a focus on compactness, this model is designed to handle specific tasks while conserving battery life, offering developers a new tool for creating fast and private AI solutions.

Google Gemini's New Memory Feature: Your AI Assistant That Remembers Everything

Google's Gemini just got a major upgrade with its 'Personal Context' feature, allowing it to remember your preferences and past conversations. This means a more personalized experience, but also raises questions about privacy and data control.

Perplexity AI Takes a Swing at Google with a Bold $34.5 Billion Offer for Chrome

Perplexity AI is making waves in the tech world with a daring $34.5 billion bid to buy Google's Chrome browser, all while building a unique AI answer engine and forming strategic partnerships. But this audacious move comes with its share of controversy and legal scrutiny.

Grok-4 Goes Free: xAI Challenges AI Leaders, Democratizes Access

xAI's Grok-4 goes free, democratizing advanced AI access and igniting a fierce battle against industry giants.

Google Takes on OpenAI with New Learning Tools and Free AI Pro Plan

Google's new 'Guided Learning' feature in the Gemini chatbot aims to reshape AI's role in education, offering students a free AI Pro plan for a year. This move directly challenges OpenAI's educational tools, signaling a competitive shift in AI-powered learning.

Watch Out! Your AI Assistant Might Be Leaking Secrets

A new study shows how hidden prompts can manipulate AI assistants like Google's Gemini, potentially leaking sensitive data and controlling smart devices.

Google Says AI Isn't Hurting Traffic, But Publishers Are Feeling the Pain

Google insists its AI features aren't to blame for declining traffic, but many publishers are reporting significant losses, raising concerns about the sustainability of online content.

Google's New AI Agents Are Changing the Game for Software Development

Google's latest AI tools, Jules and Gemini CLI, are transforming coding from a tedious line-by-line process to a more efficient high-level task delegation system, making life easier for developers.

Game On: Google’s New Arena for AI Intelligence Testing

Google and Kaggle have launched 'Game Arena', an open-source platform where AI models compete in strategic games like chess. This initiative aims to redefine how we measure AI intelligence, moving beyond traditional benchmarks to a more dynamic, competitive environment.

Google's 'AI First' Accelerator Supercharges 20 Indian Startups

Google's 'AI First' accelerator supercharges 20 homegrown startups, propelling India's diverse AI ecosystem onto the global stage.

Google's Bold Move: Powering Down AI to Keep the Lights On

In a groundbreaking partnership, Google lets utilities pause non-essential AI workloads during peak energy demand, aiming to stabilize the power grid amid AI's growing energy appetite.

Apple's New AI Search Engine: A Game Changer for Privacy and User Experience

Apple's diving into the AI search game with a new 'answer engine' that could shake up its partnership with Google. This move aims to create a more private and integrated search experience across Apple devices, challenging the traditional search model.

Meet MLE-STAR: Google’s New AI That Builds Its Own Machine Learning Models

Google's MLE-STAR is a game-changer in AI development, capable of autonomously creating and refining machine learning models, making the process faster and more accessible than ever.

Google's AI Demand: Billions Spent to Keep Up with the Tech Race

Google's infrastructure is feeling the heat from skyrocketing AI demand, leading to a massive investment in data centers and technology. As the company struggles to keep pace, the ripple effects are felt across the tech landscape.

Google's Deep Think AI Takes Home Gold at Math Olympiad

Google's Deep Think AI has made waves by mastering complex math problems, raising important questions about the safety of advanced AI technologies.

Apple Ditches Its Secretive Ways, Embraces AI to Keep Up with Rivals

Feeling the heat from competitors, Apple is shifting gears on its AI strategy, ramping up investments and considering acquisitions to catch up in the tech race.

Google's Opal: Making AI App Creation as Easy as Chatting

Google's new tool, Opal, lets anyone create AI-driven apps using simple language, no coding required. It's a game-changer for non-techies looking to build custom solutions.