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Alphabet's Google Launches Advanced AI Weather Model 'WeatherNext 3'
Google launched WeatherNext 3, an AI-powered global weather forecasting model. Google DeepMind and Google Research developed the model. WeatherNext 3 uses live...
Abliteration.ai sells AI models without guardrails, targeting offensive cybersecurity
Palo Alto-based startup Abliteration.ai has launched commercial access to large language models with intentionally removed safety guardrails. The company...
Google launches Gemini 3.8 Flash, targeting rivals in AI software development
Google launched Gemini 3.8 Flash as its third model release in three months. This accelerated schedule aims to increase competition in the artificial...
Google dodges forced AdX sale, ordered to open tech to rivals
A US federal judge rejected the Department of Justice's request to force Alphabet's Google to sell its AdX online advertising exchange. This ruling allows...
Google's Ad Platform Fails to Remove Scareware Despite Reports, Study Finds
A new study by NYU and Radboud University researchers revealed Google's advertising platform fails to consistently remove malicious "scareware" ads, even after...
Google faces EU antitrust probe, targeting AI search content opt-out
EU antitrust regulators are formally investigating Google’s proposal for publishers to opt out of generative AI features. The European Commission sent...
Google to Launch Gemini 3.8 Flash, Challenging OpenAI’s Coding Lead
Google plans to release its Gemini 3.8 Flash AI model as early as Wednesday, according to the Wall Street Journal. The new version, internally codenamed...
Anthropic debuts Claude 5.1 models, slashing costs to challenge rivals
Anthropic released two advanced AI models, Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1, to lead in coding and knowledge work. Claude Fable 5.1 is now generally...
Alphabet Enhances Gemini with Agentic Video Understanding
Alphabet's Google launched agentic video understanding across its latest Gemini models. This aims to deliver higher accuracy at lower costs. The new feature...
Alphabet Launches 'Google Pics,' an AI Image Editor for Workspace
Alphabet's Google announced the general availability of Google Pics. Google Pics is an AI-powered image creation and editing tool. It integrates directly into...
Waymo launches robotaxis in Denver, San Diego and Tampa, hitting 14 markets
Alphabet’s Waymo launched its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa. This expansion increases the company’s total operational...
Judge Upholds $425 Million Privacy Verdict Against Google
A judge refused to overturn a $425 million privacy verdict against Google. The case involves privacy violations. The court's decision solidifies Google's...
Alphabet's stock momentum slows amid concerns over AI spending and delayed YouTube monetization.
Alphabet shares recently fell 2.6% to $334. This follows a post-earnings rally towards $384. Investors cite substantial capital expenditures for AI...
First Pacific Advisors Reduces Alphabet (GOOGL) Stake by 16%
In a quarterly disclosure with the SEC, First Pacific Advisors reported a 16.33% reduction in its stake in Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) for the period ending June 30,...
Google stalls Hollywood AI talks, citing studio and union concerns
Google held licensing talks with Disney, Universal, and Warner Bros. Discovery to access their film libraries and characters. The company intends to use this...
Big Tech's Q2 Profits Inflated by $160B+ in AI Paper Gains
A collective $160 billion-plus in "other income" significantly inflated the second-quarter profits of major technology companies, including Alphabet, Amazon,...
AI chatbots fail state propaganda tests, missing 25% of false narratives
An analysis by NPR and NewsGuard found major AI chatbots are largely ineffective at countering foreign propaganda. OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini,...
Google Alters Search Spam Policy in Europe to Comply with Regulators
Alphabet's Google altered its "site reputation abuse" policy in the European Economic Area (EEA) to avoid potential antitrust fines from the European...
Anthropic defeats Pentagon blacklist, judge rules national security claim was baseless
A U.S. federal judge ruled the Pentagon’s decision to blacklist artificial intelligence firm Anthropic was illegal and baseless. The court order prevents the...
Whale Rock Capital Trims Alphabet (GOOGL) Stake in Q2 2026
Whale Rock Capital, a major technology-focused hedge fund, reduced its position in Alphabet (GOOGL) by 10.31% during the second quarter of 2026. The firm sold...