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Google announces sweeping AI overhaul of its search engine

The tech giant unveiled sweeping updates to Search, Gemini and AI-powered eyeglasses in its push towards an AI-first ecosystem.

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How to get Euronews displayed as a favourite source on Google

Google offers a new function for all those who want to stay up to date: From now on, you can specify which news provider should be emphasised in search queries. This way you can make Euronews your favourite source.

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Meta seeks to overturn landmark social media addiction ruling

In March, a United States jury found Meta and Google negligent in thedesign of their platforms in a landmark ‘social media addictions’ trial.

EU.XL

How is the DMA reshaping Big Tech's grip on the internet?

Two years in, Europe's landmark law has changed how Big Tech operates and given users more freedom and choice, but the battle is far from over. Watch the video!

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EU.XL

DMA review: is the EU’s digital economy stronger?

What is the Digital Markets Act (DMA)? In 2022, the EU set out to impose strict "do’s and don’ts" on tech giants. Two years after implementation, the Commission is reviewing how successful it’s been.

Business

Google parent Alphabet profit jumps 81% amid Big Tech earnings results

Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft all beat earnings expectations, as they reported on Wednesday, but Alphabet stood out, with its shares jumping 7% in extended trading on strong cloud growth.

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Google employees urge CEO to reject classified military AI use

In the letter, Google staff warn the technology could be used by the Pentagon in 'inhumane' ways, including mass surveillance and lethal autonomous weapons.

Travel News

You can now track individual hotel prices with Google

Would-be guests can get email updates on the costs of their choice of hotel for their preferred travel dates.

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Google sets 2029 deadline to prepare for quantum cyber threat

Google says it is setting a timeline to migrate to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) by 2029, warning that action is needed before “a future quantum computer can break current encryption”.

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Meta and YouTube made addictive products that harmed youth, jury finds

The jury agreed with the 20-year-old plaintiff, who testified at trial that she became addicted to social media as a child and that this addiction exacerbated her mental health struggles.

Travel News

You can now send luggage tag locations to airlines to track lost bags

Google has rolled out a new feature for Android users in Find Hub, letting flyers share the location of a Find Hub-compatible tag or network accessory with airlines.

Tech News

The AI Cold War: US firms claim Chinese companies stole research

So-called distillation attacks gather responses from AI models to teach smaller ones.

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Can app stores really keep kids safe on social media?

Children can bypass age checks through factory resets, using alternative app stores or accessing social media sites on desktop computers.

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Meta’s Zuckerberg to testify over claims of social media harm on kids

A 20-year-old woman going by the name KGM alleges in a lawsuit that her use of Meta and Google platforms as a child fostered depressive and suicidal thoughts.

Germany

Tech boss' bond with politician's daughter raises questions in Germany

Eric Schmidt and Gloria-Sophie Burkandt have sparked speculation in Germany after appearing together at Davos amid questions over political ties and possible influence.

Markets

Google parent company Alphabet plans to sell rare 100-year bond

Google’s parent company Alphabet is offering a rare 100-year bond in sterling markets after its original $20bn (€16.8bn) US dollar bond sale was massively oversubscribed. This makes it the first tech company to sell a century bond since Motorola in 1997.