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Google to start embedding AI chatbot in makeover of its search engine

The tech giant is introducing a new "AI mode" that will embed chatbot capabilities into its search engine to keep up with rivals like OpenAI's ChatGPT.

22/05/2025

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US regulators want Google to sell Chrome browser to stop monopoly

US regulators are seeking to break up Google as a punishment for the company's search monopoly.

21/11/2024

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Google removes EU-based news content as part of 'time-limited test'

The test aims to provide regulators and publishers with further data on how Google is used to access news content.

14/11/2024

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French and German companies partner to build European search engine

“If the United States decided to pull US technology from Europe… then we would have to go back to phone books,” said Ecosia’s CEO.

12/11/2024

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Google to roll out AI-generated summaries at top of search engine

The move is raising hopes for better results and concerns about a decrease in web traffic.

15/05/2024

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Ecosia launches its ‘eco-friendly’ web browser

Ecosia, known for its tree-planting search engine, launched its ‘eco-friendly’ web browser on Earth Day.

23/04/2024

Experiences

Here’s how you can use TikTok to plan your next holiday

With over one billion active users TikTok has a bit of something for everyone and young travellers are taking advantage to get insider advice and recommendations for their holidays.

10/03/2024

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Stand aside Google. Here's how to use new generative AI search sites

Forgoing the tried and trusted Google, the rise of generative AI chatbots is giving people new and different ways to look up information.

22/02/2024

Culture news

What topped Google’s most-searched list in 2023?

Cultural phenomenon ‘Barbenheimer’ topped the global list of Google searches this year, while Eurovision and ChatGPT drew attention across Europe.

11/12/2023

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Google defends paying to make it the default search engine on devices

Google CEO Sundar Pichai defended his company’s practice of paying Apple and other tech companies to make Google the default search engine on their devices.

31/10/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: How google.com changed the English language, legally

15 September 1997: Google.com is registered as a domain name

15/09/2023

Tech News

Google spends $10bn a year to maintain its dominance, trial hears

The US' biggest antitrust trial of the last half-century began this week with Google defending itself against accusations that it rigged the market.

13/09/2023

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Why the US government is suing Google and what it could mean for you

In what's shaping up to be a landmark case, Google risks being broken up if it is found to have broken antitrust laws in the United States.

11/09/2023

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Microsoft brings its new AI chatbot to Bing smartphone apps

Bing's new AI chatbot is now available on smartphones, as Microsoft tries to catch up with Google in the search engine business.

23/02/2023

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Microsoft revamps Bing search engine with ChatGPT technology

Microsoft is rolling out ChatGPT technology to its search engine, Bing.

08/02/2023

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Is TikTok about to replace Google as the top search engine?

An increased number of searches on TikTok has raised the question of whether Google will soon become obsolete.

05/02/2023

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Google must remove inaccurate info about people if they ask, ECJ says

In a win for the “right to be forgotten,” the EU’s top court said Google must remove search results that users can prove is wrong.

08/12/2022

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Google outage: Where can users go when the search engine is down?

After a brief outage on Tuesday night, users questioned what alternatives they have to Google. Here are just some other options.

09/08/2022

USA

US lawmakers demand action from Google over 'fake abortion clinics'

A report has found that fake anti-abortion websites appear for Google users in key US states.

22/06/2022

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The UK launches a second probe into Google’s ad practices

Is Google breaking the law, or is it simply better than all its other competitors? The UK is about to find out

26/05/2022