Google is introducing a new security layer for its Gemini AI in Chrome, called the User Alignment Critic. This separate AI model will monitor Gemini’s actions to prevent malicious manipulations. The company is also offering bounties up to $20,000 for discovered vulnerabilities.
In a major executive move, Slack CEO Denise Dresser is departing to join OpenAI as its new chief revenue officer. She’ll lead the company’s rapidly growing enterprise unit, starting next week. This signals OpenAI’s aggressive push to become a dominant B2B software vendor.
The EU has launched a formal antitrust probe into Google, alleging it unfairly uses web and YouTube content to train its AI models like AI Overviews. Regulators are concerned Google isn’t compensating sources or letting them opt out, while simultaneously locking competitors out of using the same dat
The explosive growth of data centers has utilities scrambling. An industry insider argues that the old playbook is broken, creating a cycle of mistrust and inefficiency. The solution requires radical transparency and modernized planning frameworks.
The global datasphere is exploding, growing at over 20% a year. This is fueling a new wave of tools to manage, analyze, and govern data for the AI era.
A new, non-functional toggle has appeared in the latest Pixel Launcher update within Android Canary 2512. It suggests Google is testing a feature to display tiles for resuming browser tabs directly in the launcher’s search.
Berkshire Hathaway is undergoing its most significant leadership shuffle in decades as Warren Buffett prepares to step down. The moves include a surprise exit, a key retirement, and the creation of a new executive position, signaling the start of the Greg Abel era.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has officially launched on PlayStation 5. The port includes unique DualSense controller features and a free Stranger Things expansion. However, it notably lacks cross-play with Xbox and PC.
iFixit is back in the App Store with a powerful new repair app. It packs AI help, real-time battery monitoring, and all their famous guides. This is a direct shot at the “you can’t fix it” culture.
The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation into Google’s AI practices. It will examine if the company used web publisher and YouTube creator content without proper compensation or an opt-out option.
