Elon Musk seems to be cosying up to one of India’s favourite sports — Cricket. The world’s richest man and Tesla CEO responded to Google CEO Sundar Pichai‘s post on Cricket. A known ardent fan of cricket, Pichai shared a post on Day 4 of the ongoing test series between India and Australia in Brisbane….
This week in tech, significant developments made headlines across the globe. The tech industry continues to face challenges, with over 149,000 workers losing their jobs in 2024 amid economic headwinds. Intel announced the retirement of its long-serving CEO, Pat Gelsinger, signaling a major leadership shift at the semiconductor giant. On the cybersecurity front, the Indian…
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has taken a subtle jab at Microsoft’s AI strategy. When asked about Google’s progress in AI compared to its competitors in a recent interview at The New York Times’ DealBook Summit, Pichai highlighted a key difference: Google develops its own AI models, while Microsoft relies on external models from companies like…
A Mumbai court has reportedly issued a contempt notice to Google CEO Sundar Pichai over YouTube’s failure to remove a defamatory video targeting the Dhyan Foundation and its founder, Yogi Ashwini. According to a report in Economic Times, the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate’s Court in Ballard Pier took this action on November 21, 2023, after…
Indonesia has reportedly rejected Apple’s $100 million investment proposal, deeming it insufficient to meet the country’s “fairness” principles. The government is seeking further negotiations before lifting a ban on iPhone 16 sales.Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita criticized Apple’s investment disparity between Indonesia and Vietnam. While Apple has poured billions into Vietnam’s manufacturing facilities, its investment…
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has raised alarm bells about the potential psychological dangers of AI romantic relationships, particularly for young men, in a recent podcast interview on “The Prof G Show” with Scott Galloway.Schmidt argues that AI-generated romantic partners could exacerbate social isolation and obsessive behaviors among vulnerable populations. “This is a good example…
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval to Google parent Alphabet’s arm Shoreline International Holdings LLC to acquire a stake in Walmart group firm Flipkart. The proposed transaction comprises investment through subscription of shares of Flipkart Private Limited by Shoreline International Holdings LLC; and an arrangement between an affiliate of Alphabet and Flipkart’s…
He might as well have been speaking about his new BFF and the nation’s first buddy Elon Musk who just can’t stop winning since Donald Trump came back to power. Elon Musk, already a dominant force in the business world, has now cemented his place in history as the wealthiest person ever. Thanks to a…
The US justice department and a group of states asked a federal court late Wednesday to force Google to sell Chrome, its web browser, a move that could fundamentally alter the $2 trillion company’s business and reshape competition on the internet. The request follows a landmark ruling in Aug by Judge Amit P Mehta of…
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has asked a federal judge to break up Google, forcing the company to sell its most popular browser – Chrome to restore fair competition in the online search market. The department has filed a 23-page document calling for sweeping corrective measures, including data sharing and providing search results access…
