Google introduces AI chatbot Bard into inner circle, opening door for Gmail, Maps, YouTube
Bard’s expanded capabilities will be available in an English-only extension, and users can mine information in their Gmail accounts, and get directions from Google Maps and find videos on YouTube.
Gmail could add emoji reactions to emails: report
Google hasn’t publicly confirmed the feature, but a code reportedly was found during recent Gmail updates mentioning emojis.
Google to require disclosure if AI alters voice, imagery in political ads
Political ads using artificial intelligence on Google and YouTube must soon be accompanied by a prominent disclosure if imagery or sounds have been synthetically altered.
Know when your info shown on Google search
Google is rolling out a new feature that helps remove your private info from search results. It shows users where their information is popping up on the internet. The update alerts users when their phone number, home address, or email shows up on search results.
Google says it will begin deleting inactive accounts
If you haven’t logged into your Google account in a while, here's what you need to do in order to avoid losing access to Gmail, YouTube or Google Photos accounts.
Google is adding AI to search engines: Here's how it will work
People in the U.S. can join a waitlist to test how Google will incorporate AI into its search engine.
Jeffrey Epstein-related suit: Virgin Islands says it can’t find Google co-founder Larry Page
The U.S. Virgin Islands government says it's unable to locate Google co-founder Larry Page to serve him a subpoena in an ongoing lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase for allegedly enabling Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring, a new federal filing revealed.
Google launches no-password log in feature
The passkey feature gives users a new option over a password or two-step verification.
Apple, Google team up to stop creepy tracking tactics
The two companies submitted a proposal to set standards for combatting secret surveillance on Apple’s AirTag trackers and similar devices.
Google Flight testing price guarantee, will refund if your air ticket gets cheaper
If you bought a flight ticket and the price dropped, air travelers could be eligible for a refund through Google’s new program.
Supreme Court seems to favor social media companies in terror case
During arguments, several justices underscored that there was no evidence linking Twitter, Facebook and Google directly to the 2017 attack on the Reina nightclub in Istanbul.
Justices 'completely confused' during arguments in Section 230 case against Google that could reshape internet
Justice Elena Kagan said she and colleagues "are not like the nine greatest experts on the internet."
Google expanding misinformation 'prebunking' campaign in Europe
Last year, Google tested the idea in Europe by airing short advertisement-length videos explaining how misinformation can trick the brain. "Prebunking" primes a person's critical thinking skills to make them more resistant to false claims.
Heard of ChatGPT? Google just unveiled Bard, a rival to the popular AI chatbot
Google’s chatbot is supposed to be able to explain complex subjects such as outer space discoveries in terms simple enough for a child to understand.
Google cutting 12,000 jobs as tech industry layoffs widen
Google has become the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.
How to spot online posts spreading fake reviews for several businesses
If you are looking at online reviews you should be aware they may not be real. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares more.
Google says it will delete location history data of users visiting abortion clinics
Google said it will delete entries from a person’s location history if it detects a visit to an abortion clinic
Google launches 10 shade skin tone palette to promote 'image equity'
Google says people previously felt 'lumped in' to certain racial categories
Apple, Google, Microsoft announce support for passwordless sign-ins
Forget passwords. A new, faster and more secure sign-in method is expected to be available across major tech platforms over the course of the coming year.
Your phone number on Google? Search giant now takes more removal requests
Under a new policy at Google, you can ask the search giant to remove your phone number, email address, physical address and more from search results.