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Google is using Anthropic’s Claude to improve its Gemini AI
- Contractors working to improve Google's Gemini AI are comparing its answers against outputs produced by Anthropic's competitor model Claude.
- Gemini contractors use the internal Google platform to compare Gemini to other unnamed AI models and have noticed references to Anthropic's Claude.
- Claude's safety settings are stricter than Gemini's and it avoids certain prompts it considers unsafe.
- Google has not disclosed whether it obtained Anthropic's approval to access Claude.
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Are Google Cloud Certifications Worth It?
- Google Cloud certifications have emerged as some of the most sought-after credentials in the cloud computing domain.
- Benefits of Google Cloud certifications include higher salary prospects, industry recognition, enhanced career opportunities, and practical skills development.
- Potential drawbacks include the cost of certification, time investment, and the need for regular updates.
- To decide if a Google Cloud certification is right for you, evaluate your career goals, assess your skill level, consider your industry's demand, and leverage employer support.
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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra; Which Android Flagship Is Best?
- The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra are two standout flagship Android smartphones with unique strengths.
- Both devices feature expansive 6.8-inch displays with 120Hz refresh rates, smooth visuals, and have unique design differences.
- The Galaxy S24 Ultra outperforms the Pixel 9 Pro XL in terms of CPU, making it fast and efficient.
- Galaxy S24 Ultra offers 12GB RAM with similar storage options as S21 Ultra, while the Pixel 9 Pro XL has 16GB RAM and offers storage from 128GB to 1TB.
- While the Pixel excels in natural color reproduction and AI-driven enhancements, the Galaxy provides higher-resolution images and greater zoom capabilities.
- The Galaxy S24 Ultra has a slightly better battery life and can work in active mode for more than an hour longer than the Pixel 9 Pro XL.
- The Pixel 9 Pro XL provides a clean and straightforward software experience, while the Galaxy S24 Ultra provides a rich One UI software with years of support.
- If you prioritize a versatile camera system, superior display quality, and enhanced performance, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is the preferable choice.
- Conversely, if you value a pure Android experience, AI-powered camera features, and long-term software support, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is the better choice.
- The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra are both exceptional smartphones, and the choice between them comes down to individual preferences.
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Google Faces Antitrust Lawsuit From Polish eCommerce Platform
- Google is facing a $567 million lawsuit from Polish eCommerce platform Allegro's arm, Ceneo.
- Ceneo alleges that Google favored its price comparison service over Ceneo's in browser results.
- The lawsuit is related to the $2.7 billion antitrust fine imposed on Google by the European Union.
- Google disagreed with the lawsuit and stated that its Shopping remedy has been successful.
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How OpenAI Helped Lowe’s Redefine Retail with Generative AI
- Lowe's collaborated with OpenAI to enhance its AI capabilities and improve product data quality.
- Lowe's used OpenAI's GPT-3.5 model for prompt engineering and fine-tuning, resulting in a 60% increase in error detection.
- The collaboration led to a 20% boost in accuracy and streamlined operations, impacting Lowe's e-commerce growth positively.
- Lowe's distinguishes itself through early adoption of generative AI and strategic partnerships, integrating OpenAI's models into its operations.
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Japan targets Google over alleged Android ecosystem monopolization
- Japan's Fair Trade Commission has reportedly sent a cease-and-desist order to Google Japan, accusing the company of forcing smartphone manufacturers to include the Google search app on their devices.
- The order accuses Google of compelling manufacturers to preinstall the Google search app and have it located in a specific position on the device's screen in order to access the Google Play store app.
- It is also alleged that Google agreed to pay portions of ad revenue to manufacturers if they exclusively preinstall the Google search app.
- Google has vowed to fight the accusations and claims to have presented arguments in the hearing process.
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Google Drive speeds up your access to uploaded videos
- Google Drive is upgrading how it handles video files.
- Uploaded videos no longer require processing before streaming.
- Other viewers will still need to wait for transcoding to finish before sharing.
- Google Drive now allows videos to be played immediately after upload.
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Gemini’s ‘Ask About This PDF’ Feature Appears Ready for Use
- Gemini's 'Ask About This PDF' feature is rolling out to Gemini Advanced subscribers.
- The feature allows users to upload a PDF file and ask Gemini questions about the document.
- To use the feature, users need to be on Android 15, have a Gemini Advanced subscription, and have Gemini set as their phone's digital assistant.
- Users can open a PDF using an app like Files by Google and then invoke the Gemini overlay to access the 'ask about this PDF' option.
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TechCrunch
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An investigation finds that Google Maps fails users in the West Bank
- A Wired investigation found that Google Maps can be near impossible to use in the West Bank, especially since the start of the war.
- Users have reported that the app directs them into walls, fails to account for time-consuming checkpoints, or steers them onto restricted roads leading to Israeli settlements, posing a risk to Palestinian users.
- Google does not distinguish between Israeli and Palestinian roads, which makes it difficult to accurately navigate in the West Bank. However, the company claims to be constantly working on improving its services in the region.
- Many people in the West Bank have reportedly stopped using Google Maps due to its inadequacies, and employees have urged Google to enhance the map services for Palestinians.
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Google is a Leader, positioned furthest in vision in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Database Management Systems
- Google has been named as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Database Management Systems for the fifth year in a row.
- The search giant is positioned furthest in vision among all vendors evaluated; it is a testament to Google’s innovations, helping tens of thousands of Data Cloud customers across industries to build applications faster and unlock deeper insights through a unified data and AI approach.
- 61% of organizations are evolving their data and analytics operating model due to AI technologies.
- Google provides a unified, intelligent, open Data Cloud, built on planet-scale infrastructure with AI at its core to address the most pressing data challenges facing customers today.
- Google's Data Cloud is committed to being the most open platform, offering unmatched flexibility to meet diverse customer needs.
- Google offers end-to-end unified data platforms, accelerates innovation with AI-assistive and agentic experiences and open data ecosystems for the gen AI era.
- Google has recently introduced BigQuery Unified Platform and multi-model data support like Spanner Graph, promoting intelligent capabilities that enable customers to deliver a new class of AI-enabled applications.
- AI-assistive experiences to deepen the integration of AI capabilities with Data Cloud helps businesses to unleash new possibilities.
- Google cloud's open data ecosystem partners with technology providers to deliver choices and solutions to customers across a robust partner ecosystem.
- Google has seen remarkable growth with customers in the past five consecutive years by leveraging cutting-edge technology to customers faster.
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Cloud CISO Perspectives: From gen AI to threat intelligence: 2024 in review
- Phil Venables, VP, TI Security & CISO, Google Cloud, shared the top Google Cloud security updates in 2024 that attracted the most interest from the security community.
- The top stories are from the areas of development in cybersecurity that include security and AI, the security ecosystem, threat intelligence, and security operations.
- In the area of security and AI, Google Cloud focused on encouraging AI use cases in cybersecurity and the development of responsible AI use and risk management policies.
- Google Cloud made significant developments in security ecosystem by advocating for more resilient and secure-by-design technology.
- Google Cloud also made important updates to core products throughout the year, and introduced Google Threat Intelligence, Security Command Center Enterprise, and Chrome Enterprise Premium.
- In the area of threat intelligence, integrated threat intelligence products and services from across Mandiant, VirusTotal, and Google presented a comprehensive view of the threat landscape.
- Google also announced new ways to help keep customers safe, including updated best practices, expanded managed services, and additional avenues for threat intelligence sharing.
- In the area of security operations, Google Cloud focused on innovation, improvement, and education in building a modern security operations solution that is intelligence-driven, AI-powered, and capable of fueling productivity while empowering defenders to handle new threats.
- Google put together a forecast report with insights from across the company to help defenders proactively prepare for the coming year.
- Google Cloud also released various online resources and news this month from security teams on topics such as how to make the cloud an engine for manufacturing success, how to combat fraud, and how to achieve compliance with NIS2.
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Google Proposes Revision of Search Deals to Address Antitrust Ruling
- Google has proposed revising its search deals with Apple and other tech companies to address an antitrust ruling in the US.
- The proposal suggests making agreements with other companies non-exclusive and unbundling Google Play Store from Chrome and search on Android phones.
- Google would allow browser developers to revisit their decision of setting its search engine as default each year.
- The Department of Justice plans to call witnesses from Microsoft, OpenAI, and AI search startup Perplexity in the upcoming trial.
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Google’s Project Astra: An AI Assistant That Sees and Hears
- Google's Project Astra aims to revolutionize AI interactions by integrating visual perception.
- Project Astra enables real-time interaction with the user's surroundings, allowing for more relevant assistance.
- Google plans to rollout Project Astra in 2025.
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What is Android XR? Google’s Revolutionary XR Ecosystem
- Google has announced its vision for a unified Android XR ecosystem for a huge XR portfolio.
- The ecosystem will power a range of proprietary and third-party experiences, including smart glasses, AR, and extended reality applications.
- Google believes that now is the perfect time for an XR revolution, thanks, in part, to its AI-powered Gemini portfolio.
- The AI tech will make every application and device developed for Android XR more intuitive and powerful users can interact with them via voice and gestures.
- At the heart of the Android XR ecosystem is Google's software. Google launched a developer preview for the Android XR SDK.
- The Android XR stack includes OpenXR, a powerful API focused on portability and versatility that comes with several world-sensing capabilities.
- The first Android XR headset is Samsung's Project Moohan, featuring state-of-the-art displays, XR passthrough capabilities, and natural multimodal input.
- With Android XR and Gemini, companies can design their own versions of AI-assistant glasses like the Meta Ray-Ban specs.
- Android XR will pave the way for a new ecosystem of devices, not just one or two new products.
- The launch of Android XR marks the start of a brand-new collection of devices and experiences that could turbo-charge adoption among consumers and enterprise users alike.
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Google’s Pixel Referral program is back, letting you make a nice $500
- Google has relaunched its Pixel Referral Rewards program, allowing users to earn up to $500 in Google Store credit by referring friends and family with unique referral codes.
- Referred users can avail a 10% discount on their Pixel purchase when using the referral code at checkout.
- The program is available for the Pixel 9 series, which offers excellent options for those looking for an Android flagship with a great camera.
- Although the landing page of the program has been pulled down, it was spotted on the US Google Store by 9to5Google.
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