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Google Maps unveils full coverage of India with Street View: Explore Schools and Villages in 360-Degree Splendor!

Google Maps' Street View feature now offers a 360-degree view of schools and villages across India, covering the entire country.
Initially launched last year with limited coverage, Street View has expanded to provide users with a comprehensive view of various locations in India.
While Street View does not cover every area for security reasons, it still serves as a useful tool for exploring public spaces and taking a trip down memory lane.
Users can access Street View on the Google Maps app for Android and iOS by enabling the feature manually through the Layer box and selecting Street View.
Although real-time directions are not available in Street View mode currently, Google is testing an immersive view feature for future updates.

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Bard AI says Pichai looks like monkey, Musk is an ox: Tech CEOs and their doppelgangers as Bard sees them

Google's AI chatbot, Bard, has received an update allowing it to respond with images from Google Search, making its results more engaging and informative.
Users have taken advantage of this new feature, asking Bard to compare tech CEOs with animals, resulting in viral and often silly, hilarious, or mean responses.
When asked about Twitter CEO Elon Musk, Bard suggested that a muskox resembles him due to their shared name and the perception that Musk resembles the animal, especially when he has a beard.
In another prompt about Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Bard identified a Capuchin monkey as the animal resembling him, citing similarities in physical features and highlighting Pichai's emphasis on social interaction

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This Indian Google employee has a net worth of Rs 12,100 crore, richer than Sundar Pichai

Thomas Kurian, the CEO of Google Cloud, is among the most successful Indian executives globally.
Sundar Pichai's net worth in 2022 was Rs 5300 crore, while Thomas Kurian's net worth was Rs 12,100 crore, as per IIFL Hurun India List.
Kurian went from IIT Madras to Princeton University for electrical engineering and later earned an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business.
After leading a team of 35,000 at Oracle, Thomas Kurian resigned in 2018 due to differences with co-founder Larry Ellison and joined Google as CEO.

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai's childhood home in Chennai sold: 'Father broke down'

Sundar Pichai's parents have sold their family home in Chennai, where the Google CEO grew up. The house, located in Ashok Nagar, was sold after demolishing it to Tamil actor and producer C Manikandan.
Sundar Pichai spent his childhood in Chennai and completed his schooling there before joining IIT-Kharagpur.
His father broke down while handing over the documents, as it was his first property sale, according to Manikandan.
Pichai's parents displayed humility and did not use their son's name to expedite the paperwork. They personally made filter coffee and presented the documents during the first meeting.

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Google, Twitter, and Facebook cleared of terrorism-related lawsuits

Google, Twitter, and Facebook not held accountable for terrorist attacks facilitated through their platforms.
Federal law shielding social media companies from user-posted content lawsuits remains untouched.
Lawsuits dismissed unanimously, with little remaining in one case and a Turkish nightclub attack in the other.
Potential chaos on the internet avoided, but Supreme Court may revisit the issue in the future.

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Which smartphone does the Google CEO use? Sundar Pichai reveals in viral video

During an interview with YouTuber Arun Maini, Google CEO Sundar Pichai mentioned that he has been testing the Pixel Fold, along with his primary smartphone.
When asked about his phone preferences, Pichai revealed that he currently uses the Pixel 7 Pro but also keep Samsung Galaxy and iPhone for testing purposes.
Pichai said he prefers a lighter phone when traveling and primarily using it for quick email checks, highlighting the importance of convenience in such situations.
The YouTube interview has garnered an impressive 2.5 million views since its release.

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AI will make computers true servants of humans, says Google CEO

In a recent interview, Google CEO Sundar Pichai emphasized that AI will adapt to humans, enhancing user experiences with technology, marking a transformative shift.
Pichai believes that instead of displacing humans, artificial intelligence (AI) will transform technology, making computers serve people and work alongside them.
During Google's developers' conference, Pichai highlighted the launch of various AI features, including an AI chatbot and tools for Google Workspace, promising a more immersive experience for Pixel users.

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Google to start enforcing Play billing policy in India, claims less than 60 developers will pay service fee of over 15%

Google claims that less than 60 out of over 200,000 Indian developers on Google Play may be subject to a service fee higher than 15 percent under the new app billing policy.
The new app billing policy in India allows for a 4 percent reduction in the fee if users pay through an alternative billing system, according to Google.
Google informs developers in India about the implementation of its billing policy, stating it will take necessary steps to ensure compliance.

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Here's how you can stop Google from shutting your inactive account

Google will be deleting accounts that have been inactive or not signed into for a period of at least two years.
To keep their accounts active, users need to engage in various activities such as reading or sending emails, using Google Drive, watching YouTube videos, downloading apps from the Google Play Store, and using Google Search.
This measure aims to manage and maintain account activity, ensuring that resources are efficiently utilized and inactive accounts are removed from the system.

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Google, Meta, Amazon hire low-paid foreign workers after US layoffs: Report

Several major tech companies, including Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, and Salesforce, have hired foreign workers shortly after significant employee layoffs, according to a report.
Google, despite laying off around 12,000 employees, has filed applications for low-paid foreign workers to fill specialized tech roles within the company.
The increase in H-1B visa applications in the tech industry has raised concerns about potential manipulation of the system and the impact on US citizens and permanent residents.
Tech companies have hired lobbyists to advocate for expanding the number of H-1B visas issued, while critics argue that such visas undercut local workers.

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Google Layoffs: Search giant reduces workforce of contract workers that support YouTube

Google is reducing its contract workforce supporting YouTube services, following a contractor team's successful unionization efforts.
Approximately 120 to 150 Accenture workers and an unclear number of Cognizant workers will be affected, primarily in YouTube TV and social media support roles.
Affected workers will receive five weeks of paid time for training and exploring new job opportunities before their employment is terminated.
The impact on YouTube and its properties is uncertain, but it may affect support for YouTube TV and management of social media accounts. Long-term plans are yet to be revealed.

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Google invests $1 million in IIT Madras new Centre for Responsible AI

IIT Madras establishes Centre for Responsible AI (CeRAI) an interdisciplinary research centre, to ensure ethical and responsible development of AI-based solutions in the real world.
Google becomes the first platinum consortium member, contributing $1 million to CeRAI.
CeRAI's objectives include high-quality research outputs, such as publications and patents, and the creation of technical resources for responsible AI.

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Google Releases its Text-To-Music AI `MusicLM` to public

Google releases MusicLM, an experimental AI tool that can transform text descriptions into music, allowing users to generate customized songs based on prompts like genre and mood.
Users can input prompts such as "soulful jazz for a dinner party" or "hypnotic industrial techno" and MusicLM will generate multiple versions of the song.
While MusicLM was initially not planned for release due to ethical concerns, Google has been working with musicians and hosting workshops to explore its potential in empowering the creative process.
The version of MusicLM in the AI Test Kitchen app excludes specific artists or vocals, likely to avoid copyright infringement challenges.

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Google co-founders see $18 billion increase in wealth as AI boosts stock

Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin witness a combined wealth increase of over $18 billion as the company unveils a revamped search engine, further asserting its dominance in the AI field.
Page's net worth rises by $9.4 billion to reach $106.9 billion, while Brin's net worth increases by $8.9 billion to $102.1 billion.
The duo's significant gains come as they actively contribute to Google's AI efforts and become more involved in the company.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, who has also embraced the AI boom, sees his net worth grow by $1.8 billion this week, with most of his fortune tied to Alphabet.

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Google admits to using fake reviews for Pixel 4, agrees to $8 Million Settlement

Google accepts $8 million settlement in the US over false advertisement case related to its Pixel 4 smartphone, accused of using radio announcers to provide testimonials without using the device.
The settlement adds to the ongoing scrutiny faced by Google for antitrust and consumer protection violations at both federal and state levels in the US.
In India, the Competition Commission begins an inquiry into Google following allegations that its User Choice Billing system for in-app payments breaches antitrust directives.

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