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‘The Godfather of AI’ Leaves Google and Warns of Danger Ahead
- Geoffrey Hinton, an artificial intelligence pioneer, has quit his job at Google, where he worked for over a decade, to speak out freely about the risks of AI.
- Hinton believes that the new AI systems could be as important as the introduction of the web browser in the early 1990s, but they also pose profound risks to society and humanity.
- Many industry insiders fear that they are releasing something dangerous into the wild, as generative AI can already be a tool for misinformation and could be a risk to jobs and humanity in the future.
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Google blocks over 1.43 million malicious apps and bans 173,000 accounts in 2022
- Google blocked 1.43 million bad apps from Play Store in 2022 with improved security features and app review processes.
- The tech giant also banned 173,000 bad accounts and prevented over $2 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2022.
- Google's addition of identity verification methods has reduced accounts used to publish apps that go against its policies.
- Despite Google's efforts, McAfee's Mobile Research Team discovered 38 malicious games masquerading as Minecraft installed by 35 million users worldwide.
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Leaked image reveals first official look at Google Pixel Fold ahead of release
- The Google Pixel Fold, a foldable phone from the tech giant, is expected to be released soon, with an official-looking image of the device recently leaked.
- The leaked image, shared by reliable tipster Evan Blass, shows the outside of the device and highlights the thinness of the hinge.
- The image also confirms the wider aspect ratio of the external display and the inclusion of Pixel Launcher.
- Fans are eagerly waiting for more information on the Google Pixel Fold, and it is expected that more details and full renders will be leaked in the coming days.
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Man receives lost wallet back from cafe in Bengaluru thanks to Google search
- A man from Bengaluru was surprised when a cafe found his lost wallet and called him despite not having his number.
- The cafe employees found the man's number by googling his name, prompting social media users to call it a "Peak Bengaluru" moment.
- The incident caught the attention of many on Twitter, with some lauding the cafe for its responsible behavior and others expressing their appreciation for the tech-savvy city.
- Some Twitter users opined that such gestures may not be expected in other cities.
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Google removes over 3,500 loan apps from Play Store in India
- Google has removed more than 3,500 loan apps from its Play Store in India for breaking its rules during 2022.
- In September 2021, Google updated its policy for financial services apps in India, requiring app developers to be licensed by the Reserve Bank of India to provide personal loans.
- Google has also taken action against personal loan apps that attempt to gain access to user contacts or photos globally.
- To protect users and maintain trust, Google is regularly updating its policies and review processes to ensure all apps in the Play Store comply with its rules.
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Mark Zuckerberg’s fortune jumps $10 billion on Meta sales rebound
- Mark Zuckerberg's wealth rose by over $10 billion on Thursday, the third-largest jump he has experienced in his career.
- The surge in Zuckerberg's net worth was fueled by robust Q1 sales at Meta Platforms, causing shares to rise by 14%.
- After Thursday's jump, Zuckerberg's fortune now stands at $87.3 billion, ranking him 12th on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
- The billionaire plans to continue investing in areas like artificial intelligence and virtual reality, while also focusing on cost-cutting measures to improve efficiency.
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College student’s homemade 'Dino Game' project got him interview at Google
- A Twitter user named Akshay Narisetti has been offered a job interview at Google after playing the 'dino game' using his coding skills and uploading a video of it on LinkedIn.
- The video has received 66K views and has impressed many people with his creativity and execution.
- A Google employee who is part of the company's tech hiring team was amazed by Akshay's video and reached out to him with a job opportunity.
- This incident proves that creativity and unique approaches to problem-solving can catch the attention of top companies like Google.
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Beware of new Gmail scam offering false rewards, stealing personal information
- A new Gmail scam has been discovered, with some users receiving an email claiming that they have won a prize for making the 18.25 billionth search on Google.
- The email, with the subject line "Online Reward Program", is not legitimate, and victims are asked to click on a link and enter personal information, which is then stolen by scammers.
- Email scams like this are becoming increasingly common, and users are advised to be vigilant and avoid opening emails from contacts they don't know, and to check for spelling mistakes and other errors.
- To protect themselves, users should use strong, unique passwords for their accounts and consider using password manager tools to securely store and suggest passwords.
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Indian gaming CEOs slam Google's 30% tax on apps
- IndiGG Co-founder Manish Agarwal criticized Google's 30% tax on gaming apps, calling it "extortion."
- Agarwal believes that foreign companies like Google should not be allowed to impose such taxes in India.
- Instead, he believes that the focus should be on increasing India's propensity to pay and reducing friction in spending among consumers in the country.
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Delhi HC orders CCI to decide plea against Google's billing policy
- Delhi High Court has ordered The Competition Commission of India to hear applications moved by a group of Indian startups against Google's new in-app user choice billing policy.
- The court has asked CCI to take a decision on the matter before April 26, 2023, providing a big relief to startups.
- Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF) had filed a petition in the court against CCI and Google seeking an urgent investigation into the user choice billing system.
- The petition claimed that UCB violates the antitrust watchdog's order issued on October 25, 2022.
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Lavish home of Google CEO Sundar Pichai: Infinity Pool, Rs 49 Cr Interior design, and more!
- Sundar Pichai's California home, worth Rs 10,215 crores, boasts of an infinity pool, 31.17 acres of open space, and stunning views, making it one of the most luxurious properties in the area.
- The interior of Sundar Pichai's home was entirely customized by his wife, with décor costs alone amounting to a whopping Rs 49 crore, according to sources.
- Sundar Pichai's stunning home showcases how the Alphabet and Google CEO lives in style and luxury, setting the bar high for top executives around the world.
- The lavish abode of Sundar Pichai, one of the top CEOs in the world, highlights the success and achievements of the IIT graduate, who has worked incredibly hard to reach the pinnacle of the tech industry.
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Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai's pay package soars to $226 million with stock award
- Alphabet Inc.'s CEO, Sundar Pichai, received a pay package of $226 million in 2022, primarily boosted by a triennial stock award worth $218 million.
- Pichai's 2022 pay is much higher than his 2021 pay, which was $6.3 million, a year in which he didn't receive a stock award.
- The stock award, which is given on a three-year schedule, is the reason for the increase in Pichai's pay package this year.
- Pichai's pay package is much higher than his peers at Alphabet, with Prabhakar Raghavan and Philipp Schindler taking home about $37 million each, while CFO Ruth Porat's compensation was $24.5 million.
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Amazon and Google hint at more layoffs amid economic meltdown
- Amazon and Google are reportedly continuing to evaluate their businesses, leading to further layoffs, according to statements from their CEOs.
- Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has said that the company had to eliminate 27,000 corporate roles as part of a reprioritisation of resources.
- Google CEO Sundar Pichai has stated that the company is reviewing every aspect of what they do as part of their efforts to re-engineer their cost base permanently.
- Both Amazon and Google are striving to find ways to generate revenue, operating income, free cash flow, and return on invested capital in the long run.
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