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Google Blocks Five Billion Ads Amid AI Scams
- Google blocked 5.5 billion bad ads last year and suspended nearly 40 million advertiser accounts due to fraud or policy violations.
- Generative AI is being used in scams like deepfake fraud and phishing, posing threats to users and legitimate advertisers.
- Google is utilizing AI enhancements to detect deceptive ads before they are published, aiming to protect users and businesses.
- To avoid ad suspension, staying informed, following guidelines, prioritizing transparency, and protecting your brand from AI scams are key.
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Google Search AI Mode is cool, but here’s why you should use Gemini instead
- Google Search recently introduced AI features like Simplify tool and AI Mode which allows users to have chatbot conversations within the search menu.
- Gemini users already have a similar chatbot experience for web searches, but Google's AI Mode focuses on privacy, unlike the monetization of searches through ads.
- The article discusses why users might prefer using Gemini over Google Search AI Mode for privacy concerns and personalized experience.
- For more details, you can read the full article on BGR about the comparison between Google Search AI Mode and using Gemini for chatbot interactions.
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Gemini Live’s Project Astra features are rolling out more widely. Did you get them yet?
- Gemini Live's Project Astra features, such as video and screen sharing, are being rolled out to more Android users.
- The update enables the conversational assistant to accept input from camera and screen apart from voice commands.
- iOS users might have to wait for the feature as Google has not announced plans for its release on iPhones.
- Users are reporting the availability of video and screen-sharing capabilities with Gemini Live on their Android devices, with suggestions to force-stop the Google app to prompt the feature.
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Why Apple is trying to save Google
- Apple's high-powered executives like Eddy Cue have sided with Google in the antitrust court, advocating that Google operates in a competitive market and should be left alone.
- Apple receives $20 billion annually from Google as part of a revenue-sharing deal to make Google the default search engine in Safari, explaining why Apple is supporting Google's stance in court.
- Despite claims of Google searches decreasing in Safari and potential cannibalization by AI, the $20 billion partnership between Apple and Google remains significant.
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YouTube needs a ‘block channel’ option
- YouTube users are praising the platform's algorithm for suggesting content aligned with their preferences but occasionally undesirable content slips through.
- Users may find themselves receiving recommendations for content they do not prefer, such as political videos or content favoring their sports team's rival.
- YouTube offers a solution to this with a 'Don't recommend channel' feature, accessible by clicking the three-dot icon next to a video's title on the Home page.
- This feature allows users to easily block specific channels from appearing in their recommendations, resolving the issue of unwanted content suggestions.
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Irish startup Axe lands €1.5 million to supercharge logistics teams with AI agents
- Dublin-based AI startup, Axe, raises €1.5 million in pre-Seed funding led by Pitchdrive and including participation from Accel Scouts, Enterprise Ireland, and angel investors.
- Axe builds AI agents that automate repetitive tasks for logistics teams, freeing them for higher-impact work and improving efficiency and cost savings.
- Co-founded in 2024 by James McElroy and Dan Quill, Axe's AI agents handle tasks such as order entry, quoting, scheduling, and making phone calls for logistics operators.
- The funding will support Axe's product development, team growth, and expansion into the U.S. market, with reported productivity improvements for logistics companies already using the platform.
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Google Releases 76-Page Whitepaper on AI Agents A Deep Technical Dive into Agentic RAG, Evaluation…
- Google released a 76-page whitepaper on AI agents called Agentic RAG, which aims to enhance traditional RAG systems by allowing agents to dynamically reformulate queries during task execution.
- The whitepaper outlines the benefits of Agentic RAG in real-world scenarios like research assistance, customer support automation, and healthcare diagnostics.
- It introduces a comprehensive evaluation stack for agents, including automated metrics and human-in-the-loop annotations, focusing on contextual benchmarking within full workflows.
- Google's whitepaper details the architecture and deployment strategies of real-world agent systems, emphasizing the use of hybrid control models, privacy, and scalability.
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I interviewed at multiple Big Tech companies and landed at Salesforce after a Meta layoff. These 6 things helped me stand out during my job search.
- Selma Mouloudj faced layoffs at Meta and a sales startup before landing a job at Salesforce.
- To stand out in Big Tech, she utilized strategies like networking, quantifying her resume, and negotiating job offers.
- Mouloudj emphasizes the importance of quantifiable metrics on resumes to showcase impact.
- Attending networking events was crucial for her job search success in the tech industry.
- Building relationships online and engaging with potential employers were also key tactics.
- She advises job seekers to continue interviewing and not settle until finding the best offer.
- Following up after interviews and negotiating job offers are essential steps for candidates to consider.
- Negotiation should extend beyond salary to include perks like remote work options and educational benefits.
- Mouloudj's advice for those interviewing in Big Tech is to know their worth, push back on offers, and strive for what they deserve.
- Her experience navigating layoffs and securing roles at top tech companies provides insights for job seekers in the competitive market.
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Swiss startup Scalera raises €5.7 million for AI in public construction procurement and to “get Europe building again”
- Swiss startup Scalera, a ConstructionTech based in Zurich, raises €5.7 million in Seed round led by firstminute capital, Speedinvest, and strategic angels.
- The ETH Zürich spin-off aims to modernize construction procurement using AI and is expanding into Germany and Austria.
- Scalera's platform automates the parsing, matching, and coordination behind construction bids, reducing procurement chaos and accelerating bidding cycles.
- With over €2.1 billion processed in tenders and expanding into new markets, Scalera targets to become the preferred procurement engine for builders in the DACH region.
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Digitaltrends
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Google Chrome is getting an AI-powered scam sniffer for Android phones
- Google Chrome is deploying Gemini Nano AI to protect smartphone users against potential online scams, particularly those disguised as tech security warnings on webpages.
- Gemini Nano AI is trained to identify deceptive tactics used by bad websites showing fake security warnings and will alert users if a webpage is flagged as potentially risky.
- Notifications will display the website's name and a warning message about its suspicious nature, allowing users to unsubscribe or whitelist the site with a tap. This security feature will initially be available on Android smartphones later this year.
- Google's use of AI for on-device security scans aims to combat tech support scams more effectively by analyzing threats in real-time and blocking attacks before they have been encountered. This approach allows for quicker threat detection, especially considering malicious sites only exist for a short duration.
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So many people had no clue this Google app for managing photos and videos existed!
- Google has a Gallery app (formerly Gallery Go) for offline photo viewing that many users, including Pixel owners, are unaware of, despite its billion-plus downloads and six-year existence.
- A recent Reddit thread brought attention to the app's obscurity, with users appreciating it as a simple alternative to Google Photos.
- The Gallery app has flown under the radar due to limited promotion and updates by Google, with only minor improvements in January.
- While Google Photos remains a popular choice for its editing features, the lesser-known Gallery app offers a lighter, offline-friendly option for managing photos.
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Google Expands AI Tools to Combat Evolving Scam Tactics
- Google has introduced new AI-powered safety features to combat increasingly sophisticated scams across its platforms.
- The on-device large language model, Gemini Nano, is integrated into Chrome's Enhanced Protection mode to detect and warn users about threats in real time.
- On Android, Chrome now offers AI-powered notification alerts for suspicious notifications, allowing users to take action.
- Google Messages and Phone by Google have on-device Scam Detection for texts and calls, ensuring user privacy.
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Google Maps can save locations found on your screenshots in a dedicated list
- Google Maps for iPhone now has a feature that scans screenshots in the Photos app to find locations and save them in a dedicated list.
- This feature is available for iPhone users with the device language set to US English, with other languages and regions to follow.
- The feature uses Google's Gemini AI to analyze images for location information, offering to save them with additional details if associated with Google Maps listings.
- Users can manually mark screenshots for analysis or enable the 'Auto-scan' option to have the app review all photos in the library, saving screenshots with location details in the 'Screenshots' list under the 'You' tab.
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Insider
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Apple's comments on Search gave investors one reason to worry about Google's future. Here's another.
- Apple's senior vice president Eddy Cue revealed that Safari searches through Google dropped for the first time in April, triggering a sell-off in Google stock.
- Google's latest financial disclosure showed slow growth in paid clicks, raising concerns among investors about the company's search market control.
- Analysts are divided on the threat to Google's search empire, with some believing that Google's control may be lower than previously thought.
- Google's paid clicks for Q1 grew only 2%, the slowest rate since reporting the metric, but the reasons behind this decline remain undisclosed by Google.
- While Google maintains that it continues to see growth in searches, there are concerns about its share of the global search market shrinking relative to competitors.
- Factors like generative AI queries through products like ChatGPT and Meta AI are posing challenges to Google's traditional search dominance.
- Analysts like Ming-Chi Kuo suggest that generative AI could impact Google's advertising business, while others believe Google will eventually monetize AI features like 'Overviews.'
- Jefferies analysts viewed the sell-off in Google's stock post-Cue's comments as 'overblown,' citing Google's potential to monetize AI features and downplaying the impact of Safari on search activity.
- Despite competition and challenges in the search market, Google continues to innovate and adapt to navigate potential threats to its search and advertising businesses.
- The dynamics of the search market are evolving with the rise of AI technologies, creating both challenges and opportunities for search engine providers like Google.
- Overall, the debate continues among analysts regarding the future of Google's search empire and its ability to maintain dominance amid shifting market trends.
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Google Using AI to Combat Scams in Chrome
- Google is integrating artificial intelligence into its search products to combat online scams, including in Chrome for desktop.
- Enhanced Protection mode in Chrome for desktop now includes Gemini Nano, an on-device large language model that identifies risky websites.
- Gemini Nano helps Google adapt quickly to new scam tactics, particularly focusing on protecting users from remote tech support scams.
- Google is also utilizing AI in Chrome for Android to warn users about spammy notifications and offer prompts to unsubscribe, with potential expansion to other platforms in the future.
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