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Google's Circle to Search to get text interactions in AI Overviews
- Google is enhancing its Circle to Search functionality to add text interactions in AI Overviews.
- Three new options will be introduced to summarize, explain, and extract text content from images.
- The 'Summarize' option processes an AI summary of the contents, while the 'Explain' chip generates a brief AI overview with key details.
- The 'Extract' chip categorizes all text in the image into sections, enhancing readability and usability.
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Google rolls out user choice billing on Google Play in the UK
- Google is rolling out user choice billing in the UK for Google Play developers.
- Starting from March 29, non-game developers will have the option to use other billing options.
- Developers who choose alternative billing options will receive a 4% discount on fees paid to Google.
- The move is in response to a Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation.
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Weekly FIRGUN Newsletter – March 28 2025
- The 'Firgun' newsletter from March 28, 2025, highlighted the concept of genuine delight in others' accomplishments and shared updates on the tech ecosystem.
- The newsletter mentioned ongoing efforts to help hostages held in G**a and celebrated Israeli tech achievements, despite challenges like missile launches.
- In the tech world, OpenAI's GPT 4o, Signal Messenger's popularity, and TikTok's bidding process were notable.
- Updates on AI advancements from Google, DeepSeek, Microsoft, Alibaba, and Chinese companies like Qwen were shared.
- Various funding rounds congratulated companies like Island, Navina, Aleph Farms, Sympera AI, Charm Security, and Brevel.
- There were no recorded exits for the week, but links to interesting content on Israeli and global startups were provided.
- Insights on unicorn investments, consumer trends, and AI technology from NVIDIA's Jensen Huang were also highlighted.
- Media snippets focused on venture-backed unicorns, acquisitions, image creation by OpenAI, the seed stage landscape, and Gen Z trends.
- The newsletter concluded with appreciation for the community's achievements and encouraged continuous creativity.
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Gemini hackers can deliver more potent attacks with a helping hand from… Gemini
- Researchers have developed a method to create computer-generated prompt injections against Gemini with higher success rates.
- Indirect prompt injections have emerged as a powerful means for attackers to exploit large language models.
- These prompt injections can divulge confidential information and deliver falsified answers.
- Black-box nature of closed-weights models like Gemini makes it challenging for attackers to devise working prompt injections.
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Powering the AI revolution
- Developers from renewable energy and data center markets are collaborating to meet increasing energy demands driven by the AI boom.
- Global data centers consume around 55 GW of electricity, expected to rise by 165% by 2030 due to AI advancements.
- Renewables are predicted to be the primary energy source for data centers, surpassing natural gas as stated by Nextracker's CEO.
- Data centers currently rely on grid power, with renewables contributing intermittently towards their electricity needs.
- Hyperscale data centers aim for proximity to renewables to claim using clean energy directly, aligning with sustainability goals.
- Major tech companies like Microsoft and Google are committed to running data centers on 24/7 carbon-free energy by the end of the decade.
- Renewables companies target markets like data centers through power purchase agreements (PPAs) to meet sustainability commitments.
- Different data centers have varying energy needs; hyperscale centers prioritize integrating AI-optimized clean energy, while edge data centers focus on local renewable solutions.
- Co-location of data centers and renewable energy generation can be beneficial, but renewable energy's availability in different locations is a challenge.
- Renewables developers are urged to tailor solutions to meet data center requirements, such as 24/7 energy matching and integrated storage, presenting lucrative opportunities.
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Fired FTC commissioner sounds ‘blinking red alarm’ over apparent rise of billionaire power under Trump
- Alvaro Bedoya, a fired FTC commissioner, raised concerns about the rise of billionaire power under Trump and potential backroom dealmaking within the administration.
- Bedoya, along with fellow commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, sued the administration over their dismissals, alleging illegal actions.
- The firing of FTC commissioners points to growing billionaire influence over the federal government, challenging the rule of law.
- Bedoya criticized connections between Trump, tech billionaires like Jeff Bezos, and potential corruption within the administration.
- He highlighted concerns about safety issues and working conditions at Amazon warehouses and questioned the ties between Trump and Bezos.
- Regarding money in politics, Bedoya warned about the corrupting influence impacting various political parties, citing a corruption saga involving Mayor Eric Adams.
- Fearful of potential corrupt deals, Bedoya stressed the importance of addressing the influence of billionaires in government and ensuring transparency.
- Bedoya spoke at a rally with Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, emphasizing the need for unity and awareness of government corruption.
- The White House defended Trump's actions, asserting his authority in managing executive branch personnel.
- Amazon refuted Bedoya's claims, stating they prioritize safety and offer measures like over-the-counter pain relievers and parental control over child voice recordings.
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Protecting Android, Windows, and Linux devices against being tracked via the Find My network | Kaspersky official blog
- AirTags are commonly used as tracking devices, enabling easy monitoring of individuals' movements through Apple's Find My network, potentially leading to privacy violations.
- Security researchers found that malicious actors can remotely track devices like Windows, Android, and Linux by exploiting Bluetooth signals and the Apple Find My network.
- The attack method manipulates the end-to-end encryption used by the Find My network and exploits Bluetooth Low Energy signals to mimic AirTag signals.
- By infecting a device with malware, attackers can trick Apple devices into relaying false location information, with precision ranging from a few meters to real-time tracking.
- Various devices can be targeted, including smartphones, computers, smart TVs, and household appliances, amplifying the scope of potential tracking.
- Apple addressed this vulnerability in December 2024 through software updates, yet the possibility of circumventing the patch remains if users do not update their devices.
- To safeguard against such attacks, users are advised to disable Bluetooth when not in use, download apps from trusted sources, update devices regularly, and utilize comprehensive malware protection like Kaspersky Premium.
- Along with this novel tracking method, there are numerous other tactics for monitoring individuals, including smartphone data collection, webcam surveillance, and Bluetooth stalking.
- Implementing robust security measures and staying informed about privacy risks are essential to mitigate the threat of unauthorized tracking and surveillance.
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Google Introduces AI-Powered Vacation Planning Features in Search, Maps, and Gemini
- Google has introduced AI-powered vacation planning features in Search, Maps, and Gemini.
- AI Overviews in Google Search provide customized travel itineraries effortlessly.
- Google Maps introduces a 'Screenshots List' feature for organizing travel-related screenshots saved on a user's phone.
- Hotel price tracking is now available globally, allowing users to find the best deals.
- Gemini's 'Gems' feature allows users to create personalized AI-powered assistants for travel planning.
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Digitaltrends
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YouTube tests ad-free links to lure you into a Premium subscription
- YouTube is testing a new feature that allows YouTube Premium subscribers to share ad-free videos with others.
- Subscribers can share up to ten ad-free videos per month.
- The feature is currently being tested in select countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.
- The shared videos can only be watched ten times within a 30-day period and have restrictions on the type of content that can be shared.
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YouTube is letting you share a bit of ad-free Premium love
- YouTube Premium subscribers pay for an ad-free viewing experience.
- Google is experimenting with a way for them to share ad-free videos with friends.
- This is an extremely limited test and available in select countries.
- Google launches an experimental feature to improve the sharing experience for YouTube Premium subscribers.
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Digitaltrends
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Google quietly just announced a step toward AI seeing the world better than humans can
- Google has announced new updates to its AI Overviews in Google Search, specifically in Circle to Search.
- The new features allow users to take an image with text, summarize it, extract the text, and provide further information.
- The AI smarts behind this feature can simplify and analyze the text in more depth.
- The next step is to use this technology in Google Lens, bringing a futuristic dream closer to reality.
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Google Moves Android Development to Internal Branches
- Google is moving Android development to internal branches, leaving AOSP for public development.
- This shift aligns with recent moves made by Google and reduces the insight into their development efforts for external developers.
- The public AOSP branch usually lags behind the privately available Android developments.
- This change poses challenges, as merging patches between public AOSP and internal branches becomes more difficult.
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Arstechnica
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Google announces Maps screenshot analysis, AI itineraries to help you plan trips
- Google has announced new tools for trip planning, leaning heavily on AI.
- One of the new features launching first on iOS is the ability to add trip planning screenshots into Google Maps.
- The AI technology in Maps scans the screenshots to identify locations based on place names in the text.
- Users can review the results and mark them on the map for future reference.
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Google Agentspace achieves FedRamp High authorization
- Google Agentspace achieves FedRamp High authorization.
- Agentspace leverages Vertex AI Search and multi-modal Gemini models for enterprise search and AI assistant.
- Agentspace allows employees to access and engage with enterprise data, providing easy access and boosting productivity.
- Future plans include connectors for first-party systems and external data sources, as well as actions to automate workflows.
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Medium
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Android Going Closed-Source? No, But Google’s Walled Garden Is Real!
- Google has confirmed that Android development will now be conducted entirely internally.
- The source code will still be publicly available, but the development process itself will no longer be open.
- Android has always had a mix of open-source and closed-source components.
- The gradual shift towards a more closed ecosystem is evident in the Android platform.
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