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Seeing Through a GLASSBRIDGE: Understanding the Digital Marketing Ecosystem Spreading Pro-PRC Influence Operations
- GLASSBRIDGE is an umbrella group of four different companies that operate networks of inauthentic news sites and newswire services that bulk-create and operate hundreds of domains that pose as independent news websites from dozens of countries, but are in fact publishing thematically similar, inauthentic content that emphasizes narratives aligned to the political interests of the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
- By using private PR firms, the actors behind the information operations (IO) gain plausible deniability, obscuring their role in the dissemination of coordinated inauthentic content.
- The four PR firms operate in a similar fashion, bulk-creating dozens of domains at a time and sharing thematically similar inauthentic content. The firms target audiences outside the PRC.
- The most prolific among the PR firms supporting pro-China IO campaigns is Shanghai Haixun Technology Co. Google has removed more than 600 policy-violating domains linked to the firm from the ability to appear in Google News features. The sites target English- and Chinese-speaking audiences.
- Two of the PR firms discussed in this post directly control and operate the newswire services.
- The views expressed in the conspiracy and smear content were similar to past pro-PRC IO campaigns—for example, character attacks against the Chinese virologist Yan Limeng.
- DURINBRIDGE likely published the IO content on behalf of a customer or partner. Most of the content on the sites is news and press releases from various sources and has no apparent links to coordinated influence campaigns.
- In early 2024, TAG and Mandiant identified a fourth marketing firm that operates a network of over 100 domains that pose as independent news sites focused on countries and cities across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Australia.
- The inauthentic news sites operated by GLASSBRIDGE illustrate how information operations actors have embraced methods beyond social media in an attempt to spread their narratives. We have observed similar behavior from Russian and Iranian IO actors.
- In the case of GLASSBRIDGE, the consistency in content, behavioral similarities, connections across firms, and pro-PRC messaging suggests the private firms take direction from a shared customer who outsourced the creation of influence campaigns.
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Google Messages tests new media gallery UI that takes one step forward, two steps back
- Google is testing a new media gallery UI with a fullscreen camera viewfinder and the ability to caption media before sending it.
- The test also includes the option to choose 'original quality' media for sending photos and videos in full resolution.
- These changes are rolling out slowly to some beta users.
- The latest Google Messages beta, v20241118_03_RC00, introduces a redesigned media gallery UI with a fullscreen camera viewfinder and improved image and video browsing.
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How Vodafone is using gen AI to enhance network life cycle
- Generative AI is transforming telecommunications and Vodafone has recognized its potential to revolutionize network operations, engineering and development.
- Vodafone and Google Cloud organized a hackathon in March 2024, resulting in the development of 13 demo use cases powered by a mix of Vertex AI Search & Conversation.
- AI-powered site assessments, natural language to SQL, and network optimization are among the innovative solutions explored during the hackathon that demonstrate the easy application of generative AI to real-world challenges in the industry.
- Vodafone and Google Cloud conducted extensive interviews with network stakeholders to understand their typical working day, resulting in the discovery of more than 100 use cases for gen AI in streamlining workflows, enhancing decision-making, and driving efficiency.
- The integration of gen AI into Vodafone's network departments is poised to deliver accelerated automation, cost reduction, time savings, enhanced efficiency, and innovation catalyst.
- Vodafone's efforts are built on two programs: AI Booster and Neuron, that enables rapid development and deployment of AI models while aggregating vast amounts of data for AI model training and analysis.
- Empowering network operations with knowledge at their fingertips, leveraging gen AI for automated documentation, transforming network development with data-driven insights, and enhancing customer fulfillment with AI-powered field technicians are among the real-world applications of gen AI presented by Vodafone.
- By investing in a robust foundation for generative AI, Vodafone is positioning itself at the forefront of the industry revolution, pushing the boundaries of technological advancement and delivering exceptional network experiences to its customers.
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Your next Android phone could swap out Google Fit for this alternative
- Fitbit is the new pre-installed fitness app on some new Android phones, replacing Google Fit.
- The app is included in the default Google apps folder.
- Google has confirmed that several Android OEMs have preloaded Fitbit on their devices.
- Users have noticed the absence of Google Fit on their latest Android phones.
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US urging Google to sell its Android and Chrome browser to banish Data Privacy and Market competition concerns
- US regulators have requested Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc., to dismantle its Chrome and Android divisions to address concerns over the company's ongoing monopoly and privacy concerns.
- Google's search engine and mobile operating system have helped the search giant maintain its dominant position in the online world for two decades by giving it direct access to online behavior, search habits, and personal data of millions every day.
- The company's monopoly on mobile operating systems and web browsers has allowed it to control the online experience of users and collect vast amounts of data through its Chrome and Android platforms.
- Data advocates have raised alarms about the vast amounts of personal information Google collects through its platforms in the last five years.
- The U.S. Department of Justice has argued that Google's monopoly over internet search and browsing is a violation of anti-trust laws and that its overwhelming influence coupled with the collection of user data is troubling.
- The U.S. government has suggested the separation of Chrome and Android into two separate entities to be sold to interested buyers, which could give other competitors a fair shot at succeeding in the browser and operating system markets and bring an end to the legal battles faced by Google worldwide over its surveillance practices.
- This breakup could provide a significant opportunity for rival search engines like Yahoo and Microsoft's Bing to gain ground and compete with Google Search.
- Some believe that the political landscape could further influence the outcome of this case, and President Trump may champion the breakup of Google as a necessary step to curtail the overreach of Silicon Valley.
- If the U.S. government's proposal to break up Google's Chrome and Android divisions succeeds, this step could bring an end to Google's long-standing monopoly and offer a more competitive and privacy-conscious environment for other tech firms.
- The implications of such a decision would reverberate far beyond just Google, potentially reshaping the entire internet ecosystem and altering how users interact with the digital world.
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How AI Chips Stole the Spotlight in 2024
- Big tech companies like NVIDIA and AMD make special chips that power everything from driverless cars to smart gadgets.
- Indian company, Vicharak recently secured funding of ₹1 crore, for creating Vaaman, a compact computing board featuring a six-core ARM CPU and a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) with 1,12,128 logic cells.
- In the race to power AI applications, inference chips are the unsung heroes driving real-time decisions, from chatbots to recommendation engines.
- NVIDIA rolled out its highly anticipated H200 Tensor Core GPU, a successor to the H100, designed for generative AI and high-performance computing workloads.
- Google’s parent company Alphabet released two notable AI chips, including the Cloud TPU v5p.
- AWS has switched its focus from cloud infrastructure to chips.
- In a bid to keep pace with the growing demand for semiconductors capable of training and deploying large AI models, Intel announced its latest AI chip Gaudi 3
- Cerebras Systems announced the development of Condor Galaxy 3 (CG-3), the latest addition to their AI supercomputing constellation, in 2024.
- After the success of the M1 chip, Apple released the M4 chip, but it is only available in iPad Pro.
- IBM unveiled the Spyre Accelerator at the Hot Chips 2024 conference.
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OpenAI is eyeing a shot at 2 of Google's most dominant territories: report
- OpenAI is considering the development of a web browser integrated with ChatGPT, aiming to rival Google in the web browsing and search domains.
- OpenAI has approached various websites about a search tool called NLWeb, allowing visitors to interact conversationally with the sites.
- Google currently dominates the web browser market with around 65% market share held by Google Chrome and has an 82% share in the global search engine market.
- OpenAI's interest in developing a browser is evidenced by the hiring of key developers from the Chrome team, but they are still far from launching a browser.
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DOJ Proposal in Antitrust Case Aims to Undo Google-Anthropic Partnership
- The Justice Department's proposal in the antitrust case against Google aims to force the company to unwind its partnership with AI company Anthropic.
- The proposal seeks to bar Google from partnerships with companies controlling search, including its investment in Anthropic.
- Google criticized the proposal as radical and harmful to America's global technology leadership.
- The Justice Department's proposal also includes the call for Google to divest its Chrome browser.
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Android settings get a helpful tweak for juggling multiple accounts
- Android settings now display your name and profile picture for the logged-in Google account.
- This feature serves as a quick reminder of the active Google account for users with multiple accounts.
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Google Blasts DOJ’s ‘Radical’ Antitrust Proposal
- Google criticizes the U.S. Department of Justice's 'radical' antitrust proposal.
- Google argues that the proposal would harm Americans and hinder its global technology leadership.
- The government suggests forcing Google to sell Chrome to create a more equitable search engine market.
- Google contends that the proposal would undermine its products and lead to government micromanagement.
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OK, the Pixel 9 is $250 Off, So Do That
- Google has discounted the Pixel 9 by $150, including the Pixel 9 Pro models.
- Amazon has further reduced the price by $100, resulting in a total saving of $250.
- The deal is available for the Pixel 9 with 128GB storage in Peony (pink) or Porcelain colors.
- It is advised to act quickly as this price drop may be temporary.
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Google's search business is all about distribution. The DOJ wants to take this away, and it's freaking investors out.
- The US Department of Justice proposed remedies for Google's search dominance.
- Distribution is key to Google's search engine dominance, not just technology.
- Investors are worried about the potential drop in Google's market share if distribution deals end.
- Google's payments for search distribution deals, especially with Apple, are under scrutiny.
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Android 16 could give Gemini the power over apps Assistant never got
- Google is working on a new API for Android 16 that allows system apps to perform actions on behalf of users within applications.
- The API is guarded by a permission that will be granted to the default assistant app, Gemini, on new Android devices.
- This would enable Gemini to act as an AI agent on users' phones, similar to what Google promised for the Pixel 4's new Google Assistant.
- Currently, Gemini's ability to control Android apps is limited, but the upcoming Android 16 release could significantly expand its capabilities.
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The future of the Google Pixel Tablet doesn’t look good
- Google has reportedly canceled plans for a Pixel Tablet 3.
- It is unclear whether the Pixel Tablet 2 was also canceled or just delayed.
- The Pixel Tablet has received mixed reviews and is considered the worst Pixel device.
- The future of Google's tablet hardware remains uncertain.
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What are the odds Google will end up having to actually sell Chrome? Gamblers are on it
- Speculators are betting on the odds of Google being forced to sell Chrome.
- Betters on Polymarket have started putting money on the outcome of the legal battle.
- Currently, the odds give Google about a 30% chance of having to sell Chrome.
- Tech pundits are offering their own takes, but Polymarket bets reflect the likelihood.
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