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Ex-Google employee still looking for job months after getting fired, says job market is brutal
- In January of this year, Google announced the layoff of 12,000 employees, causing significant repercussions within the industry and impacting numerous families worldwide.
- A former Google employee shared her story on LinkedIn, stating that she is still searching for a job five months after being fired. She expressed feelings of shame, sadness, frustration, and self-doubt since losing her job at the tech giant.
- The ex-employee mentioned her deep commitment to Google and the work she did for both her roles and the Latina/x community. She felt blindsided by the sudden loss and went through a period of questioning her worth and value.
- The former employee described the current job market as brutal, with hundreds of applications resulting in consistent rejections.
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'Free speech for humans, not computers': Ex Google CEO Eric Schmidt thinks AI will impact 2024 elections
- Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt warns of AI-powered misinformation's potential impact on the 2024 US and Indian elections.
- Schmidt expresses concern over social media platforms' inadequate protection against false information generated by AI, emphasizing the need for increased focus on combating misinformation.
- He highlights the reduction in trust and safety groups within platforms and urges prioritizing "free speech for humans, not computers" to address the immediate danger of AI-driven misinformation.
- Schmidt proposes marking content, verifying user identities, and holding individuals accountable as strategies to establish a more accountable environment on social media platforms.
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'PM Modi's vision for Digital India was way ahead of its time,' says Google CEO Sundar Pichai
- During PM Narendra Modi's visit to the US, he held a meeting with Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google and Alphabet, to discuss potential collaborations in various areas such as AI, fintech, cybersecurity, and mobile device manufacturing in India.
- PM Modi extended an invitation to Pichai to explore further avenues of partnership and cooperation in these key sectors, highlighting India's potential and the government's commitment to digital transformation.
- Pichai acknowledged PM Modi's visionary approach to Digital India, praising his initiatives and stating that they were "way ahead of his time," indicating Google's recognition of India's significant progress in the digital space under PM Modi's leadership.
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Some of them come back: Sundar Pichai on ex-Googlers joining rival firms
- Google CEO Sundar Pichai acknowledged that many employees have left the company to join or start rival businesses, stating that "Googlers have left to create over 2,000 startups."
- Pichai emphasized that some of these former employees become cloud customers for Google in the future, while others may even return to the company.
- It's worth noting that earlier this year, Google laid off approximately 12,000 employees, highlighting the dynamic nature of the tech industry and the constant movement of talent.
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Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft want more H-1B visa holders, push US govt to increase intake
- Silicon Valley tech giants lobby for more H-1B visas, claiming the current cap is insufficient.
- Concerns arise over the displacement of American workers as companies lay off employees and potentially replace them with H-1B visa holders.
- Criticism is directed at the H-1B program for potential wage depression and abuse, including underpayment and hiring foreign workers over qualified domestic candidates.
- Calls for reforming the H-1B program emerge to prevent exploitation and displacement, and improve working conditions for foreign workers.
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Bard's New Superpower: Harnessing Precise Location for Hyper-Local Relevance and Growth
- Google's ChatGPT rival, Bard, has received a crucial update with precise location support.
- This feature allows Bard to provide more relevant responses by utilizing the user's device's exact location.
- It benefits local businesses by driving additional traffic through improved local search results.
- The feature is currently in beta testing, additionally, Bard now supports image integration from Google Search and has expanded availability to over 180 countries, with plans to support 40 languages. Google aims to enhance user experience and engagement with these updates to its AI chatbot.
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Google makes first investment in space-tech in India
- Google has made its first investment in India's space-tech sector by leading a $36 million Series B funding round in Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel.
- This investment follows Google's commitment to invest $300 million in Indian startups, as announced by CEO Sundar Pichai at Google For India 2022.
- Google has previously invested in several Indian startups, including Freshworks, CommonFloor, Practo, CarDekho, Dunzo, DotPe, and Progcap.
- The investment in Pixxel marks another significant move by Google to support and nurture the Indian startup ecosystem.
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Secure software needed more than security software, says Google exec
- Saikat Mitra, VP of Trust and Safety at Google India, stressed the significance of software that possesses inherent security capabilities, surpassing the reliance solely on external security software.
- Mitra expressed concern over instances where Indians have been targeted by social engineering tactics, leading to a rise in scams and fraudulent activities.
- He also emphasized that Google's products are developed with a secure-by-default approach, prioritizing user privacy and granting users control over their data.
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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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