Orrin Hatch Would Like You To Know He's Still Alive
After Google search results erroneously said the Utah senator had died in 2017, Hatch's staff had fun on social media showing that their boss was alive and well.
EU Hits Google With $5 Billion Fine For Pushing Apps On Android Users
The European Commission found that the tech giant broke EU antitrust rules by requiring manufacturers to pre-install the Google and Chrome apps. Google plans to appeal the record fine.
Google Apologizes For Altered Picture Of Lawmaker In Search Results
Google has apologized to a Guilford County lawmaker after prominently displaying an altered picture of her.
3D Scans Help Preserve History, But Who Should Own Them?
Historic sites around the world face mounting threats: war, climate change, natural disaster. There's a rush to use 3D scans for preservation. But experts have questions about how the scans are used.
Google's New Voice Bot Sounds, Um, Maybe Too Real
The company touts AI that peppers its conversation with "uh" and "hmm" to imitate the tics of human speech. Many observers took issue with how the bot apparently tricked a human on the phone.
Lobbyists, Campaign Cash And Think Tanks: How Silicon Valley Tackled Politics
Facebook didn't open an office in Washington, DC until it was five years old and already worth billions. Last year, the company spent $12 million lobbying lawmakers and the federal government.
The Paris Lawyer Who Gives Google Nightmares
Dan Shefet won what may be the most powerful single case against Google: the right to get search results about himself removed. Now people and governments the world over are seeking him out.
Google Follows Facebook In Banning Cryptocurrency Ads
The search giant also announced new restrictions on advertisements for other financial products. The ban on cryptocurrency-related ads follows a similar move by advertising competitor Facebook.
Ex-Google Recruiter Sues, Alleging Policies Discriminate Against White And Asian Men
The lawsuit alleges the company pressured employees to "purge" eligible candidates from applicant pools in favor of Hispanic, African-American and female job seekers.
Google To Block 'Annoying' Online Ads That Fail To Make The Grade
Starting today, Google will award ads a "passing," "warning" and "failing" designation and block some of the most annoying, including pop-ups and auto-playing videos.