Reddit is in negotiations with Google (and by extension, with other AI platforms) to overhaul its content‑licensing arrangements. The platform says it wants better terms now that its user‑generated content is playing a more prominent role in Google search results and AI tools.
People Inc CEO Neil Vogel has sharply accused Google of being the worst offender in using copyrighted content without compensation to train its AI tools. He claims that media companies produce high‑quality content only to see it harvested by Google algorithms—through articles, images, and video—without attribution or payment.
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) revealed Monday that hackers tied to the Chinese government launched a complex cyber espionage operation targeting diplomats across Southeast Asia. The attack exploited a two-stage malware scheme to infiltrate devices used by government officials and other high-value targets globally.
Google could soon face a historic breakup as a federal judge prepares to rule on remedies in the government’s landmark antitrust case against the search giant. Judge Amit Mehta, who ruled last year that Google illegally monopolized the search market, is considering drastic measures that may include forcing the company to sell its Chrome browser.
A Republican strategy firm says Google’s Gmail platform has been quietly sabotaging conservative fundraising efforts by flagging Republican donation emails as “dangerous” while letting similar Democratic messages through unscathed. Targeted Victory, which works with top GOP leaders and committees, released findings showing a stark difference in how Gmail treats Republican and Democratic solicitations.
Google confirmed it suffered a data breach in June after hackers from the ShinyHunters group exploited a vulnerability in its Salesforce CRM system. The attack is part of a larger wave of intrusions affecting multiple high-profile companies, with customer data stolen and ransom demands issued.
Google announced that it has entered into two utility agreements to reduce the energy usage of its AI data centers when there is a greater demand for electricity.
A newly revealed vulnerability in Google’s search system allowed individuals to deliberately suppress specific web pages from appearing in search results, raising serious concerns over online censorship and information control.
