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AI Leaders Clash Over Safety and Regulation
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Elon Musk urged the world’s leading AI labs, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta and major Chinese firms, to establish a shared test harness that would let rivals evaluate each other’s models before public release to bolster safety amid a push for slower frontier AI development. The coverage also notes investor caution around AI hype and risk, with some seeing buying opportunities in tech and bonds despite ongoing calls for stricter regulation and safety reviews.
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Google plans EU spam-policy tweak to avert fines
Tech
— Aug 28, 2026
Google will not apply manual actions under its site reputation abuse policy to European Economic Area search results starting August 30, 2026, effectively separating how parasite SEO demotions are enforced in the EU from elsewhere in the world. The change comes amid EU regulatory scrutiny and DMA penalties, prompting a regional split in spam enforcement and eliciting industry commentary on Google’s stance and strategy.
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Rezolve AI's distributed database chosen by Google Cloud
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— Aug 25, 2026
Rezolve AI’s proprietary distributed database platform has been selected by Google to underpin Google Cloud Web3’s blockchain datasets, marking the first major commercial deployment by a leading technology company and validating Rezolve’s enterprise AI infrastructure strategy. The news has driven sharp stock moves and underscores a broader forecast that AI infrastructure spending will surge as organizations scale data ingestion, validation, and autonomous AI workloads.
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Google Files Lawsuit Against Chinese ‘Organized Cybercrime Operation’
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— Jun 12, 2026
Google filed a civil lawsuit on Friday targeting an organized cybercrime operation known as the “Outsider Enterprise.” In its complaint, Google alleged that the defendants are “a group of foreign-based cybercriminals…
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Gas Industry Says Heating Costs Will Fall 14% This Winter As Another Forecast Warns Of An Increase
Simon August · 6 min · 15h
Analysts lift Marvell price targets amid Google deal
Finance
— Aug 20, 2026
Marvell Technology’s AI-driven data-center momentum and a broader Google partnership are sparking a flurry of optimistic price targets from Wall Street, with Citi signaling upside to 275 and other firms lifting targets to 300, 350 as demand for AI infrastructure grows. Analysts view the Google collaboration as a key driver of Marvell’s extended growth, signaling strong earnings potential into 2026 and beyond.
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Most Influential Women in World History
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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DOE Finalizes $1.9B Loan for Iowa Nuclear Restart
Business
— Sep 8, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy approved a loan of up to $1.9 billion to NextEra Energy to restart the 615-megawatt Duane Arnold Nuclear Energy Center in Iowa, with commercial operation targeted for the first half of 2029, as part of a broader push to bolster nuclear generation. The project is expected to boost local jobs, tax revenues, and grid reliability, and Google has been identified as a major purchaser of the plant’s power for its AI data centers.
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Google to settle UK Play Store class action
Tech
— Aug 27, 2026
Google has agreed to a £260 million settlement in a UK class-action over Play Store commissions, with £160 million going to developers active between 2018 and 2026 and £100 million to cover legal costs, while the company maintains no admission of wrongdoing and the deal awaits final approval by the Competition Appeal Tribunal. The resolution underscores ongoing regulatory scrutiny of app marketplace practices by major tech platforms.
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Google Bans Pro-Life Orgs’ Ads Across Platform, Effectively Wiping Them From Internet
Opinion
— Sep 15, 2021
The Big Tech overlords at Google have made their final decree: If you attempt to save the lives of innocent children, you will be punished. On Thursday, Google restricted several pro-life groups, including Live Action —…
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Hawley Calls on Google to ‘Take Immediate Corrective Action’ After Study Finds Biases
Reporting
— Apr 28, 2022
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is calling on Google to provide a response to a study that found the company showed “political biases.” Hawley penned a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai, noting, “New research reveals that…
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NCT Dream members share cute paper airplane moment at event; fans melt over Haechan, Jaemin/Jeno interaction
The post from fan account @FILESLJN shares a short video clip in which NCT Dream’s Haechan flies a paper airplane toward “Jensung” (likely Jaemin + Jeno ship name or group reference), and Jeno ends up catching it. The caption is pure fan-service gushing with crying emojis. It is trending because it is an adorable, lighthearted idol interaction that resonates strongly with NCT/Jeno fans; the video is highly shareable and the engagement (nearly 2k likes, 1k reposts, 100+ quotes in a short time) shows classic K-pop fandom amplification of cute member moments.
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Typani Launches Free Google Business Profile Optimizer
Business
— Jul 21, 2026
Typani released a free Google Business Profile optimizer that audits any listing in about 30 seconds and then applies AI-written fixes the owner approves, at no cost. The tool aims to help businesses rank higher on Google Maps without the typical $300–$500 agency bill, with changes made directly to the profile after owner approval.
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Google Ordered to Pay $425.7M for Snooping on 98 million Smartphones
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— Sep 4, 2025
A San Francisco federal jury has ordered Google to pay a staggering $425.7 million after finding the tech giant illegally tracked smartphone users who believed they had opted out of such surveillance. The verdict…
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese · 157 votes — pick a side
US To Accuse Google of Labor Violations in Clampdown on Protests, Fired Employees Say
Reporting
— Dec 2, 2020
The National Labor Relations Board will file a complaint accusing Alphabet Inc’s Google of unlawfully monitoring and questioning workers, who were fired for protesting against company policies and trying to organize a…
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US Justice Department Hits Google With Biggest Antitrust Lawsuit in Two Decades
Reporting
— Oct 20, 2020
The U.S. Justice Department and 11 states filed an antitrust lawsuit against Alphabet Inc’s Google on Tuesday for allegedly breaking the law in using its market power to fend off rivals, and called for action. The…
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Google AI Produces Diverse Depictions of Founding Fathers, Popes, and Vikings
Opinion
— Feb 22, 2024
Google’s AI chatbot, Gemini, has an, um, interesting opinion of what an “accurate” depiction of some historical figures looks like. On Wednesday, strange screen shots surfaced from search results using Gemini to depict…
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Colin Kaepernick: National Anthem a ‘Bad Song’
The former NFL football player who refused to stand for the U.S. National Anthem is now calling it “bad song” musically. Colin Kaepernick appeared on Wednesday’s episode of “The Adam Friedland Show.” Kaepernick was on the show to promote his upcoming memoir. Friedland asked Kaepernick, “Do you think ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ is a good song?” Kaepernick’s answer? “No.” “You just think, as a song,
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Apple Unveils First Foldable iPhone, iPhone Duo
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— Sep 7, 2026
The foldable smartphone race is intensifying: Apple’s iPhone Ultra faces production bottlenecks and a staggered global rollout, potentially delaying availability despite strong demand signals, while Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 is gaining traction with younger users and new design proportions, helping reduce iPhone loyalty. Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold is pitched as a refined, AI-enabled alternative with a large unfolding display, offering a middle ground for users wary of waiting for Apple or Samsung.
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Introvert, extrovert, or secret third thing?
The internet's favorite binary is a lie. Twelve questions and the AI names your actual social battery type.
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Verizon Google Dark Fiber Deal Tops $1B
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— Jul 24, 2026
Verizon has secured a contract worth more than $1 billion with Google to provide dark fiber connectivity for Google’s data centers, signaling a push to expand AI and cloud infrastructure through high-capacity private networks. The announcement, made during Verizon’s earnings update, points to additional multi-billion-dollar deals expected by year-end as Verizon reorients its business around enterprise connectivity and AI-ready infrastructure.
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‘Unfair Or Deceptive Acts’: FTC Puts Google On Notice For ‘Partisan’ Filtering Against Republicans
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— Aug 29, 2025
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew Ferguson is pressing Google over allegations that its Gmail platform is unfairly targeting Republican emails while giving Democrats a pass. In an Aug. 28 letter to Alphabet…
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Heritage Foundation Turns Down 6-Figure Donations From Google and Facebook
Reporting
— Apr 3, 2021
The Heritage Foundation turned down large donations from Big Tech giants Google and Facebook last year in the days leading up to the 2020 election. The outgoing conservative think tank president Kay Coles James wrote…
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India Orders Google Remove Firebase Accounts Impersonating Banks
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— Aug 21, 2026
India has ordered Google to remove hundreds of Firebase accounts after authorities found scammers using the platform to impersonate major banks and defraud users, with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre directing at least 57 websites and databases to be taken down in August. The crackdown comes amid rising online fraud losses estimated around $2.4 billion in 2025 as India’s digital payments boom attracts more criminals.“
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Hollywood Giant Reportedly Considering Exit From California To Tennessee
Jack McGeever · 4 min · 15h
Google Reverses Policy On Emailing Kids How To Remove Parental Controls After Backlash
Reporting
— Jan 16, 2026
Google says it is ending its practice of emailing 13-year-olds step-by-step instructions on how to remove parental controls after backlash from parents and parental rights advocates. The tech giant came under fire after…
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Conservative Activist Sues Google Over False AI-Generated Claims Of Child Rape, Abuse
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— Oct 23, 2025
Filmaker and conservative activist Robby Starbuck sued Google on Tuesday for allegedly spreading “radioactive lies” about his past through its artificial intelligence (AI) products, including false claims of child rape…
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Lame-Duck Biden DOJ Tries To Drop The Hammer On Google
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— Nov 21, 2024
The outgoing Biden-Harris Department of Justice (DOJ) called upon a federal judge to force Google to sell its popular Chrome web browser in a legal filing submitted late Wednesday. The DOJ argued in a 23-page filing…
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Google Takes Massive Hit As Federal Judge Rules It Violated US Antitrust Law
Reporting
— Aug 5, 2024
Google took a massive hit Monday after a federal judge ruled the company violated U.S. antitrust law through its search business, according to a court filing. U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta submitted the ruling…
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Rep. Cammack Drops Hammer On Big Tech With Bill To Smash Apple, Google’s Walled Gardens
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— May 6, 2025
Republican Florida Rep. Kat Cammack introduced a bill Tuesday aimed at reining in Apple and Google’s dominance over mobile app stores. Dubbed the “App Store Freedom Act,” the bill would force dominant tech firms to open…
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Arsenal share motivational “Embracing the challenge” video
Official Arsenal account posts typical pre-match hype video projecting confidence; reactions are overwhelmingly positive from fans with minimal disagreement.
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