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Google Appoints Amin Vahdat as Chief Technologist for AI Infrastructure Amid Tech Giants' Computing Race
Dec 11, 2025 11:43 am CST
Google has appointed longtime executive Amin Vahdat as chief technologist for AI infrastructure as tech giants compete for AI dominance. The strategic move comes as Google increases investments in data centers and hardware, with capital expenditures expected to exceed $90 billion this year, highlighting how computing capacity is becoming the crucial differentiator in the artificial intelligence market.
Google's Gemini 3: The Next-Generation AI Model Immediately Embedded in Search and Revenue Products
Nov 19, 2025 02:51 am CST
Google has launched Gemini 3, its most advanced AI model to date, with immediate integration into its search engine and revenue-generating products. CEO Sundar Pichai describes it as their "most intelligent model," leading industry benchmarks while focusing on practical applications. The update introduces "Gemini Agent" for multi-step tasks and a redesigned app experience, signaling Google's commitment to making AI advancements rapidly available to users and businesses alike.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai Warns About AI Limitations and Potential Investment Bubble
Nov 18, 2025 07:50 pm CST
Google CEO Sundar Pichai cautions against blindly trusting artificial intelligence, highlighting that current AI technology remains prone to errors. While acknowledging the extraordinary growth in AI investment, Pichai warns about market irrationality and a potential bubble burst that would affect all companies. Google continues expanding its global footprint with a significant £5 billion investment commitment to UK infrastructure and research over the next two years.
Google Builds New Data Hub on Christmas Island to Strengthen Internet Resilience in the Indian Ocean Region
Nov 18, 2025 01:39 pm CST
Google is establishing a data hub on Australia's Christmas Island with plans for subsea cable connections to the Maldives and Oman, enhancing internet infrastructure resilience in the Indian Ocean Region. The project has addressed local power supply concerns and may accelerate the island's transition to renewable energy, bringing economic benefits to this remote location with a history of boom-bust cycles.
Apple Partners with Google to Power Siri with 1.2 Trillion-Parameter Gemini AI Model
Nov 06, 2025 11:57 am CST
Apple is finalizing a $1 billion annual deal with Google to use its advanced Gemini AI model to enhance Siri's capabilities. This temporary solution will help Apple compete with more sophisticated voice assistants from Amazon and Google while developing its own AI systems. The 1.2 trillion-parameter model represents a significant upgrade for Siri, which has historically struggled with complex requests and third-party app integration.
Alphabet Achieves Historic $100 Billion Quarterly Revenue Milestone Powered by AI Innovation and Cloud Growth
Oct 30, 2025 12:57 pm CST
Alphabet, Google's parent company, has reported its first-ever quarterly revenue exceeding $100 billion, marking a historic milestone driven by robust growth across its core search business and AI-enhanced cloud division. The tech giant posted a 16% year-over-year increase to $102.3 billion in Q3, with net income surging 33% to $35 billion as Google Cloud revenue soared 34% to $15.2 billion. This performance highlights Alphabet's successful strategy in capitalizing on the artificial intelligence boom reshaping the tech landscape.
YouTube Experiences Major Outage Affecting Over 320,000 Users in the United States
Oct 16, 2025 08:26 am CST
On Wednesday evening, YouTube suffered a significant service disruption that affected more than 320,000 users across the United States according to Downdetector tracking data. The Alphabet-owned video platform's widespread outage was reported at 7:47 p.m. ET, with Google providing no immediate comment on the cause or expected resolution timeframe.
Google Admits To Censorship Under Joe Biden, Plans To Restore Banned YouTube Accounts
Sep 24, 2025 06:12 pm CST
Google has admitted to removing content from YouTube under pressure from the Biden administration and announced a new policy allowing previously banned accounts to be reinstated, affecting both ordinary users and public figures.
Google's AI Comeback: A Year After Bard, Gemini Shines
Sep 24, 2025 05:34 pm CST
Caught off guard by ChatGPT and mocked for early blunders with its own generative artificial intelligence efforts, Google has pulled off a dramatic turnaround in just one year, becoming a major player in consumer-facing AI.
Google Adds Gemini To Chrome Browser. How It Will Assist Users
Sep 19, 2025 05:44 pm CST
The Gemini AI models add-on to Chrome will be available to Mac and Windows desktop users in the US.