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Google parent Alphabet tells workers to be wary of AI chatbots
Alphabet has told its employees not to enter confidential information into chatbots, including Bard, which was created by Alphabet-owned Google.
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Alphabet-owned Verily pilots a coronavirus screening website in California
It will be limited to two North California counties for now
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When it comes to delivery drones, Google’s Wing is miles above the competition
The world has been waiting on autonomous drone deliveries seemingly forever. Google sister company Wing promises to make them a reality. Here's what it's achieved so far on its journey.
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Google owner Alphabet has reportedly made a bid to buy Fitbit
Google may be looking to bolster its wearable tech, and has reportedly made a bid to buy fitness-tracking company Fitbit. The terms of the offer have yet to be revealed.
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Alphabet’s Wing drones now have FAA approval to deliver packages in the U.S.
Alphabet Wing has become the first company to receive Air Carrier Certification from the FAA. This means that it can begin commercial deliveries from local businesses to homes in the U.S.The post Alphabet’s Wing drones now have FAA approval to deliver packages in the U.S. appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Alphabet’s Verily is reportedly working on shoes that can track your weight
Fitness tracking is getting increasingly important, but while the likes of Apple are working on fitness-tracking watches, Alphabet's Verily is turning to shoes. According to a report, Verily is working on shoes that can track your weight.The post Alphabet’s Verily is reportedly working on shoes that can track your weight appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Alphabet’s ‘Wing’ delivery drones are on their way to Europe
Google-parent Alphabet is taking its "Wing" drone delivery project to Helsinki in Finland. The move follows 18 months of trials in Australia, and gives the team the chance to test its technology in a harsh winter climate.The post Alphabet’s ‘Wing’ delivery drones are on their way to Europe appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Where Toronto sees smart sidewalks, residents see ‘1984.’ So what now?
Google-parent Alphabet is partnering with Toronto to develop a new, smart neighborhood, but some are concerned about privacy and the company’s motives. Could residents derail the project?The post Where Toronto sees smart sidewalks, residents see ‘1984.’ So what now? appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Google Pay arrives on desktops — and it lets you choose your browser
Google Pay now works on both desktop browsers and iOS platforms. The quick-pay service supports Chrome, Firefox, and Safari, so new and existing users can enjoy its speedy checkout service on more hardware than ever.The post Google Pay arrives on desktops — and it lets you choose your browser appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Despite bigger ambitions, Google is still an ad business
As we already know, Google's parent company Alphabet makes the bulk of its money from ads. We also learned in
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Alphabet’s X lab explores using AI to improve food production
Add Alphabet to the growing number of companies hoping that AI will solve food production problems. The Google parent
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Google loses copyright appeal against Oracle, may owe billions
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that Google has infringed on copyrighted APIs owned by Oracle. The case has been remanded to the lower court to determine damages owed by Google.The post Google loses copyright appeal against Oracle, may owe billions appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Google’s Sidewalk Labs made a map of every good parking spot in SF
Last month, Google's city-innovating department Sidewalk Labs released Coord, a cloud-based platform that provides data on all the curbs in
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Inside Google’s plan to build a smart neighborhood in Toronto
On the Sidewalk Labs website is a 200-page document explaining its vision for a smart neighborhood in Toronto. It's packed
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France issues legal challenge to ‘abusive commercial practices’ by Google, Apple
France's Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has stated that France will be legally challenging Google's parent company and Apple over both tech giants' uneven relationships with app developers.The post France issues legal challenge to ‘abusive commercial practices’ by Google, Apple appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Waymo will begin self-driving semi truck pilot in Atlanta next week
Today, Waymo, which is Alphabet's self-driving company, announced a pilot program located in Atlanta to further test its autonomous technology.