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NCCU receives $1M grant from Google to fund first AI institute at an HBCU

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The money is part of a new initiative encouraging students to pursue AI-related fields.

Google rolls out two updates to Android's unknown tracker alerts feature, letting users pause location updates from their phone and pinpoint unfamiliar trackers (Sheena Vasani/The Verge)

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Google rolls out two updates to Android's unknown tracker alerts feature, letting users pause location updates from their phone and pinpoint unfamiliar trackers — Google is rolling out two new updates to its unknown tracker alerts feature…

Google unveils next-generation version of its AI assistant

Google said its Gemini 2.0 Flash is the first model in a new generation of the large language model that is smaller, faster, and smarter than existing models

Why Google's quantum computing breakthrough is such a big deal

Google's Willow chip reduces errors exponentially, addressing a problem the industry has faced for almost 30 years.

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Google Unveils Gemini 2.0 AI Despite Antitrust Battle

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Gemini 2.0 will integrate into free Google products like Chrome, YouTube, and Maps starting next year.

Google smart glasses just got closer to real with huge Project Astra update

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Google has made a number of AI announcements today, including Gemini 2.0, updates to Project Astra and a new preview of its smart glasses prototype.

Gemini in Google Drive now supports folder-level queries

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Gemini in Google Drive now supports folder-level queries

Google's CEO blasts Microsoft's AI efforts, says 'they're using someone else's models'

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Sundar Pichai is extremely confident in Google's AI models, and didn't hold back opinions about one of the company's biggest competitors.

Google's Gemini 2.0 is here: a new era of AI agents that can get things done

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Google's Gemini 2.0 is here: a new era of AI agents that can get things done

Google’s Gemini 2.0 Is All About Efficiency

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Google's latest AI model is lightweight, but improves on previous models.

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Google Wallet is fixing it so you never have to worry about losing your passport (Update: Rolling out)

Google Wallet is also adding support for New Mexico driver's licenses and state IDs.

Google Asks Feds to Kill Microsoft’s Cloud Hosting Deal With OpenAI

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Apparently tech companies like regulators when it's beneficial to their own interests.

Alphabet's Quantum Willow Chip Wows Analyst: Google At The 'Leading Edge Of Technology Innovation'

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Alphabet's quantum computing technology, Willow, has impressed Wall Street and could provide a significant long-term advantage. Stock up 10%.

Report: Google Asks FTC to End Microsoft-OpenAI Cloud Deal

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Google reportedly asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to end Microsoft’s exclusive agreement to host OpenAI’s technology on its cloud servers. The company did so after the agency asked it about Microsoft’s business practices as part…

Google accused of 'woke' new Christmas ad with 'nonbinary' beauty influencer

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A Google Shopping ad featuring a nonbinary social media influencer sparked online backlash after it was reposted to X by a conservative commentator.

Google Introduces AI Agent Prototype That Can Browse The Web

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Google unveils AI prototype Mariner, using Gemini 2.0 technology to automate tasks and follow complex instructions. Available to select users.

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Google Wallet rolling out adding passport IDs on Android

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After testing in October, Google Wallet’s ability to add your passport as an ID to the Android app is now widely rolling out in stable.

Google Pixel devices seem to have added ‘bypass’ charging – here’s what that means

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Google’s latest Pixel update allows you to limit battery charging to 80%, and that seems to come with the side effect of being able to use “bypass” charging. Here’s what that means, and why it could be useful.

Google Releases Faster Gemini 2.0 With ‘Deep Research’

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Gemini 2.0 is supposed to make Google's AI come alive thanks to agents and Deep Research to create quick, internet-based reports.