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In a bold move highlighting confidence in India’s AI potential, Google has partnered with venture-capital firm Accel to launch a funding and support initiative for early-stage Indian AI startups. Known as the AI Futures Fund, this program marks Google’s first global collaboration of its kind and signals a new era...

In what could become a landmark case in the ongoing debate over privacy and artificial intelligence, tech giant Google is facing allegations that its AI assistant, Gemini, has been secretly monitoring users’ private communications. The accusations, filed in a federal court in San Jose, California, claim that Google activated Gemini...

By Tech Desk | November 10, 2025 Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a tech buzzword—it’s the driving force behind some of the biggest transformations in today’s global economy. From healthcare and education to finance and entertainment, AI is reshaping industries, improving efficiency, and pushing the limits of...

Google is making waves in India’s tech landscape with a monumental $15 billion investment to build its largest artificial intelligence (AI) data centre outside the United States. Set in the bustling southern port city of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, this ambitious project underlines Google’s commitment to India as a strategic hub...

Google has made a groundbreaking move, signaling its strong commitment to India’s technological future. The tech giant announced a $15 billion investment over the next five years to build its first artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure hub in India. The hub will be located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, and is expected...

In 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a buzzword — it’s the foundation on which the world’s largest technology companies are built. Once a futuristic concept, AI has evolved into the strategic core of nearly every major player in the tech industry. From Silicon Valley to Shenzhen, AI drives...

In a major move to boost developer productivity, Google has introduced an extension system for its command-line AI tool, Gemini CLI. Launched on October 8, 2025, this feature lets developers integrate third-party tools directly into their terminal workflows. The result? A smoother, faster coding experience without constantly switching between apps....

Google has officially rolled out its AI-powered Search Live feature in India, making the country the first market outside the United States to experience this cutting-edge technology. At the same time, Google has enhanced AI Mode to support seven additional Indian languages, offering users a more accessible, inclusive, and personalized...

Google is taking its AI-powered "vibe-coding" app, Opal, global. After its successful debut in the United States in July 2025, Opal is now available in 15 additional countries, bringing the power of AI-driven app creation to a broader audience. Creators and developers have quickly embraced Opal for its ability to...

In today’s fast-paced world of software development, AI-powered coding assistants are becoming essential tools for developers looking to boost productivity and streamline workflows. Google has taken a major step forward with its AI coding agent, Jules, by expanding its accessibility and integration options. Previously available mainly through web interfaces and...

In a major push in its smart home play, Google has announced a complete overhaul of its smart home ecosystem, positioning itself as a serious contender against Amazon’s Alexa as the world moves toward super-smart devices. At the heart of this change is Gemini, Google’s ambitious new AI assistant, which...

In a bold step set to change the digital commerce ecosystem, OpenAI introduced an innovative capability to its ChatGPT interface, allowing users to purchase through the AI chatbot. This development marks OpenAI’s entry into the e-commerce field and its competition against tech heavyweights like Google and Amazon. Introducing Instant Checkout...

In a massive development with the potential to change e-commerce as we know it, Google and PayPal have announced a major multi-year alliance to reshape how users shop online using artificial intelligence (AI). This partnership aims to enhance the user experience by providing access to AI-based shopping assistants, simplifying the...

Rede Andai says: 1 year agoSort of like Google bots in disguise. In the fast-transforming digital universe, Reddit is seeking a mutually profitable deal with Google, aiming to use its large amount of user-generated data for AI innovations. The idea is to strike a win-win scenario where Reddit's data trove...

Microsoft has made a stunning strategic announcement of £23 billion ($30bn) investment in the UK—put simply, "as soon as the UK leaves, 100% Microsoft will increase investments," according to their UK CEO. The announcement comes on the day former U.S. President Donald Trump travels to Britain and Google announces its...

In major tech news, Google has furloughed over 200 contractors who organized and edited artificial intelligence products such as its Gemini chatbot as well as AI Overviews. People familiar with the matter say the layoffs are really about an ongoing battle for better compensation and working conditions, highlighting the tension...

In a blockbuster charge that has the media and tech ecosphere buzzing, Neil Vogel, the CEO of People Inc., is calling Google a “bad actor” for using its web crawlers to scrounge up content from publishers’ sites without permission. During an appearance at the Fortune Brainstorm Tech conference, Vogel raised...

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened an investigation into the business practices of AI chatbot "companion" products developed by several leading IT companies. The companies under scrutiny include Meta Platforms, OpenAI, Alphabet (the parent company of Google), Snap, Character Technologies, xAI, and Instagram. The step underscores mounting concerns...

In a remarkable admission of its own imperiled position in a filing with the Supreme Court last week, Google flatly stated that the “open web is already in rapid decline.” This statement is not only in direct contradiction to the company’s insistence, until just a few short years ago, that...

Silicon Valley’s Most Powerful Alliance is FrayingAs tech giants grapple with how to handle the 2020 election In a decision that could reshape the tech world, a U.S. federal judge has ruled that a blockbuster arrangement between two of Silicon Valley’s largest companies, Apple and Google, violated antitrust laws. The...

A Billion-Dollar Bet on Advanced Technology In a striking development in the world of tech licensing, Google has reportedly agreed to pay $2.4 billion to license proprietary technology from Windsurf Technologies, according to a report published by The Wall Street Journal on Sunday. The deal represents one of the most...