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Gemini Nano AI now protecting Chrome users from scam websites: New report reveals how AI is combating online fraud
Google has released a report detailing its efforts to combat online scams using artificial intelligence technology in Chrome, Search, and Android. The report reveals that AI can now identify 20 times more harmful websites than before.
1 min read9 May 2025Google’s settlement with CCI over Android TVs: A win-win?
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) accepted a settlement proposal by Google, but not unanimously. Settlements of antitrust cases are better for businesses than having to face adverse CCI orders—which tend to result in further litigation.
4 min read7 May 2025Manu Joseph: Who’d have thought Google could be replaced
ChatGPT’s chatty search is very useful, no doubt, but let’s not pretend that it can be creative in any authentic way. Artificial intelligence only reminds us how rare natural intelligence is.
5 min read27 Apr 2025Google bets big on India's smartphone users to catch up in AI race
Google’s consumer push comes after the company fell behind the likes of OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic and even China’s DeepSeek in the race for AI supremacy among large technology firms.
4 min read26 Apr 2025Google settles antitrust case with CCI over smart TV practices, to pay ₹20 crore
Mint was the first to report on 2 October 2024 that Google offered to settle the antitrust case after an investigation found the technology giant's agreements with smart TV makers violated provisions of India's competition law, making it the first company to invoke the brand-new settlement route.
2 min read21 Apr 2025Google’s ad-tech dominance is easier to fix than its search monopoly
Alphabet’s antitrust setbacks will hurt it but needn’t threaten its future. Remedies for Google’s ad business dominance can easily be executed. And punishing Alphabet in AI will only reduce competition in a vital market—so that seems safe.
4 min read21 Apr 2025NCLAT reduces CCI's fine on Google in Play Store case by 75% to ₹217 crore
The October 2022 penalty was for abusing its dominant position in mobile app markets through its Android Play Store.
6 min read28 Mar 2025Google's biggest India office, ‘Ananta’, opens in Bengaluru: 5 things to know
Google has opened one of its largest offices globally in Bengaluru. The new building, named Ananta, has been designed to foster better collaboration between employees and teams. Here is everything you need to know about Google Ananta.
1 min read20 Feb 2025Google Maps gone wrong again? Traveller nearly drives into pond following GPS directions; netizens react
A recent incident highlights risks of trusting Google Maps, as a traveller was led to a pond before avoiding disaster. This and other similar events prompt calls for caution, awareness, and route verification in unfamiliar locations to ensure safe travels.
2 min read12 Feb 2025Gmail is under attack: Do not make the mistake of switching to new email app
Gmail is currently battling hacking threats, here’s how you can stay safe without switching to a new email app.
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Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared