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Google DeepMind's new Veo 2 AI video generator trounces OpenAI's Sora with 4K resolution

Google claims Veo 2 has a "better understanding of real-world physics"—an issue that often trips up such tools.

Fortune · Dec 16, 2024

US Lawmakers Urge Apple And Google To Remove Tiktok

US lawmakers push for potential TikTok ban, citing national security concerns. Uncertainty looms over TikTok's future in the US amid legal battles.

Top News · Dec 13, 2024

Where to Invest in 2025: Top Stock Picks for Maximum Gains

As the end of the year approaches, investors might have some idle cash ready to be put to work as soon as 2025 is here. Three industries come forward as buys

MarketBeat · Dec 13, 2024

Founders must embrace 'design with a capital D' if they want to convince investors, says a partner at Alphabet's GV

“Design is critical for a successful company,” said Vanessa Cho, design partner at GV, at Fortune's Brainstorm Design conference on Dec. 5

Fortune · Dec 10, 2024

Google's Willow Quantum Computing Chip Sparks Stellar Conversation Between Elon Musk And Sundar Pichai: 'Most Obvious Path Is Staring At Our Eyes'

Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk discussed ambitious technological possibilities, from leveraging quantum computing advancements like Google's Willow chip to envisioning solar-powered quantum clusters in space, highlighting their shared focus on transformative innovation.

Benzinga · Dec 10, 2024

Alphabet's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL), and it's important for retail traders to take note. \This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in GOOGL often signals that…

Benzinga · Dec 6, 2024

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Fires Back At Microsoft Over AI, Dismisses Satya Nadella's Criticism: 'I Would Love To Do A Side-By-Side Comparison...Any Day, Any Time'

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai criticized Microsoft's reliance on OpenAI for its AI models while defending Google's innovation and asserting the company's leadership in search and AI amidst rising competition and legal challenges.

Benzinga · Dec 6, 2024

Google's New AI Models Can Gauge How You Feel, But Experts Warn Of Bias, Abuse, And Dystopian Risks: 'We Cannot Infer Emotions From Facial Features Alone'

Google's launch of the PaliGemma 2 AI models, which claim to detect emotions from images, has sparked expert concerns over potential biases, misuse, and the scientific validity of emotion recognition.

Benzinga · Dec 6, 2024

'Waymo To Expand To Miami, Aims To Launch Robotaxi Service There In 2026' - CNBC

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/05/waymo-announces-robotaxi-expansion-to-miami.html#:~:text=The%20Alphabet%20%2Downed%20company%20announced,Waymo%20One%20app%20in%202026 Alphabet-owned Waymo said it will expand its

Benzinga · Dec 5, 2024

Bitcoin Joins Amazon, Google In $2 Trillion Club After Topping $100,000

Bitcoin now has a market value of over $2 trillion, becoming the first digital asset to achieve such a feat – the new milestone was reached after the world's largest cryptocurrency broke above $100,000 for the first time since its launch.

International Business Times · Dec 5, 2024