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Google drops engineer who said AI chatbot has grown ‘sentient’

The engineer claims that Google’s brand-new system is able to express thoughts and feelings equivalent to a human child. Tech-giant Google has placed one of its top engineers on leave…

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New Google glasses will let you understand any language – and more

The augmented reality (AR) glasses will show subtitles and translations in real-time. During Google’s annual I/O developer conference, CEO Sundar Pichai teased an upcoming product: smart glasses. The glasses can…

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What happens when tech companies ban a government?

In a world where tech companies’ valuations are higher than most countries, who’s the one in power? A decade-long battle for power between governments and tech companies is once again…

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Google announces $10 million investment supporting Palestinian businesses

The $10 million will help nourish the tech scene in Palestine Google revealed it is investing millions of dollars to fund Palestinian tech businesses in the country. The initiative, announced…

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Google warns 1 million devices targeted by ‘Russian hack’

The global tech giant said 1 million devices were targeted by the Glupteba cyber attack. Google has taken legal action against Russian hackers that it thinks are behind infecting over…

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‘Moral obligation’: Google, Amazon employees mobilise to protest Israeli contract

More than 2,000 employees feel ‘morally obligated’ to speak out Employees from Google and Amazon published an open letter in The Guardian calling for an end to Israeli ties with…

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Google Cloud eyes plans to enrich digitally-skilled workforce in Qatar

Google targets Qatar’s workforce, especially IT professionals, as part of its expansion plan in the region, an official from the tech giant told Doha News. Google Cloud is “keen to…

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Google opens technology training office in Qatar to boost innovation

Google’s new move offers training sessions to build technology skills. A new Google office and a Center of Excellence training facility is set to open in the state of Qatar…

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Google fail: Mistranslation of legal terms leads to ‘major errors’

A recent report shows how Google’s translation tool repeatedly mistranslates sensitive content, leading to a major misunderstanding of legal terms. Errors found in Google translate has contributed to a major…

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