New Delhi |Updated Feb 27, 2024, 05:58 PM IST Key Points: Microsoft approached Apple multiple times between 2009 and 2020 to propose Bing as the default search engine for Safari. In 2018, Microsoft offered to sell Bing to Apple or establish a joint venture, but Apple declined due to concerns about Bing’s quality and features. Despite repeated attempts, discussions between Microsoft and Apple did not progress beyond initial stages, and Google remains the default search engine for Safari. For years, Google has reigned supreme in the online search space, with…
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Google admits to Gemini AI’s inaccuracies on political topics after ‘biased’ remarks on PM Modi
New Delhi|Updated Feb 26, 2024, 5:47 PM IST Key Points: Google acknowledges concerns over Gemini AI tool’s biased responses. Indian government hints at potential action against Google for perceived bias. Google emphasizes continuous improvement and adherence to AI Principles. Google, the tech giant, announced on Saturday that it swiftly addressed the concerns surrounding the Gemini AI tool. The tool faced criticism from the Indian government for its perceived “biased” response to a question about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “We’ve worked quickly to address this issue. Gemini is built as a…
Read MoreGoogle to Shut Down Google Pay in US, Indian Users to Remain Unaffected
New Delhi |Updated Feb 25, 2024, 3:59 PM IST Key Points: Google announces closure of Google Pay in the US to simplify app experience. Users to be migrated to Google Wallet, with services starting June 4, 2024. Google Pay services in other countries, including India, to remain unaffected. Google has revealed plans to discontinue its payments app, Google Pay, in the United States effective June 4, 2024. All users currently using Google Pay in the US will be seamlessly transitioned to Google Wallet. According to a recent blog post by…
Read MoreNvidia CEO Foresees AI Impact on Job Market, Urges Upskilling Amid Coding Controversy
New Delhi, Updated Feb 26, 2024, 11:03 AM IST Key Points: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang predicts AI’s influence on job market. Huang suggests AI eliminates need for traditional coding skills. Advocates for upskilling to adapt to evolving technology landscape. In the wake of AI’s rapid advancement, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has stirred a debate by suggesting that conventional coding skills may become obsolete with the rise of artificial intelligence. Huang believes that AI will democratize programming, rendering coding languages like Java and C unnecessary. Huang’s remarks come amid growing discussions…
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