Google antitrust: Bipartisan Congress bill just latest in tech firm legal troubles over advertising practices
Google's legal troubles with the federal government started with a Justice Department investigation and developed into a multi-state effort campaign over Google's ad practices.
GOP-led legislation would force breakup of Google’s ad business
A bipartisan group of senators led by Utah Republican Mike Lee introduced legislation Thursday that would take aim at conflicts of interest in the advertising technology industry and force Google to break up its dominant online-ad business.
Google launches 10 shade skin tone palette to promote 'image equity'
Google has unveiled a new 10 shade skin tone palette the company says will be more inclusive than the industry standard.
Google making personal info private in searches
The company added ways for users to have their personal information removed from searches in an effort to cut down the risk of identify theft and malicious behavior.
Google adds ways to keep personal info private from searches
The search engine giant said that people could request that types of content, including personal contact information, be removed from search results.
Microsoft boosts revenue forecast, Alphabet growth slows
Microsoft reported profit and revenue that topped analysts’ projections, while Google parent company Alphabet Inc. reported that Google Cloud's growth rate in the first quarter fell slightly on Tuesday.
EU law targets Big Tech over hate speech, disinformation
Big tech companies like Google and Facebook parent Meta will have to police their platforms more strictly to better protect European users from hate speech, disinformation and other harmful online content under landmark EU legislation approved early Saturday.
Twitter bans ads contradicting science on climate change
Twitter said Friday that it will no longer allow advertisers on its site who deny the scientific consensus on climate change.
EU sets new online rules for Google, Meta to curb illegal content
Alphabet unit Google, Meta and other large online platforms will have to do more to tackle illegal content or risk hefty fines under new internet rules agreed between European Union countries and EU lawmakers on Saturday.
Google to invest $9.5B in offices, data centers, create 12,000 US jobs in 2022: Pichai
Google plans to invest $9.5 billion and create at least 12,000 new jobs in the United States in 2022, FOX Business has learned.
YouTube blocks Russian parliament channel, drawing ire from officials
YouTube has blocked Russia's DumaTV.
Apps with hidden data-harvesting software are banned by Google
Google has yanked dozens of apps from its Google Play store after determining that they include a software element that surreptitiously harvests data.
DOJ backs antitrust bill targeting Amazon, Google, Apple
The Justice Department Monday endorsed legislation forbidding large digital platforms such as Amazon and Google from favoring their own products and services over those of competitors.
Google pausing 'vast majority' of business in Russia over Ukraine invasion
Google said Thursday that it is now pausing the “vast majority" of commercial activities in Russia after announcing last week that Google ads would be suspended in the country over Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
Google helps Ukraine refugees, asylum seekers find evacuation resources
Google is working alongside other organizations "to source helpful humanitarian information as the situation unfolds."
Ukraine’s Google Maps live traffic data temporarily disabled by Google
The company said it had taken the action of globally disabling the Google Maps traffic layer and live information on how busy places like stores and restaurants are in Ukraine for the safety of local communities in the country, after consulting with sources including regional authorities.
Facebook, Apple and other tech giants face rising pressure over Ukraine
Russia and the West are pressuring tech companies to respond to the conflict in Ukraine.
Tech giants turn to a classic recruitment tool: Cash
After years of enticing employees with large stock awards and surging share prices, some giant technology companies are employing a new tool: cash.
Publishers move to abandon Google-supported mobile web initiative
Several large online publishers are taking steps to abandon a program from Alphabet Inc.’s Google that was billed as a way to optimize readers’ mobile-browsing experience, saying it generates less advertising revenue.
Google launching job training, placement initiative through $100M career certificates fund
Google is launching an initiative that they say will help more than 20,000 Americans with job training and placement through its $100 million Google Career Certificates Fund.