Google and Andhra Pradesh team to accelerate AI innovation and adoption across the State – ET HealthWorld
New Delhi: Google has announced a collaboration with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to accelerate the deployment and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the state. This collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), will drive the development and implementation of AI solutions, focusing on key sectors like healthcare and sustainability, while also prioritizing … Read more
Yahoo rejected two PhD students’ $1 million offer for their site. Here’s why they are still “thankful” for it
In the mid-’90s, an ambitious university project paved the way for what would become a titan in the digital realm. Larry Page and Sergey Brin, two PhD students at Stanford University, embarked on a quest in 1996 to build a formidable search engine that would transform the internet. By 1998, their vision caught the attention … Read more
HealthPlix Technologies launches integration with Google to simplify healthcare access – ET HealthWorld
New Delhi: HealthPlix Technologies has launched an integration with Google to simplify healthcare access. This integration will enable patients to book appointments directly with doctors using the company’s software, affiliated with clinics with a Google business profile. The integration marks a significant step in enhancing patient convenience, streamlining clinic operations, and enabling a frictionless experience … Read more
Rs 25 lakh pay per month not enough? Google techie’s paycheck-to-paycheck survival shocks social media
A Silicon Valley CEO has revealed the financial struggles of a well-paid couple who live paycheck to paycheck despite their substantial salaries. Damon Chen, founder of Testimonial.to, shared his surprise at discovering that his friend, a Google employee, and his wife spend about $30,000 per month on living expenses. This includes costs for their mortgage, … Read more
Google spends Rs 23,000 crore to bring back former AI employee, sparks overspending debate in AI race
Google has made a significant investment in the artificial intelligence sector, acquiring Character.AI for $2.7 billion in 2023. The deal marks the return of Noam Shazeer, a pioneer in AI who co-founded the company, back to Google after leaving in 2021. Shazeer, now appointed as a vice president at Google, will lead the company’s next-generation … Read more
Ayushman Bharat Health Cards will be available on Google Wallet from 2025. Check details
The health cards for Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) will be available from 2025. Ayushman Bharat is a significant healthcare initiative designed to achieve comprehensive health coverage, with a specific focus on rural and marginalised populations. The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) stands as the most extensive … Read more
Google to offer personal, gold loans, partners with Aditya Birla Finance, Muthoot Finance
Tech giant Google has announced that it will tie up with Aditya Birla Finance, Muthoot Finance to offer personal loans and gold-backed loans, respectively. This was announced at the 10th edition of its flagship Google for India event. Google announced that the partnership seeks to enhance credit availability in a market where conventional lending frequently … Read more
Google Gemini at Work: Hands-On With AI for Workspace
Google is striving to prove the effectiveness of its AI assistant. Just days after showcasing customer success stories and integrating Google Gemini to Workspace, the tech giant continues to maintain its momentum. TechRepublic attended the invite-only Gemini at Work event on Sept. 26 at the industrial-chic Pier 57 office in New York City to get … Read more
Do Emissions Credits Skew Sustainability Reporting?
A review of emissions reports from Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple by The Guardian revealed that actual emissions could be up to 662% higher than the companies’ official statements, The Guardian announced on Sep. 15. The discrepancy is largely attributed to the difference between direct, “location-based” emissions at company facilities and the purchase of renewable … Read more