DOJ Demands Google Divest Chrome and Android in Major Antitrust Push
The U.S. Department of Justice intensifies its antitrust case against Google by demanding the tech giant sell off Chrome browser and potentially Android. The landmark case could fundamentally reshape the digital landscape through forced divestitures aimed at breaking Google's search engine monopoly.
AI Researchers Challenge Industry's Compute-Heavy Path to AGI
A major survey of AI experts reveals deep skepticism about achieving artificial general intelligence through increased computing power alone, with 76% doubting this approach. The findings highlight a growing divide between researcher perspectives and the tech industry's massive investments in scaling AI infrastructure.
Google Cloud Pioneers Quantum-Safe Digital Signatures to Combat Future Encryption Threats
Google Cloud introduces quantum-resistant digital signatures in Cloud KMS, implementing NIST's post-quantum cryptography standards through ML-DSA-65 and SLH-DSA-SHA2-128S algorithms. This proactive measure helps organizations protect against future quantum computing threats while maintaining robust encryption standards.
Google's Digital Fingerprinting Rollout Marks New Era of Inescapable User Tracking
Google has launched a controversial digital fingerprinting system that privacy experts warn is far more invasive than cookies, operating silently without user consent. The technology creates persistent cross-device profiles by collecting multiple data points, marking a dramatic shift from the company's previous stance against such tracking methods.
Google Chrome Rolls Out AI-Powered Security Shield Against Emerging Threats
Chrome's Enhanced Protection feature now leverages artificial intelligence to detect and block malicious websites, downloads, and extensions in real-time across all platforms. This major security upgrade follows successful testing and comes amid recent attacks that compromised multiple Chrome extensions.
Browser Syncjacking: The Dangerous New Chrome Attack That Hijacks Your Entire Computer
Researchers uncover 'browser syncjacking', a sophisticated cyberattack that uses malicious Chrome extensions to gain complete control of victims' devices. The attack exploits Google's browser sync feature to steal sensitive data while evading detection through legitimate-looking prompts and minimal permissions.
Google Shifts AI Ethics Policy, Opens Door to Military Partnerships
Google has quietly removed key passages from its AI principles that previously banned development of potentially harmful AI applications, including weapons. This significant policy change positions the company for increased military collaboration, marking a departure from its original ethical stance.
Critical Security Flaw: Go Module Mirror Served Malicious Package for Three Years
A major security breach in Google's Go Module Mirror exposed developers to a sophisticated backdoored package masquerading as a popular library for over three years. The malicious typosquatting attack potentially compromised thousands of development environments through remote command execution capabilities.
Google Revamps AI Ethics Policy, Removes Restrictions on Military and Surveillance Applications
Google has significantly altered its AI ethics policy by removing previous restrictions on weapons development and surveillance uses. The shift marks a strategic change from its 2018 position, reflecting increased focus on government collaboration and national security interests while raising concerns among employees.
Nation-State Hackers Leverage Google's AI for Advanced Cyber Operations
Over 57 state-sponsored hacking groups are actively exploiting Google's Gemini AI to enhance their cyber capabilities. Iranian, Chinese, Russian and North Korean threat actors are using the technology for tasks ranging from phishing campaigns to malware development.