Google has started rolling out Gemini Spark in India for AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers. The new always-on AI agent can continue working in the background on long-running tasks, marking Google's latest push into autonomous AI assistants.

Claude Code killer? Gemini Spark is now available in India, and AI can now work without your laptop

Meta, Google, X and Snapchat will appear before a parliamentary panel on August 3 amid scrutiny over social media regulation and the removal of PM Modi's Facebook video.

Parliamentary panel summons social media giants after PM Modi video removal row

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has approached the Bombay High Court over the circulation of alleged defamatory and AI-generated deepfake content linking him and his family to ethanol-related financial gains. The court has granted him permission to proceed with a civil suit seeking the removal of the disputed online content, with several social media platforms named as parties in the case.

Nitin Gadkari moves Bombay HC over deepfake, defamation claims

Meta is facing fresh scrutiny after a report alleged that thousands of advertisements promoting AI-powered "nudify" apps were allowed to run across Facebook and Instagram. The apps reportedly use artificial intelligence to generate fake nude images, raising concerns over privacy, consent, online safety, and platform moderation.

The revelations have sparked criticism from lawmakers, digital rights advocates, and child safety groups, who are questioning how such ads were approved and distributed on Meta's platforms. Watch the full report for the latest details and reactions.

Meta faces scrutiny after report alleges thousands of AI nudify app ads 

More than 4,500 Google employees just sent a strong message to CEO Sundar Pichai — enough with the layoff anxiety. Organized by the Alphabet Workers Union, workers rallied at Google's Mountain View campus demanding guaranteed severance, voluntary buyouts before forced layoffs, and an end to what they call quota-driven performance reviews.


Google employees seek stronger protection against job cuts 

Google employees demand job security from Pichai amid AI-driven layoffs

The European Union fined Google $1 billion over alleged anti-competitive practices involving its search services and Google Play Store, prompting the tech giant to accuse Brussels of unfair competition.

Google hit with $1 billion European Union fine: What lies behind Brussels' massive penalty?

YouTube, the world's biggest video-sharing platform, is cracking down on AI-generated slop, a monster of its own creation, at least in part. The irony is that Google and Alphabet, YouTube's parent companies, are creating and promoting AI tools for content generation, with products and models including Gemini AI, Veo, Nano Banana, and Dream Screen. Now, millions of videos and thousands of YT channels face the risk of demonetisation or even removal. The guidance from YouTube is confusing at best, making it difficult for creators to navigate AI-assisted content. If you are a creator hoping to monetise your YouTube channel using AI, here's what you should know.


YouTube's new guidelines define inauthentic videos; clarify monetisation rules

Google has reportedly delayed the launch of Gemini 3.5 Pro after the AI model failed to meet internal expectations, particularly in coding.

Google delays Gemini 3.5 Pro after AI model misses coding targets, report says

A fresh leak has revealed the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold in a new Pine colour ahead of its expected August 12 launch. The foldable appears to feature a refined camera design, a redesigned camera bar and is expected to run on Google's new Tensor G6 chip with upgraded AI features.


Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold leak reveals redesigned camera layout and new Pine colour

Meta and Google told the Delhi High Court they cannot proactively monitor unauthorised courtroom videos, arguing that liability lies with uploaders and not intermediary platforms.

Meta, Google tell Delhi High Court they can't proactively act as 'super censor'

Britain's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has proposed major reforms that could reshape how Apple and Google operate their app stores in the UK. The regulator wants developers to be allowed to direct users to alternative payment methods outside Apple's App Store and Google Play, potentially reducing commission fees and boosting competition.

The proposals could also pave the way for UK fintech firms to build rival digital wallets on Apple's iPhone ecosystem. If implemented, the changes would mark one of the biggest regulatory challenges yet to Apple and Google's control over mobile app payments.


UK targets Apple & Google app stores with major payment rule overhaul

Google’s Android Earthquake Alerts System warned people about the intensity of an earthquake that would soon hit their area, giving them precious seconds to escape to a safe location. Multiple Android phones work together to alert Google about the temblors.  

How Google warned Venezuela of an earthquake using Android phones as seismometers

Alphabet is facing growing scrutiny as competition in the AI race intensifies. Reports of a Nobel Prize-winning researcher leaving Google for Anthropic have fueled concerns about talent retention, while the company continues to pour billions into AI infrastructure and data centers. Despite aggressive investment, rising capital expenditures have weighed on cash flow, and Alphabet's stock has slipped in recent weeks.


Alphabet Stock Down 11% In Just Five Weeks 

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a landmark order forcing Google to overhaul its search ranking practices. Following widespread complaints from British businesses that the current algorithm is opaque and unpredictable, Google must now implement "objective and non-discriminatory" criteria for organic results and AI Overviews.

UK Orders Google to Explain Search Rankings; Business Say Current System Lacks Clarity

Google has launched Android 17 and Wear OS 7, bringing Gemini-powered AI tools, AI-generated music, video editing, improved multitasking and stronger security features. The update reflects Google's growing effort to place AI at the centre of the Android experience.


Android 17 arrives with Gemini-powered upgrades, new multitasking tools and AirDrop compatibility

Google has sued a Chinese cybercrime network accused of using Gemini AI to create thousands of fake websites and send millions of scam messages. The company is working with the FBI and telecom providers as concerns grow over the rise of AI-powered fraud.


'2.5 million messages, 9,000 fake websites': Google says Chinese cybercrime group used Gemini AI to target hundreds of thousands in scam campaign

Google is investing $50 million to train electricians, plumbers, welders and construction workers as AI fuels a massive data centre boom. The future of artificial intelligence depends on skilled workers building the infrastructure behind it.

Google's latest AI investment isn't in software, it's in construction workers: Here's why it's investing in blue-collar workers

Google-backed biotech firm Verily is seeking federal approval in the United States to release millions of lab-grown mosquitoes as part of a disease-control project. The plan aims to reduce populations of harmful mosquitoes by releasing sterilised male insects, but it has also sparked concerns over environmental risks and public safety. The proposal is now under federal review as debate grows around the large-scale mosquito release programme.


Google Seeks Federal Permit to Unleash Massive Mosquito Swarm 

Google’s parent company Alphabet is planning a bold and unusual experiment in the US. Under its “Debug” program, the company has asked federal regulators for permission to release up to 32 million sterilized mosquitoes across California and Florida. The goal is not to spread disease, but to reduce mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue and malaria by controlling their population. While it sounds alarming, scientists say it could be a breakthrough in public health.


Google’s Mosquito Experiment: Millions of Bugs to Be Released Across US in Bold Disease Control Plan

Google has unveiled Gemma 4 12B, the latest version of its open AI model family, bringing advanced reasoning, vision and audio capabilities to devices that can run locally without depending entirely on cloud infrastructure.


Google launches Gemma 4 12B: This powerful AI model from Google can run on your laptop

Global tech markets are buzzing after reports emerged of a potential massive capital move linked to Google, centered around an 80-billion-dollar AI infrastructure push. In this report of news in numbers, we break down how the funds are expected to flow and what it could mean for the global AI landscape. Take a look.


Google’s Big AI Bet: Can It Win The Future Of Artificial Intelligence?

Google is backing a new initiative to combat dengue as environmental authorities review a controversial proposal to release specially engineered mosquitoes aimed at reducing disease spread. The move has sparked debate over public health benefits, environmental risks, and the future of biotech-driven mosquito control. EPS is currently evaluating the request as concerns over rising dengue cases continue to grow worldwide.


Google Backs New Dengue Fight as EPS Reviews Controversial Mosquito Release Plan

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Claude Code killer? Gemini Spark is now available in India, and AI can now work without your laptop

Parliamentary panel summons social media giants after PM Modi video removal row

Nitin Gadkari moves Bombay HC over deepfake, defamation claims

Nitin Gadkari moves Bombay HC over deepfake, defamation claims

Meta faces scrutiny after report alleges thousands of AI nudify app ads

Google employees seek stronger protection against job cuts

Google employees demand job security from Pichai amid AI-driven layoffs

Google hit with $1 billion EU fine: What lies behind Brussels' massive penalty?

YouTube's new guidelines define inauthentic videos; clarify monetisation rules

Google delays Gemini 3.5 Pro after AI model misses coding targets, report says

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold appears in new leak with fresh Pine finish

Meta, Google tell Delhi High Court they can't proactively act as 'super censor'

UK targets Apple & Google app stores with major payment rule overhaul

How Google warned Venezuela of an earthquake using Android phones as seismometers

Alphabet Stock Down 11% In Just Five Weeks

UK Orders Google to Explain Search Rankings; Business Say Current System Lacks Clarity

Google launches Android 17 with major Gemini AI upgrades

Google sues Chinese network accused of using Gemini AI for mass scams

Google's $50 million bet on electricians, welders and plumbers

Google Seeks Federal Permit to Unleash Massive Mosquito Swarm

Google’s Mosquito Experiment: Millions of Bugs to Be Released Across US in Bold Disease Control Plan

Google launches Gemma 4 12B: A powerful AI model that can run on your laptop

Google’s Big AI Bet: Can It Win The Future Of Artificial Intelligence?

Google Backs New Dengue Fight as EPS Reviews Controversial Mosquito Release Plan