India's push for digitization has got a twin-turbo boost in the form of Amazon and Google. Both business giants have announced a combined investment of 25 billion dollars in India. The announcements come after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met business leaders in the United States.

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<p>In a major development for India's elevating digital landscape, Sundar Pichai, the Chief Executive of Google's parent company Alphabet, and Andrew Jassy, the CEO of Amazon, have unveiled significant investment plans following their meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his state visit to the United States.</p>

<p>These investments, cumulatively summing up to $25 billion,&nbsp;are aimed at fostering digital transformation, promoting local language content, generating employment opportunities, and bolstering the global export of Indian products.</p>

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<p>The announcements made by Google and Amazon underscore the remarkable confidence that global tech giants place on India's digital future.</p>

<h2><strong>Google to start global fintech operation centre in GIFT city, Gujarat</strong></h2>

<p>Sundar Pichai shared that Google will establish a global fintech operation center in Gujarat's GIFT city, as tech giant's&nbsp;expanding&nbsp;presence in India continues to capitalise on the country's flourishing digital economy.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;PM Modi in US | Google will open global fintech centre in Gujarat: Sundar Pichai after meeting PM</strong></p>

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<p>Specifically, Google also plans to invest a substantial $10 billion in the Indian Digitisation Fund.</p>

<p>Furthermore, Google will extend its virtual assistant, Bard, to encompass more Indian languages in the near future. This initiative will enhance accessibility and inclusivity by offering a localised digital experience to a wider population, empowering them with cutting-edge technology.</p>

<p>Sundar Pichai also acknowledged that Prime Minister Modi's Digital India initiative has established a global blueprint that other countries are now striving to emulate.</p>

<h2><strong>Amazon to follow Google's India-in-focus suit</strong></h2>

<p>Following Google's suit, Amazon CEO Andrew Jassy announced that Amazon has already invested an astonishing $11 billion in India.</p>

<p>Amazon chief executive said that the company intends to invest an additional $15 billion that adds up their total investment to an impressive $26 billion.</p>

<p>These funds will be utilised to generate more employment opportunities, support the digitalisation of small and medium-sized businesses, and facilitate the global export of Indian products.<br />
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In a major development for India's elevating digital landscape, Sundar Pichai, the Chief Executive of Google's parent company Alphabet, and Andrew Jassy, the CEO of Amazon, have unveiled significant investment plans following their meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his state visit to the United States.

In a major development for India's elevating digital landscape, Sundar Pichai, the Chief Executive of Google's parent company Alphabet, and Andrew Jassy, the CEO of Amazon, have unveiled significant investment plans following their meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his state visit to the United States. These investments, cumulatively summing up to $25 billion, are aimed at fostering digital transformation, promoting local language content, generating employment opportunities, and bolstering the global export of Indian products. Also read | Satya Nadella, Sundar Pichai, Mukesh Ambani, Anand Mahindra attend state dinner for PM Modi at White House The announcements made by Google and Amazon underscore the remarkable confidence that global tech giants place on India's digital future. Google to start global fintech operation centre in GIFT city, Gujarat Sundar Pichai shared that Google will establish a global fintech operation center in Gujarat's GIFT city, as tech giant's expanding presence in India continues to capitalise on the country's flourishing digital economy. Also watch | PM Modi in US | Google will open global fintech centre in Gujarat: Sundar Pichai after meeting PM × Specifically, Google also plans to invest a substantial $10 billion in the Indian Digitisation Fund. Furthermore, Google will extend its virtual assistant, Bard, to encompass more Indian languages in the near future. This initiative will enhance accessibility and inclusivity by offering a localised digital experience to a wider population, empowering them with cutting-edge technology. Sundar Pichai also acknowledged that Prime Minister Modi's Digital India initiative has established a global blueprint that other countries are now striving to emulate. Amazon to follow Google's India-in-focus suit Following Google's suit, Amazon CEO Andrew Jassy announced that Amazon has already invested an astonishing $11 billion in India. Amazon chief executive said that the company intends to invest an additional $15 billion that adds up their total investment to an impressive $26 billion. These funds will be utilised to generate more employment opportunities, support the digitalisation of small and medium-sized businesses, and facilitate the global export of Indian products. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

PM Modi's US visit brings home billions in investments from Google, Amazon

<p>Alphabet-owned Google rolled out its 'Perspectives' tab feature this week. The Perspective search feature&nbsp;displays various perspectives, including those from humans.</p>

<h2><strong>What is Perspectives search on Google?</strong></h2>

<p>In a blog post from May, Google had explained that upon selecting the filter, users will be presented exclusively with long- and short-form videos, images, and written posts shared on discussion boards, Q&amp;A sites, and social media platforms.</p>

<p>Examples shown in Google's blog post include TikTok videos, YouTube videos, websites, tweets, Quora results, and Reddit posts.</p>

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<p>"You’ll now see more pages that are based on first-hand experience, or are created by someone with deep knowledge in a given subject. And as we underscore the importance of “experience” as an element of helpful content, we continue our focus on information quality and critical attributes like authoritativeness, expertise and trustworthiness, so you can rely on the information you find," Google said in a blog post.</p>

<p>The Perspectives results have been reported by&nbsp;<em>The Verge </em>as&nbsp;Pinterest-like layout rather than the traditional Google search results.</p>

<h2><strong>Why Google needs 'Perspectives' search?</strong></h2>

<p>The introduction of the Perspectives feed, which initially appeared as a carousel for specific search results, seems to be an attempt by Google to discourage users from solely relying on appending "reddit" to their&nbsp;<br />
searches in order to find information from real people.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Google urges caution with AI chatbots</strong></p>

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<p>This tactic had become less effective for a while due to Reddit communities going offline in protest of Reddit's planned API changes.</p>

<p>However, many subreddits have since reopened and can now be accessed directly through search.</p>

<h2><strong>Is Google encroaching on Reddit's territory?</strong></h2>

<p>Considering the ongoing conflict between subreddit moderators and Reddit, critics say that Google is&nbsp;seeing an opportunity to encroach on Reddit's territory with its Perspectives feed. But it is possible that the timing is merely coincidental.</p>

<p>During a Google&nbsp;conference in May, when the new Perspectives tab was announced, Google mentioned that the feature would be gradually rolled out in the following weeks.</p>

<p>The launch of Perspectives comes&nbsp;after several weeks have passed.</p>

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Alphabet-owned Google rolled out its 'Perspectives' tab feature this week. The Perspective search feature displays various perspectives, including those from humans.

Alphabet-owned Google rolled out its 'Perspectives' tab feature this week. The Perspective search feature displays various perspectives, including those from humans. What is Perspectives search on Google? In a blog post from May, Google had explained that upon selecting the filter, users will be presented exclusively with long- and short-form videos, images, and written posts shared on discussion boards, Q&A sites, and social media platforms. Examples shown in Google's blog post include TikTok videos, YouTube videos, websites, tweets, Quora results, and Reddit posts. Also read | Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai earned hundreds of millions in 2022 "You’ll now see more pages that are based on first-hand experience, or are created by someone with deep knowledge in a given subject. And as we underscore the importance of “experience” as an element of helpful content, we continue our focus on information quality and critical attributes like authoritativeness, expertise and trustworthiness, so you can rely on the information you find," Google said in a blog post. The Perspectives results have been reported by The Verge as Pinterest-like layout rather than the traditional Google search results. Why Google needs 'Perspectives' search? The introduction of the Perspectives feed, which initially appeared as a carousel for specific search results, seems to be an attempt by Google to discourage users from solely relying on appending "reddit" to their searches in order to find information from real people. Also watch | Google urges caution with AI chatbots × This tactic had become less effective for a while due to Reddit communities going offline in protest of Reddit's planned API changes. However, many subreddits have since reopened and can now be accessed directly through search. Is Google encroaching on Reddit's territory? Considering the ongoing conflict between subreddit moderators and Reddit, critics say that Google is seeing an opportunity to encroach on Reddit's territory with its Perspectives feed. But it is possible that the timing is merely coincidental. During a Google conference in May, when the new Perspectives tab was announced, Google mentioned that the feature would be gradually rolled out in the following weeks. The launch of Perspectives comes after several weeks have passed. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Google rolls out 'Perspectives' tab in major search-engine revamp

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<p>Taking a leaf out of Apple’s playbook, the US tech giant Google is also banking on India to diversify its supply chain away from China. According to a report by Bloomberg, Google is scouting for suppliers in India to assemble its Pixel smartphones in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The California-based company is believed to have already started conversations with India’s homegrown companies like Lava International Limited and Dixon Technologies India Ltd. Google is also in talks with Foxconn Technology Group’s Indian unit Bharat FIH to set up a wide supplier base in India.</p>

<p>WION tried to reach out to Lava International Limited for its comment on the Bloomberg report, but its representatives didn’t respond.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Meeting between Indian IT minister and Google CEO</strong></h2>

<p>The development comes after Google CEO Sundar Pichai and India’s IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met last month at the company’s headquarters in the US and held discussions regarding the ‘Make in India’ programme.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Google’s top executives were in India earlier this month for partnership talks. Ana Corrales, operating chief of its consumer hardware arm, and Maggie Wei, a senior director of global sustaining product operations, were among the top Google executives who visited India.</p>

<h2><strong>India a key market for Google</strong></h2>

<p>India represents a significant market for Google's services; however, the company has largely shied away from taking the dominance of cheaper Chinese phones head-on. By establishing local assembly facilities, Google aims to boost Pixel sales.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Google invests $36 million in Indian space startup</strong></p>

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<p>If this smartphone endeavour proves successful, Google may consider shifting the production of other hardware products like speakers to India as well, according to media reports.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Google to expand production beyond China, Vietnam</strong></h2>

<p>According to Counterpoint Research, Google manufactured approximately nine (9) million Pixel smartphones last year. Now, this development highlights Google's intention to expand its production beyond China and Vietnam, as discussions in India revolve around this matter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Pixel is renowned for its advanced features, and Google utilises its flagship hardware product to demonstrate the capabilities of its optimised Android operating system and apps.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/google-layoffs-late-night-email-terminates-453-employees-in-india-562943"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Google layoffs: Late-night email terminates 453 employees in India</strong></a></p>

<p>India’s Prime Minister Modi is visiting the United States this week, and during his trip, his delegation is expected to engage in discussions covering various topics, including the elimination of trade barriers related to technology between the two countries. This will further pave the way for companies from both nations to co-operate in the sector of advanced technology.</p>

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Taking a leaf out of Apple’s playbook, the US tech giant Google is also banking on India to diversify its supply chain away from China. According to a report by Bloomberg, Google is scouting for suppliers in India to assemble its Pixel smartphones in the country.

Taking a leaf out of Apple’s playbook, the US tech giant Google is also banking on India to diversify its supply chain away from China. According to a report by Bloomberg, Google is scouting for suppliers in India to assemble its Pixel smartphones in the country. The California-based company is believed to have already started conversations with India’s homegrown companies like Lava International Limited and Dixon Technologies India Ltd. Google is also in talks with Foxconn Technology Group’s Indian unit Bharat FIH to set up a wide supplier base in India. WION tried to reach out to Lava International Limited for its comment on the Bloomberg report, but its representatives didn’t respond. Meeting between Indian IT minister and Google CEO The development comes after Google CEO Sundar Pichai and India’s IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met last month at the company’s headquarters in the US and held discussions regarding the ‘Make in India’ programme. Google’s top executives were in India earlier this month for partnership talks. Ana Corrales, operating chief of its consumer hardware arm, and Maggie Wei, a senior director of global sustaining product operations, were among the top Google executives who visited India. India a key market for Google India represents a significant market for Google's services; however, the company has largely shied away from taking the dominance of cheaper Chinese phones head-on. By establishing local assembly facilities, Google aims to boost Pixel sales. Watch: Google invests $36 million in Indian space startup × If this smartphone endeavour proves successful, Google may consider shifting the production of other hardware products like speakers to India as well, according to media reports. Google to expand production beyond China, Vietnam According to Counterpoint Research, Google manufactured approximately nine (9) million Pixel smartphones last year. Now, this development highlights Google's intention to expand its production beyond China and Vietnam, as discussions in India revolve around this matter. The Pixel is renowned for its advanced features, and Google utilises its flagship hardware product to demonstrate the capabilities of its optimised Android operating system and apps. Also read: Google layoffs: Late-night email terminates 453 employees in India India’s Prime Minister Modi is visiting the United States this week, and during his trip, his delegation is expected to engage in discussions covering various topics, including the elimination of trade barriers related to technology between the two countries. This will further pave the way for companies from both nations to co-operate in the sector of advanced technology. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Google one of ai's biggest backers is warning its own employees about the use of chatbots. The news comes at a time when the tech giant is also simultaneously promoting its own chatbot-program called Bard and is doing that globally. Watch this report to know why.

Google urges caution with AI chatbots

One of artificial intelligence's biggest boosters, Google, is cautioning its own employees against using chatbots. Yes, and according to sources, Google is encouraging staff to refrain from entering sensitive data into AI conversation bots like board and chart GPT in order to secure sensitive data while the internet giant is also promoting its own chatbot programme called Bard internationally.

Google promotes Bard alongside employee warnings

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<p>Reports suggest that Google is having a tough time bringing its employees back to the office despite operating in a hybrid model, that is, work-from-office thrice a week. As per CNBC reports, Google now plans to track employees' attendance and movement within the office, which might be factored in during performance reviews. As expected, the move is not going well with staffers. A few employees even told the publication that the company is treating staffers like "schoolchildren."</p>

<p>An internal document obtained by CNBC draws attention to the attendance-tracking measure instated to help managers track "who hasn't been in the office frequently enough".</p>

<p dir="ltr">Additionally, Google employees who previously received approval for remote operations will now have that status reevaluated.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The CNBC report cites a Google spokesperson who noted&nbsp;the badge data collected is aggregated for company leaders.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The spokesperson adds, "Now that we've fully transitioned to the hybrid work week, company leaders can see reports showing how their teams are adopting the hybrid work model." Google clarified that the company does not share or include individual badge data in its internal reports. The spokesperson also said the company was "limiting remote work to exception only."</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Also read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/eus-new-antitrust-charges-to-strike-googles-most-successful-ads-model-603673">EU’s new antitrust charges to strike Google’s most successful ads model</a></p>

<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Why does Google want to switch to the work-from-office model?</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr">The report suggests that Google wants to make optimum use of its expansive offices, at least the ones in the US. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Google was known for its various on-campus perks for employees, including massages, yoga classes, and laundry services. However, several employee benefits were scrapped to cut down expenses amid macroeconomic tribulations</p>

<p dir="ltr">Many Google workers also want to continue working remotely owing to the cost involved in relocation.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">Chris Schmidt, a Software engineer at Google and a member of the Alphabet Workers Union-CWA, questions Google's strict hybrid work policy as there are not enough desks for workers.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Schmidt told CNBC, "New York City workers do not even have enough desks and conference rooms for workers to use comfortably."</p>

<p dir="ltr">The report points out that Google’s process of providing lockers to let employees store personal items overnight is underway. Google suggests that its hybrid work has been in place for a year, and changes&nbsp;are bound to happen.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Google’s Ads violate Antitrust laws, EU&nbsp;says</strong></p>

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<p>It seems that companies across the tech industry are strugglling to get people&nbsp;back to office as many employees are struggling to follow up with the new policy. TCS is one of the companies that is asking its employees to come back to the office and work, but facing the same problem.</p>

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Reports suggest that Google is having a tough time bringing its employees back to the office despite operating in a hybrid model, that is, work-from-office thrice a week.

Reports suggest that Google is having a tough time bringing its employees back to the office despite operating in a hybrid model, that is, work-from-office thrice a week. As per CNBC reports, Google now plans to track employees' attendance and movement within the office, which might be factored in during performance reviews. As expected, the move is not going well with staffers. A few employees even told the publication that the company is treating staffers like "schoolchildren." An internal document obtained by CNBC draws attention to the attendance-tracking measure instated to help managers track "who hasn't been in the office frequently enough". Additionally, Google employees who previously received approval for remote operations will now have that status reevaluated. The CNBC report cites a Google spokesperson who noted the badge data collected is aggregated for company leaders. The spokesperson adds, "Now that we've fully transitioned to the hybrid work week, company leaders can see reports showing how their teams are adopting the hybrid work model." Google clarified that the company does not share or include individual badge data in its internal reports. The spokesperson also said the company was "limiting remote work to exception only." Also read | EU’s new antitrust charges to strike Google’s most successful ads model Why does Google want to switch to the work-from-office model? The report suggests that Google wants to make optimum use of its expansive offices, at least the ones in the US. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Google was known for its various on-campus perks for employees, including massages, yoga classes, and laundry services. However, several employee benefits were scrapped to cut down expenses amid macroeconomic tribulations Many Google workers also want to continue working remotely owing to the cost involved in relocation. Chris Schmidt, a Software engineer at Google and a member of the Alphabet Workers Union-CWA, questions Google's strict hybrid work policy as there are not enough desks for workers. Schmidt told CNBC, "New York City workers do not even have enough desks and conference rooms for workers to use comfortably." The report points out that Google’s process of providing lockers to let employees store personal items overnight is underway. Google suggests that its hybrid work has been in place for a year, and changes are bound to happen. Watch | Google’s Ads violate Antitrust laws, EU says It seems that companies across the tech industry are strugglling to get people back to office as many employees are struggling to follow up with the new policy. TCS is one of the companies that is asking its employees to come back to the office and work, but facing the same problem. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>In another move aimed at restricting freedom of expression in China, the communist government is set to regulate file-sharing by nearby mobile devices and declare the popular feature a “national security threat".</p>

<p>The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) posted the draft regulation on its website on Tuesday, launching a month-long, largely ineffective, public consultation on the matter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If the draft regulations come into effect, the use of communication apps, such as Apple’s AirDrop and Google’s File, could be severely impacted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the draft paper, the new regulations will restrict any feature or “file transfer services that rely on Wi-fi, Bluetooth, and other information technologies to form networks instantly and communicate to other devices over a short range”.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Why is China declaring nearby file-sharing a national security threat?</strong></h2>

<p>The communist country has grown concerned over the increasing use of Wi-fi or Bluetooth-based services to share content deemed politically sensitive by the authorities. For instance, last October, some activists in China were caught sharing anti-Xi Jinping photos using such services.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to some media reports, Bluetooth-based file-sharing apps were used extensively during the 2019 Hong Kong protests. Also, Chinese people were found sharing anti-government content last winter when sentiments against stringent anti-COVID-19 measures were at their peak.</p>

<h2><strong>Security assessment mandatory</strong></h2>

<p>According to draft rules, companies will have to undergo a strict security assessment by the authorities before they make their communication apps widely accessible for Chinese users, any app which could be used for “public expression and social mobilisation”.</p>

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<p>The new rules will largely impact Apple’s AirDrop services; however, similar features provided by Chinese mobile manufacturers, such as Vivo, Oppo and Xiaomi, could also face regulatory hurdles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Furthermore, it is still unknown what kind of content will be labelled as a threat to national security.</p>

<h2><strong>Name registration mandatory</strong></h2>

<p>Draft regulations also make it mandatory for users to sign in with their official name to the app before using such services. According to Gao Fuping, a law professor at the East China University of Political Science and Law in Shanghai, the real-name registration requirement aims to “fill a loophole” in content control.</p>

<p>Gao added, “It is mainly about cybersecurity, and the core aim is to ensure all the information transmission can be traced in case problematic things happen.”</p>

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<p>While Apple has so far refrained from making a public comment on China’s imminent move, it has already significantly limited its AirDrop feature for its Chinese customers. Last November, Apple imposed a 10-minute time limit on exchanging AirDrop content via all iPhones in China. The move was taken just days after Xi’s re-election as Chinese president for the third straight term.</p>

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In another move aimed at restricting freedom of expression in China, the communist government is set to regulate file-sharing by nearby mobile devices and declare the popular feature a “national security threat".

In another move aimed at restricting freedom of expression in China, the communist government is set to regulate file-sharing by nearby mobile devices and declare the popular feature a “national security threat". The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) posted the draft regulation on its website on Tuesday, launching a month-long, largely ineffective, public consultation on the matter. If the draft regulations come into effect, the use of communication apps, such as Apple’s AirDrop and Google’s File, could be severely impacted. According to the draft paper, the new regulations will restrict any feature or “file transfer services that rely on Wi-fi, Bluetooth, and other information technologies to form networks instantly and communicate to other devices over a short range”. Why is China declaring nearby file-sharing a national security threat? The communist country has grown concerned over the increasing use of Wi-fi or Bluetooth-based services to share content deemed politically sensitive by the authorities. For instance, last October, some activists in China were caught sharing anti-Xi Jinping photos using such services. According to some media reports, Bluetooth-based file-sharing apps were used extensively during the 2019 Hong Kong protests. Also, Chinese people were found sharing anti-government content last winter when sentiments against stringent anti-COVID-19 measures were at their peak. Security assessment mandatory According to draft rules, companies will have to undergo a strict security assessment by the authorities before they make their communication apps widely accessible for Chinese users, any app which could be used for “public expression and social mobilisation”. Watch: WION Dispatch: Inside Apple's compromises in China × The new rules will largely impact Apple’s AirDrop services; however, similar features provided by Chinese mobile manufacturers, such as Vivo, Oppo and Xiaomi, could also face regulatory hurdles. Furthermore, it is still unknown what kind of content will be labelled as a threat to national security. Name registration mandatory Draft regulations also make it mandatory for users to sign in with their official name to the app before using such services. According to Gao Fuping, a law professor at the East China University of Political Science and Law in Shanghai, the real-name registration requirement aims to “fill a loophole” in content control. Gao added, “It is mainly about cybersecurity, and the core aim is to ensure all the information transmission can be traced in case problematic things happen.” Also read: Apple, moving away from China, makes iPhones worth $7bn in India While Apple has so far refrained from making a public comment on China’s imminent move, it has already significantly limited its AirDrop feature for its Chinese customers. Last November, Apple imposed a 10-minute time limit on exchanging AirDrop content via all iPhones in China. The move was taken just days after Xi’s re-election as Chinese president for the third straight term. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>While working from home became popular during the pandemic, the era of full-time remote work seems to be ending, with one example being Google. Googlers are being asked to return to the office, or else they might have to face the music&nbsp;in their next appraisal. Google has reportedly implemented stricter policies to encourage employees to work from the office more frequently. According to an internal email, the company stated that office attendance could affect an employee's performance review if they failed to meet the minimum requirement of three days of in-office work.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Google is not planning to increase the number of employees working from home full-time, except in exceptional cases.</p>

<h2><strong>Remote work to be an exception&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The company spokesperson highlighted that Google's current hybrid work model, with three days in the office and two days remote, has been successful. He emphasised the importance of in-person connections and collaboration, leading Google to limit remote work to exceptional circumstances.</p>

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<p>“Our employees have been in our hybrid work model for over a year now—spending three days a week in the office and the other two working from home,” Google spokesperson Ryan Lamont told Fortune in an email, as per media reports. “It’s going well, and we want to see Googlers connecting and collaborating in person, so we’re limiting remote work to exception only.”</p>

<h2><strong>Google's three-day office policy</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Google initially introduced the three-day office policy over a year ago, after two years of remote work due to pandemic restrictions. The transition initially faced logistical challenges as a large number of employees returned to the office.</p>

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<p>“Our hybrid approach is designed to incorporate the best of being together in person with the benefits of working from home for part of the week. Now that we’re more than a year into this way of working, we’re formally integrating this approach into all of our workplace policies,” Lamont said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The spokesperson explained that Google's hybrid approach aims to combine the benefits of in-person interaction with the advantages of remote work. As they have been operating in this manner for over a year, the company is formally integrating this approach into their workplace policies.</p>

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<h2><strong>Incentivising office attendance</strong></h2>

<p>Tech companies have encountered difficulties in ensuring compliance with their return-to-office mandates. Consequently, companies like Google are tightening remote work policies to encourage employees to return.</p>

<p>Some companies are employing creative methods to incentivise office attendance. For instance, Salesforce has offered to donate $10 to a local charity for each day an employee works in person between specific dates.</p>

<p>This year, there has been a push to have employees return to the office at least part of the time, with companies like Disney, Meta, and Starbucks announcing plans for in-person work on several days each week.</p>

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While working from home became popular during the pandemic, the era of full-time remote work seems to be ending, with one example being Google. Googlers are being asked to return to the office, or else they might have to face the music in their next appraisal.

While working from home became popular during the pandemic, the era of full-time remote work seems to be ending, with one example being Google. Googlers are being asked to return to the office, or else they might have to face the music in their next appraisal. Google has reportedly implemented stricter policies to encourage employees to work from the office more frequently. According to an internal email, the company stated that office attendance could affect an employee's performance review if they failed to meet the minimum requirement of three days of in-office work. Google is not planning to increase the number of employees working from home full-time, except in exceptional cases. Remote work to be an exception The company spokesperson highlighted that Google's current hybrid work model, with three days in the office and two days remote, has been successful. He emphasised the importance of in-person connections and collaboration, leading Google to limit remote work to exceptional circumstances. Also Read | Iowa: Minor tries to rent hitman to kill child, gets caught on parody site “Our employees have been in our hybrid work model for over a year now—spending three days a week in the office and the other two working from home,” Google spokesperson Ryan Lamont told Fortune in an email, as per media reports. “It’s going well, and we want to see Googlers connecting and collaborating in person, so we’re limiting remote work to exception only.” Google's three-day office policy Google initially introduced the three-day office policy over a year ago, after two years of remote work due to pandemic restrictions. The transition initially faced logistical challenges as a large number of employees returned to the office. Also Read | Deserted dystopia: Chinese city evacuated after cracks appear near high-rises “Our hybrid approach is designed to incorporate the best of being together in person with the benefits of working from home for part of the week. Now that we’re more than a year into this way of working, we’re formally integrating this approach into all of our workplace policies,” Lamont said. The spokesperson explained that Google's hybrid approach aims to combine the benefits of in-person interaction with the advantages of remote work. As they have been operating in this manner for over a year, the company is formally integrating this approach into their workplace policies. Watch | Sunak-Biden Meet: 'Atlantic declaration' seen as a counter to Russia and China × Google did not provide further details on how attendance would be tied to employee performance when requested. Incentivising office attendance Tech companies have encountered difficulties in ensuring compliance with their return-to-office mandates. Consequently, companies like Google are tightening remote work policies to encourage employees to return. Some companies are employing creative methods to incentivise office attendance. For instance, Salesforce has offered to donate $10 to a local charity for each day an employee works in person between specific dates. This year, there has been a push to have employees return to the office at least part of the time, with companies like Disney, Meta, and Starbucks announcing plans for in-person work on several days each week. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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Soon, Google employees will face strict action if they fail to regularly come to the office. The US Tech giant has updated its hybrid work policy under which it will include office attendance as part of the performance review.

Google updates its attendance policy

Indian space industry has received a major Boost from Google The Tech Giant has announced an investment of 36 million dollars in Bengaluru based space startup pixel right this also happens to be the first significant investment in the Indian space sector since the government launched its privatization policy back in April yes pixxel is a satellite image startup founded in 2019.

Google invests $36 million in Indian space startup

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is showing no interest in compromising with meta and Google his decision comes over a liberal bill that would make these Tech Giants pay Canadian Publishers for their content right and in the latest statement in fact Odo is also accused meta and Google of using bullying tactics against this initiative a strong statement coming there the bill known as the online news Act was introduced in April 2022.

Justin Trudeau accuses tech giants of using bullying tactics

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Alphabet's Google and Meta platforms of using "bullying tactics" in response to Canadian efforts to secure financial support for news publishers.

Canada's Justin Trudeau slams Google and Meta of using 'bullying tactics'

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - Tipu Sultan's sword sold for $17.4 million at London auction, AI could kill Google & Amazon, says Bill Gates, rare genetic mutation allows Scottish woman to feel no pain.

Tipu Sultan's sword sold for $17.4mn | AI could kill Google & Amazon: Bill Gates

Microsoft has announced that full-time employees would not get a pay rise this year due to economic climate. But the company will continue bonuses, stock awards and promotions. The company is primarily focused on profitable generative Artificial Intelligence while Google tests ads in generative AI search template.

Microsoft vs Google: Microsoft's focus is completely on AI to bridge gap with Google

<p>European Union industry chief Thierry Breton, on Wednesday, said that Google's parent company Alphabet and the European Commission plan to create an artificial intelligence (AI) pact calling for European and non-European companies ahead of rules to govern the technology.</p>

<p>Breton earlier met Google CEO, Sundar Pichai in Brussels. After the meeting, he released a statement saying, "Sundar and I agreed that we cannot afford to wait until AI regulation actually becomes applicable, and to work together with all AI developers to already develop an AI pact on a voluntary basis ahead of the legal deadline."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He further urged the European Union countries and lawmakers to decide on the details of the Commission's proposed AI rules before the end of the year. Both groups are yet to start negotiations to straighten out their differences.</p>

<p>As the concerns over fast-developing Artificial Intelligence's ability to overturn the way the world functions are rapidly increasing, governments globally are racing to figure out ways to regulate its negative effects without forfeiting the advantages of the innovation.</p>

<p>EU Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager also met Pichai and highlighted the urgent need for the world to act together on finding out measures to rein in the adverse consequences of AI.</p>

<p>"We need the AI Act as soon as possible. But AI technology evolves at extreme speed. So we need voluntary agreement on universal rules for AI now," she said in a tweet.</p>

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<p>She also said that the European Union and the United States plan to step up cooperation on artificial intelligence to establish minimum standards before legislation enters force.</p>

<h2><strong>OpenAI CEO testifies before US Congress, calls regulation of artificial intelligence ‘critical’</strong></h2>

<p>The chief executive of OpenAI, the startup which created ChatGPT, Sam Altman, addressed a panel of United States lawmakers, on Tuesday (May 16), and said that regulation of the “increasingly powerful models” of artificial intelligence is “critical” to mitigate the risks the technology poses. Altman also spoke about how the use of AI to interfere with election integrity is a “significant area of concern”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“OpenAI was founded on the belief that artificial intelligence has the potential to improve nearly every aspect of our lives, but also that it creates serious risks,” said Altman while addressing a Senate judiciary subcommittee hearing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes as many companies across the board from companies large and small have raced to bring increasingly sophisticated models of AI to market, which has raised concerns among critics and industry experts who have warned about how the technology can exacerbate societal harms, including factors like misinformation and prejudice.</p>

<h2><strong>ChatGPT services resume in Italy after OpenAI complies with regulators’ demands</strong></h2>

<p>Popular artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT, which was banned in Italy over data privacy concerns in March, was made available to users again after the company 'addressed, clarified' issues raised by Italy’s data protection authority and complied with the demands of regulators.</p>

<p>"ChatGPT is available again for our users in Italy. We are delighted to welcome them back and remain committed to protecting their personal data," an OpenAI spokesperson said.</p>

<p>OpenAI CEO Sam Altman also tweeted that he is excited about ChatGPT services resuming in Italy.</p>

<p>Italy's data protection agency, Garante, had laid out a list of demands, and guidelines which it said ChatGPT maker OpenAI must meet by the end of April if it wanted its services to resume in the country.</p>

<p>"Only in this case...the authority will suspend the provisional restrictions on the use of the data of Italian users...and ChatGPT will once again become accessible in Italy," it said.</p>

<p>Garante had accused ChatGPT of not showing 'any legal basis that justifies the massive collection and storage of personal data' to 'train' their chatbot.</p>

<p>It also condemned Open AI for failing to check the age of ChatGPT's users who are supposed to be aged either 13 or above.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The company has now said that it will offer a tool to verify users' ages in Italy upon sign-up and will also provide greater visibility of its privacy policy and user content opt-out form.</p>

<p>According to a company spokesperson, OpenAI will now also provide a new form for the European Union users to exercise their right to object to the use of their personal data to train the chatbot.</p>

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European Union industry chief Thierry Breton, on Wednesday, said that Google's parent company Alphabet and the European Commission plan to create an artificial intelligence (AI) pact calling for European and non-European companies ahead of rules to govern the technology.

European Union industry chief Thierry Breton, on Wednesday, said that Google's parent company Alphabet and the European Commission plan to create an artificial intelligence (AI) pact calling for European and non-European companies ahead of rules to govern the technology. Breton earlier met Google CEO, Sundar Pichai in Brussels. After the meeting, he released a statement saying, "Sundar and I agreed that we cannot afford to wait until AI regulation actually becomes applicable, and to work together with all AI developers to already develop an AI pact on a voluntary basis ahead of the legal deadline." He further urged the European Union countries and lawmakers to decide on the details of the Commission's proposed AI rules before the end of the year. Both groups are yet to start negotiations to straighten out their differences. As the concerns over fast-developing Artificial Intelligence's ability to overturn the way the world functions are rapidly increasing, governments globally are racing to figure out ways to regulate its negative effects without forfeiting the advantages of the innovation. EU Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager also met Pichai and highlighted the urgent need for the world to act together on finding out measures to rein in the adverse consequences of AI. "We need the AI Act as soon as possible. But AI technology evolves at extreme speed. So we need voluntary agreement on universal rules for AI now," she said in a tweet. Good meeting w. @sundarpichai. We need the #AIAct as soon as possible. But AI technology evolves at extreme speed. So we need voluntary agreement on universal rules for #AI now. Already discussed at #G7 digital in Takakasi. We will follow up in the #TTC next week. No time to lose — Margrethe Vestager (@vestager) May 24, 2023 × She also said that the European Union and the United States plan to step up cooperation on artificial intelligence to establish minimum standards before legislation enters force. OpenAI CEO testifies before US Congress, calls regulation of artificial intelligence ‘critical’ The chief executive of OpenAI, the startup which created ChatGPT, Sam Altman, addressed a panel of United States lawmakers, on Tuesday (May 16), and said that regulation of the “increasingly powerful models” of artificial intelligence is “critical” to mitigate the risks the technology poses. Altman also spoke about how the use of AI to interfere with election integrity is a “significant area of concern”. “OpenAI was founded on the belief that artificial intelligence has the potential to improve nearly every aspect of our lives, but also that it creates serious risks,” said Altman while addressing a Senate judiciary subcommittee hearing. This comes as many companies across the board from companies large and small have raced to bring increasingly sophisticated models of AI to market, which has raised concerns among critics and industry experts who have warned about how the technology can exacerbate societal harms, including factors like misinformation and prejudice. ChatGPT services resume in Italy after OpenAI complies with regulators’ demands Popular artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT, which was banned in Italy over data privacy concerns in March, was made available to users again after the company 'addressed, clarified' issues raised by Italy’s data protection authority and complied with the demands of regulators. "ChatGPT is available again for our users in Italy. We are delighted to welcome them back and remain committed to protecting their personal data," an OpenAI spokesperson said. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman also tweeted that he is excited about ChatGPT services resuming in Italy. Italy's data protection agency, Garante, had laid out a list of demands, and guidelines which it said ChatGPT maker OpenAI must meet by the end of April if it wanted its services to resume in the country. "Only in this case...the authority will suspend the provisional restrictions on the use of the data of Italian users...and ChatGPT will once again become accessible in Italy," it said. Garante had accused ChatGPT of not showing 'any legal basis that justifies the massive collection and storage of personal data' to 'train' their chatbot. It also condemned Open AI for failing to check the age of ChatGPT's users who are supposed to be aged either 13 or above. The company has now said that it will offer a tool to verify users' ages in Italy upon sign-up and will also provide greater visibility of its privacy policy and user content opt-out form. According to a company spokesperson, OpenAI will now also provide a new form for the European Union users to exercise their right to object to the use of their personal data to train the chatbot. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Google, European Union to develop AI pact ahead of new Artificial Intelligence rules, says EU industry chief

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - Microsoft has announced that full-time employees would not get a pay rise this year due to economic climate. But the company will continue bonuses, stock awards and promotions. The company is primarily focused on profitable generative Artificial Intelligence while Google tests ads in generative AI search template.

Microsoft skips salary increases for full-time employees this year

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe - US returns pre-Hispanic and colonial art to Peru, US dept charges Apple's ex employee with attempting to steal technology, Google to delete inactive accounts, Canada wildfire scorches 95,000 hectares of land in just two days.

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<p>In order to make Google accounts more safe and more secure, the company has announced to delete accounts that are being inactive for more than two years. Google announces new guidelines for accounts on its platform on Tuesday to update its inactivity policy. Any Google account that has not been used for at least 2 years will be deleted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Accounts that have been inactive for an extended period of time are more likely to be compromised. This is because forgotten or unattended accounts often rely on old or re-used passwords that may have been compromised.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Our internal analysis shows abandoned accounts are at least 10x less likely than the active ones to have 2-step verification set up. Meaning, these are often vulnerable, and once compromised, can be used for anything from identity theft to a vector for unwanted or even malicious content, like spam,” Ruth Krichelli, Vice President, Product Management, said in an official blog post.</p>

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<p>Google’s new inactivity policy will start later this year. The company may delete the account and its contents including content within Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Meet, Drive, Calendar), YouTube and Google Photos.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new policy will only be applicable to personal Google accounts, and will not affect accounts for organisations like schools or businesses.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This update aligns our policy with industry standards around retention and account deletion and also limits the amount of time Google retains your unused personal information,” Google’s blog read.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Google says that the new plan will be rolled out carefully and gradually, with plenty of notice. Even though the new policy takes effect today, it will not immediately impact users with inactive accounts. As per Google, the earliest deletion of accounts will begin in December 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Deleting of accounts will take place in a phased manner, starting with accounts that were once created and never used again.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“Before deleting an account, we will send multiple notifications over the months leading up to deletion, to both the account email address and the recovery email (if one has been provided),” Google clarified.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Here’s how you can keep your account active</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>In order to keep your account active, even if you don’t use it daily sign in at least every 2 years. If you have signed into your Google account or any of Google’s services recently, your account is considered active and will not be deleted.</p>

<p>The activity might include these types of actions when you sign in or while you’re signed in to your Google account:</p>

<p>-Reading or sending an email</p>

<p>-Using Google Drive</p>

<p>-Watching a YouTube video</p>

<p>-Downloading an app on the Google Play Store</p>

<p>-Using Google Search</p>

<p>-Using Sign in with Google to sign in to a third-party app or service</p>

<h2><strong>Creating a backup for your account&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>It is always better to have a recovery e-mail at sign-up to recover your account or its content whenever such a situation arises. Google’s Inactive Account Manager allows users to decide what happens to their account and data when it becomes inactive for a period of up to 18 months.&nbsp;</p>

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In order to make Google accounts more safe and more secure, the company has announced to delete accounts that are being inactive for more than two years. Google announces new guidelines for accounts on its platform on Tuesday to update its inactivity policy.

In order to make Google accounts more safe and more secure, the company has announced to delete accounts that are being inactive for more than two years. Google announces new guidelines for accounts on its platform on Tuesday to update its inactivity policy. Any Google account that has not been used for at least 2 years will be deleted. Accounts that have been inactive for an extended period of time are more likely to be compromised. This is because forgotten or unattended accounts often rely on old or re-used passwords that may have been compromised. “Our internal analysis shows abandoned accounts are at least 10x less likely than the active ones to have 2-step verification set up. Meaning, these are often vulnerable, and once compromised, can be used for anything from identity theft to a vector for unwanted or even malicious content, like spam,” Ruth Krichelli, Vice President, Product Management, said in an official blog post. Also Read | You've heard music but have you heard 'space music'? NASA images are thrown in too Google’s new inactivity policy will start later this year. The company may delete the account and its contents including content within Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Meet, Drive, Calendar), YouTube and Google Photos. The new policy will only be applicable to personal Google accounts, and will not affect accounts for organisations like schools or businesses. “This update aligns our policy with industry standards around retention and account deletion and also limits the amount of time Google retains your unused personal information,” Google’s blog read. Google says that the new plan will be rolled out carefully and gradually, with plenty of notice. Even though the new policy takes effect today, it will not immediately impact users with inactive accounts. As per Google, the earliest deletion of accounts will begin in December 2023. Deleting of accounts will take place in a phased manner, starting with accounts that were once created and never used again. Also Read | Kids using smartphones may face some serious mental health issues as adults, reveals study “Before deleting an account, we will send multiple notifications over the months leading up to deletion, to both the account email address and the recovery email (if one has been provided),” Google clarified. Here’s how you can keep your account active In order to keep your account active, even if you don’t use it daily sign in at least every 2 years. If you have signed into your Google account or any of Google’s services recently, your account is considered active and will not be deleted. The activity might include these types of actions when you sign in or while you’re signed in to your Google account: -Reading or sending an email -Using Google Drive -Watching a YouTube video -Downloading an app on the Google Play Store -Using Google Search -Using Sign in with Google to sign in to a third-party app or service Creating a backup for your account It is always better to have a recovery e-mail at sign-up to recover your account or its content whenever such a situation arises. Google’s Inactive Account Manager allows users to decide what happens to their account and data when it becomes inactive for a period of up to 18 months. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Google to delete inactive accounts, including content of Google Drive and YouTube- Should you worry?

Google has ambitious plans to gain a strong foothold in the foldable phone space. Why do we say that? Because Google has introduced its first foldable phone. But can it take on its competitors? Let's find out.

Google releases 'the world's thinnest foldable phone'

Artificial Intelligence has taken the world by storm. People around the world are using chatbots like chatbots to automate tasks and increase their productivity. Tech companies continue to launch their iterations of AI-powered chatbots. Microsoft may be leading the AI race, but Google is now all set to give it a tough fight. Here's more.

When can you access Google's new search engine?

In some good news for tech giant Microsoft, the European Union anti-trust regulator is likely to okay its deal to buy gaming company Activision by May 15.

Microsoft-Activision set to get EU green signal

Google is finally giving Samsung some competition in the folding phone space with the Pixel Fold, a device that transforms between a standard smartphone and a small tablet by folding in half.

The Pixel Fold is Google's $1800 entry into folding phones

Tech giant Google will now have more AI powered features in its core search product. Google has now plans to make its AI powered chatbot widely available. According to the company, the Bard Chatbot will be available in 180 countries, including India. For details, watch the video.

Bard : Google's AI powered chatbot coming to 180 countries

According to media sources, the computer behemoth Google is preparing to make its search engine more visual, snackable, personal, and human. There is a fierce competition for AI dominance, and the stakes have never been higher.

Reports: Google aims to make search 'snackable'

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