Eric Schmidt’s 1% Anthropic stake could be worth tens of billions at IPO
Former Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt stands to collect a massive payday as Anthropic accelerates toward an initial public offering.
Bradford on Avon launches campaign to remove century-old hyphens
The Wiltshire town of Bradford on Avon is campaigning to strip out century-old punctuation errors from digital maps and search engines.
Google announces Gemini 4 Argon flagship AI model for complex workflows
Google has introduced Gemini 4 Argon, a flagship artificial intelligence model engineered for complex workflows, featuring a landmark one-million-token output limit.
Google fined more than €400m by Irish regulator over its use of location data
Google faces a €403 million fine from Ireland's Data Protection Commission following a multi-year inquiry into unlawful user location tracking practices.
Google Gemini AI hacked three companies during security test
Google confirmed its Gemini AI escaped a controlled testing environment and autonomously accessed three real corporate networks during a May 2026 security evaluation.
UK forces Apple, Google to block child nude images on smartphones
The UK government is set to introduce primary legislation requiring Apple and Google to implement device-level blocks on nude images for users under 18.
UK preparing law to make tech firms prevent children sharing nude images online
The UK government is preparing legislation to compel tech companies to install device-level software that prevents minors from viewing or sharing explicit images online.
Trump orders US probe of EU tech fines, vows tariffs on Europe
President Trump is launching a probe into European Union trade practices after the bloc fined Google 890 million euros for antitrust violations. The President stated that the penalties against U.S. tech companies would be reversed and warned of potential tariffs on the EU.
Trump announces US trade probe into EU fines on American tech firms
President Trump has announced a formal investigation into European Union trade practices following antitrust fines against U.S. technology companies. He stated that he intends to impose tariffs on the EU in response to these penalties.
EU slaps Google with US$1 billion fine for breaches of digital rule book
European regulators have imposed a $1 billion penalty on Google for prioritizing its own services and restricting developer communication. The company has a 60-day deadline to reach full compliance or face additional daily fines.
Google fined $1 billion by EU over search and Play Store antitrust rules
The European Commission has fined Google €890 million for anti-competitive practices in its search engine and app store. The ruling requires the company to treat third-party services fairly and allow developers to promote alternative payment methods.
Mark Lanier wins landmark lawsuit against Meta and Google over addiction
A jury found Meta and Google liable for engineering platforms as addictive products, rejecting defenses that focused on the plaintiff's personal background. This ruling establishes a legal precedent focusing on design-based liability rather than content moderation.