Openreach Partners with Google AI to Accelerate Fibre Rollout and Reduce Emissions
Openreach is leveraging Google AI technology to enhance the speed of its fibre rollout initiatives and simultaneously work towards reducing carbon emissions.
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Openreach is leveraging Google AI technology to enhance the speed of its fibre rollout initiatives and simultaneously work towards reducing carbon emissions.

TDP State president Palla Srinivasa Rao has criticized the YSRCP government for allegedly obstructing development in Andhra Pradesh by filing legal cases, citing a PIL against a Google AI Hub and Data Center.
"We begin 2026 from a position of strength, clarity and confidence," says Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada. "We now move into the execution phase of our strategy."
Meta Platforms has signed a multi-billion dollar deal to rent artificial intelligence chips from Google to develop new AI models, The Information reported
Klaviyo's stock has risen following a new partnership with Google aimed at developing 'autonomous customer experiences,' boosting investor confidence.

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The CEO of DeepMind issued a warning about the potential risks of artificial intelligence and urged for global cooperation on AI regulation during a summit in India.

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A former Google AI researcher has established an AI robotics startup in Tokyo, which is currently in discussions with major Japanese companies like Toyota, Sony, Honda, Nissan, and Mitsui Chemicals to integrate AI into manufacturing processes.

A new initiative between the Greek Ministry of Interior and Google aims to boost practical AI and digital work skills within the public sector starting in 2026.
India joined a U.S.-led initiative to strengthen technology cooperation among strategic allies in a move Friday that underscores the nations’ warming ties after a brief strain over New Delhi’s unabated purchase of discounted Russian oil
DeepMind's CEO, Demis Hassabis, has identified three key areas where Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) systems currently fall short of real human intelligence.
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis forecasts that artificial intelligence will primarily revolutionize human health and accelerate drug discovery, rather than solely focusing on job displacement.
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New data indicates that Google AI Overviews are 44% more likely to generate negative commentary about brands compared to ChatGPT, raising concerns about brand perception.
A professor highlights Google's AI functions as a 'game-changer' in election campaigns, offering endless possibilities for information but raising concerns among experts about errors and opaque algorithms.
Google has reportedly signed a multibillion-dollar deal to supply Meta with AI chips, as reported by The Information.

Antonio Casilli, Professor of Sociology, and Srinivas Kodali, Researcher, are our guests.

The mental health charity Mind is launching an inquiry into the risks of AI on mental health, following a Guardian investigation that exposed 'very dangerous' advice provided by Google AI Overviews.

A prominent Angolan journalist had his phone compromised by Predator spyware after clicking a malicious link in a WhatsApp message, allegedly from students.