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Google seeks to ease search agreements to avert tougher antitrust penalties

Under the proposed plan, these partnerships would become non-exclusive, granting device manufacturers and browser developers the option to switch default search engines each year.

In response to a recent US court ruling declaring its search practices illegal, Google suggests measures to avoid drastic remedies like divesting its Chrome browser.

Japan’s antitrust regulator poised to conclude Google violated law in search case

According to the lawsuit, these actions have resulted in unfair competition, damaging Ceneo’s business and undermining its ability to compete effectively in the market.

Watchdog to issue cease-and-desist order over smartphone contracts restricting web search competition.

Elon Musk’s X raises subscription rates in India

Under the new structure, the Premium+ plan—which offers an ad-free experience, priority support, and enhanced algorithmic visibility—has increased to Rs 1,750 per month on the web, up from the previous Rs 1,300.

New subscription rates took effect on December 21, 2024, while existing subscribers will be facing changes after January 20, 2025.

Storyboard18’s Global Pioneers Summit: Prasoon Joshi to unpack India’s brand of creativity in its techade

An ardent advocate for creative excellence, Prasoon's contributions have won numerous accolades, including Cannes Lions.

A can’t-miss forum for forward-thinking leaders, the Global Pioneers Summit in March 2025 brings together top innovators and decision-makers to share disruptive ideas and cultivate meaningful partnerships. Join luminaries such as Prasoon Joshi to elucidate strategies for harnessing transformative creativity with impactful storytelling.

Ranjita Ghosh to be Wipro’s global CMO

With nearly two decades of multifaceted experience in the global technology services sector, Ranjita Ghosh has held numerous leadership positions in Sales, Business Development, Growth Marketing, Buyer Experience, and Ecosystem Partnerships.

Effective February 1, 2025, Ranjita Ghosh will spearhead Wipro’s worldwide marketing operations, shaping its brand and driving global growth.

Donald Trump appoints Indian-American entrepreneur as senior policy advisor for AI

Sriram Krishnan's career path took him to Facebook in 2013, where he led the company's product and business divisions. A brief tenure at Snapchat in 2016 preceded his move to Twitter (now X) in 2017, where he led several core consumer product teams. (Image source: LinkedIn)

Former Microsoft employee and close ally of Elon Musk, Sriram Krishnan will help shape US AI policy under Trump’s leadership.

OpenAI’s ChatGPT penalized in Italy for data privacy breaches

The findings have sparked further conversation around the psychological effects of AI chatbots, particularly those designed with an emphasis on virtual companionship.

The watchdog’s inquiry, launched last year, also found that OpenAI had not put in place a sufficient age-verification method to protect users under 13 from AI-generated content deemed inappropriate.

Google reduces manager and VP roles by 10% in its efficiency push, CEO Sundar Pichai reveals in an internal meeting

To stay competitive, Google has aggressively integrated generative AI technologies into its offerings. Notably, the company has launched new AI features, such as a video generator, and unveiled the Gemini model, which includes a "reasoning" feature that showcases the AI’s decision-making process.

In September 2022, Pichai outlined a target for Google to improve efficiency by 20 percent. As part of this broader strategy, the company cut 12,000 jobs the following year to further streamline operations.