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Inside Google’s decision to invest in Israeli startups after October 7

06.03.24|James Spiro
Google’s Hanit Marinov and MagniLearn’s Lana Tockus-Rappoport joined CTech at Calcalist’s Mind The Tech NY to discuss Google’s new fund to help Israeli startups
משרדי גוגל תל אביב

How Google is bypassing EU attempt to curb its search monopoly

26.02.24|Omer Kabir
The European Union's Digital Markets Act, which will go into effect on March 7, aims to reduce the power of the technology giants; Google chose to leverage the changes in the law to increase its dominance in the search field
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Reddit inks $60 million AI content licensing deal with Google ahead of IPO

22.02.24|Reuters
The deal underscores how Reddit, which is preparing for a high-profile stock market launch, is seeking to generate new revenue amid fierce competition for advertising dollars from the likes of TikTok and Meta Platform's Facebook
שבוע הסטארטאפים של גוגל יום 4 פאנל נועה אלפנט, יואב שוהם, מאיר לוין, פרופ' גל צ'צ'יק

Nvidia Sr. Director of AI Research: "Israel must invest more in AI to reclaim a leadership position in this field"

15.02.24|Hagay Gilboa
Prof. Gal Chechik was speaking on a panel with Prof. Yoav Shoham, founder and co-CEO of AI21, Noa Elefant Loffler, Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy at Google, and Deputy Attorney General Meir Levin
משרד ריק הייטק עובדים נעלמים גוסטינג

Profits are at record highs, so why are tech companies laying off so many workers?

12.02.24|Omer Kabir
The technology giant Cisco is set to announce a restructuring move that will include layoffs of thousands of employees. And it is not the only one. Since the beginning of the year, 141 technology companies have laid off 34,300 employees, despite most of them displaying excellent financial results. So why are workers still being fired, even when all the data indicates that it's time to go back to hiring?
מימין סונדאר פיצ'אי סאטיה נאדלה

Big Tech continues to soar as GenAI convinces Wall Street to reject overpricing predictions

05.02.24|Sophie Shulman
Around 80% of the S&P 500 who have reported their earnings for Q4 of 2023 have exceeded expectations. Notably, reports from major companies such as Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon, which make up a significant portion of the index's growth, indicate a profound impact from the use of Generative AI
לוגו גוגל מטא פייסבוק

Tech giants cash in on soaring conspiracy theory craze

31.01.24|Viki Auslender
As the war in Gaza continues, conspiracy theories are gaining wide circulation on the web, and the various parties are creating a digital space of mutual destruction. Companies like Google and X profit from the increased activity, benefitting from advertising revenue and extracting massive data from users
בינה מלאכותית גוגל מיקרוסופט

Alphabet, Microsoft earnings shake AI companies, erase $190 billion

31.01.24|Reuters
The selloff following the tech giants' reports after the bell underscored investors' elevated expectations following an AI-fueled stock market rally in recent months that propelled their shares to record highs with the promise of incorporating the technology across the corporate landscape
גוגל ו יוניטי סופטוור

Tech titans start 2024 with mass layoffs, but is the worst yet to come?

25.01.24|Meir Orbach
Layoffs signal broader industry challenges, prompting fears of further job losses
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Google announces $4 million support fund for Israeli AI startups amid war

24.01.24|James Spiro
The company has provided Israel with a total of $8 million in relief since the October 7 attacks. The fund aims to help maximize the success of roughly 20 Israeli startups in need of immediate funding.
פיטורים בחברת גוגל

Unhappy new year: 2024 opens with wave of layoffs in tech, and AI could be making it worse

11.01.24|Omer Kabir
The layoffs of hundreds of employees at Google this week came on the back of the cuts at other companies to start the year, including Amazon, Xerox and Duolingo. Although this is a relatively small wave, it is enough to raise concerns that high-tech will not return to accelerated growth any time soon
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Bite-sized ads: Google's cookie farewell makes advertisers nibble on alternatives

08.01.24|Omer Kabir
The company started a pilot to block third-party cookies, which allow any party to create a profile of the user and personalize advertisements. At the same time, it’s tightening its grip on the market with Privacy Sandbox, a profile under its full control
מימין מארק צוקרברג ו טים קוק

2024 antitrust watch: 4 cases that could redefine tech industry giants

04.01.24|Omer Kabir
An overview of pivotal legal battles against Apple, Google, Meta, and the potential fallout that could reshape the tech landscape
אפליקציית ניווט ווייז גוגל Waze

Waze resumes real-time traffic updates in Israel despite war

24.12.23|Omer Kabir
The navigation app has restored live traffic information in coordination with the IDF's Home Front Command. Google Maps has also partially restored its traffic display, while Apple’s service remains disabled
עידן טנדלר סגן נשיא בכיר פאלו אלטו

High-tech giants, VC funds partnering in $4 million Sderot venture

20.12.23|Sophie Shulman
The main idea, born following the attack of October 7, is to bring to the Western Negev a physical presence of high-tech companies
מטה גוגל

Google in talks to invest ‘hundreds of millions’ into AI startup Character.AI

12.11.23|Reuters
Character.AI's chatbots, with various roles and tones to choose from, have appealed to users ages 18 to 24, who contributed about 60% of its website traffic.
סלולארי אפליקציה ווייז וויז waze

New Waze Feature Provides Early Warning for Accident-Prone Roads

08.11.23|Omer Kabir
Google's navigation app has launched a feature that will show drivers alerts when they drive on “red” roads. The feature, which relies on driver reports and AI capabilities, is an encouraging sign that Google hasn't completely abandoned its investment in Waze
טלגרם

Telegram blocks Hamas channels on Android following Google pressure

24.10.23|Omer Kabir
After Google warned the instant messaging service against providing a platform to the channels of the murderous terrorist organization from Gaza, Pavel Durov's instant messaging application blocked several of them, including the official channel of the organization's military arm. The channels are still available on the iPhone and computer versions of Telegram
אפליקציית ניווט ווייז גוגל Waze

Waze and Google maps disable real-time traffic reports in Israel due to Gaza war

23.10.23|Viki Auslender
This is not the first time Google has taken such action. In the early stages of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Google disabled its real-time mapping services to prevent the tracking of military movements and civilians seeking shelter
סונדאר פיצ'אי מנכ"ל גוגל

Google pledges $8 million in grants to nonprofits “providing relief to civilians affected in Israel and Gaza”

19.10.23|Omer Kabir
“Our Jewish Googlers around the world are reeling from these attacks — which bring painful reminders of the worst moments in history — and are experiencing a rise in antisemitic incidents that call for increased security at synagogues and schools,” wrote Google CEO Sundar Pichai
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