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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
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.
Google chrome גוגל כרום

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
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
מימין: מנכ"ל מיקרוסופט סאטיה נדאלה, מנכ"ל גוגל סונדאר פיצ'אי ואדי קיו, סגן נשיא בכיר לשירותים של אפל

Google and Microsoft CEOs come out in support of Israel

11.10.23|CTech
“Heartbroken by the horrific terrorist attacks on Israel and the escalating conflict,” wrote Microsoft’s Satya Nadella. “Google has 2 offices and over 2,000 employees in Israel. It’s unimaginable what they’re experiencing,” wrote Google’s Sundar Pichai