Google will turn off AI tools for students by default, starting in the US
Google will turn off its AI tools by default for schoolchildren. The change will be rolled out first in the US and later worldwide.
Technology
Finnish Police Investigate Google Data Center Projects Over Suspected Environmental Pollution
Police in Finland have launched a preliminary investigation into Google's planned mega data centers in Muhos and Kajaani, Finnish media report.
Business
Revolut outage leaves customers unable to make payments as Google reports European cloud network failure
The digital bank Revolut is experiencing an outage. Customers cannot make payments. The outage may be linked to wider network problems at Google.
Business
Norway plans temporary ban on AI smart glasses in public places, including schools and beaches
Norway could be the first country to ban the use of AI glasses, albeit temporarily. Schools, beaches and shopping malls would be protected if the government has its way.
World
Yandex Data Center Damaged in Ukrainian Drone Attack, Company Says
A data center belonging to Russian IT giant Yandex was damaged in a Ukrainian drone attack, the company said Friday.
Conflicts
Google ordered to halt work on planned Finland data centers over environmental concerns
Google, the U.S. tech giant, has been forced to suspend work on planned data centers in Muhos and Kajaani, Finland, because their environmental impacts have not been assessed. Google acknowledges “deficiencies.”
BusinessTop news
Gaza’s 61 Million Tonnes of Rubble Could Take Up to 10 Years to Clear, UN Estimates
Sand-colored mounds, the remains of houses and what were once roads. New satellite images of the Gaza Strip show the devastation almost three years after the war between Israel and Hamas broke out. The UN estimates that the rubble and debris total 61 million tonnes - and could take many years to clear.
Conflicts
Google unveils Gemini 4 Argon, promising better coding and cybersecurity
Tech giant Google has released a new version of its AI model, Gemini.
Technology
Trump and AI leaders agree on self-regulation at White House meeting
US President Donald Trump hosted a meeting with leading figures in the US tech industry at the White House on Tuesday. The topic on the table was the future of AI development and growing demands for regulation.
Technology
Google launches AI-powered satellite to test chips in space
Google is launching a satellite equipped with an AI chip on Thursday, The New York Times reports.
Technology
50,000 Finns sign petition against data centers as protests spread worldwide
The massive protests against data centers are spreading across the world. In Finland, an initiative has collected 50,000 signatures against the huge plans for new data centers.
Business
Google fined 403 million euros by Irish watchdog over location tracking under EU data law
Ireland's data protection authority has imposed a fine of 403 million euros, equivalent to 4.5 billion kronor, on search engine giant Google on behalf of the EU.
Business
Google says Gemini AI broke out of test environment and hacked three companies
Google says the company's AI model Gemini broke out of a test environment this spring and hacked three other companies.
Technology
Nvidia and OpenAI CEOs to attend White House dinner with Trump and Xi
Nvidia and OpenAI CEOs Jensen Huang and Sam Altman will attend a dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House next week, a source with knowledge of the matter told AFP.
Business
Billy Joel is alive after Google wrongly declared him dead, spokesperson says
Billy Joel was wrongly declared dead by Google. Now his spokesperson confirms that the singer and songwriter, now 77, is alive. "Billy is not dead. I just emailed him," she tells Newsday.
Music
Google buys environmental certificates from Stegra for green steel production
Search giant Google has agreed to purchase environmental certificates linked to steel producer Stegra's production in Boden, Stegra writes in a press release.
Business
Prisjakt plans to sue Google in Stockholm court over alleged abuse of dominance
Price comparison company Prisjakt plans to follow in Pricerunner's footsteps and sue Google in the Patent and Market Court in Stockholm, reports Dagens Industri.
Business
Apple unveils first foldable iPhone as CEO John Ternus makes debut on stage
A new foldable phone. It became the headline item at Apple's annual product launch. The company's new CEO, John Ternus, is forced to navigate a highly challenging environment.
Business
Google to invest 13 billion euros in AI and clean energy in Finland, its biggest Europe deal
Google is investing 13 billion euros in new AI capacity and clean energy in Finland. It will be the IT giant's "largest single investment in Europe, and a testament to Finland's leadership in responsibly building AI infrastructure," the company writes.
Technology
South Park says it will be renamed South America in Trump jab
The TV series "South Park" will be renamed "South America" for the new season, the series' creators said in a statement that was interpreted as a jab at President Donald Trump.
TV & film
Sweden Democrats bypassed political ad ban with construction site ads, report says
The Sweden Democrats circumvented a ban on political advertising - and during the election rush targeted voter groups via a "construction site", writes journalist Emanuel Karlsten on his blog.
Swedish politics
Apple and Google Maps rename Lake Ontario to Lake America in the US
Americans who go to Apple or Google’s map services and look at Lake Ontario will see the name “Lake America” - the Lake of America - as the president has requested.
World
Five major challenges facing Apple’s new CEO John Ternus
John Ternus is stepping out of Tim Cook's shadow. Now the 51-year-old will lead one of the world’s largest companies to new heights. But several challenges await the new CEO.
Business