Google's VP, Peter Fitzgerald, announced that new Motorola devices will feature artificial intelligence apps from Perplexity AI Inc., Microsoft Corp., and Google itself, as part of a settlement in the DOJ's antitrust case against the search giant. Samsung Electronics Co. is also exploring similar partnerships with multiple AI companies for its phones.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/google-vp-says-motorola-phones-to-add-perplexity-microsoft-aiAlphabet Inc. has agreed to pay Samsung Electronics Co. an "enormous sum of money" every month for preinstalling its generative AI app, Gemini, on Samsung phones and devices, despite previous violations of US antitrust law. The practice was found illegal twice by the Justice Department, but payments resumed in January according to Peter Fitzgerald, Google's vice president of platforms and device partnerships.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/antitrust/google-paid-samsung-enormous-sums-for-gemini-ai-app-installsUS District Judge Amit Mehta found Google's monopoly on online search was protected through exclusive agreements with Samsung Electronics and others to install its search engine as default on new devices. However, Google recently relaxed these deals, allowing rival search offerings on devices from Samsung, Motorola, AT&T, and Verizon. The Department of Justice (DOJ) seeks a broader remedy, including banning lucrative payments for installation, which Google executive Peter Fitzgerald testified were not prohibited by the agreements. OpenAI's ChatGPT head of product Nick Turley is set to testify about how exclusive agreements hinder AI distribution, contradicting Google's claims that the case is not about AI and faces robust competition from Meta Platforms.
https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2025/04/22/google-contemplated-exclusive-gemini-ai-deals-with-android-makersGoogle DeepMind CEO Aravind Srinivas has stated that AI could potentially cure all diseases in a decade, according to Perplexity's Aravind Srinivas. This prediction is based on the rapid advancements being made in artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. Google DeepMind, a leading AI research organization, has been working on developing AI systems that can analyze vast amounts of data and identify patterns, which could lead to breakthroughs in disease diagnosis and treatment.
https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/ai-could-cure-all-disease-in-a-decade-says-google-deepmind-ceo-perplexity-s-aravind-srinivas-agrees-11745285669206.htmlHiddenLayer has released AISec Platform 2.0, a significant upgrade to its security platform for AI models and assets, ahead of the RSAC Conference 2025. The new version introduces Model Genealogy, AIBOM, and enriched runtime telemetry to accelerate secure AI adoption. This update provides security practitioners with deeper insights, faster response times, and greater control over their AI environments, addressing a critical need in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hiddenlayer-unveils-aisec-platform-2-0-to-deliver-unmatched-context-visibility-and-observability-for-enterprise-ai-security-302434498.htmlHuawei plans to start mass shipping its advanced 910C AI chip to Chinese customers as early as next month, with some shipments already made. This comes at a timely opportunity for Chinese AI companies that have been seeking domestic alternatives to Nvidia's H20 chip, which was previously allowed to be sold freely in the Chinese market.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/23/business/foreign-business/huawei-readies-new-ai-chip-for-shipment/2096468Huawei is set to roll out its new AI chip, the Ascend 920, in the second half of this year as a potential alternative to Nvidia's H20 chips, which are banned from sale to China due to US export restrictions. The move aims to accelerate China's push for self-reliance in the chip supply chain. Huawei's Ascend 910C graphics processing unit (GPU) is expected to enter mass production next month, according to reports.
https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3307480/huawei-roll-out-ai-chips-second-half-potential-alternative-nvidia-h20-report?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionHuspy, the UAE's largest mortgage provider, has introduced AI-powered products that are revolutionizing the home financing process in Dubai. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Huspy aims to increase speed, precision, and customer satisfaction across the entire property transaction journey.
https://www.emirates247.com/technology/huspy-launches-the-gcc-s-first-ai-powered-mortgage-chatbot-to-transform-home-financing-2025-04-22-1.738826Instagram's Edits app is getting new features, including an Inspiration tab with trending audio Reels and an Ideas tab to track pending creations. The app will utilize artificial intelligence, featuring tools like Cutouts for precise object isolation and Animate, which can turn static images into engaging videos. Instagram aims to provide the best creative tools for creators across various platforms, with additional features to be announced later.
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