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600 Google staff urge CEO to reject classified military AI contract

April 27, 2026 admin

More than 20 directors, senior directors and vice presidents were among the signatories, the statement said. | Photo Credit: Reuters More than 600 Google employees demanded on Monday (April 27, 2026) that the company reject a proposed Pentagon deal that would allow its artificial intelligence technology to be deployed in classified military operations, a statement…

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Google commits $40 billion to expansion in Texas, its largest U.S. state investment

November 16, 2025 admin

Google commits billion to expansion in Texas, its largest U.S. state investment

Experts say Google’s expansion reinforces Texas’ position as a business-friendly state with abundant energy and a skilled workforce. | Photo Credit: Reuters Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai announced a $40 billion expansion in Texas, marking the company’s largest-ever investment in a single U.S. state. Governor Greg Abbott joined the announcement on Thursday in Midlothian, highlighting…

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Reliance AGM: India is home for world’s most dynamic businesses, says Sundar Pichai

August 29, 2025 admin

Image used for illustration purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Joining the Reliance Industries AGM on Friday (August 29, 2025) virtually, Google’s Sundar Pichai said “India has always been a special place to Google. It is home to some of the world’s most dynamic businesses, a thriving start-up ecosystem, and incredible amounts of creativity and…

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Sundar Pichai On Meeting PM In Paris

February 11, 2025 admin

Paris: Google CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted the “incredible opportunities” that artificial intelligence (AI) will bring to India, following his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris. The Alphabet CEO also noted the potential for close collaboration between “we” (Google) and India to advance the country’s digital…

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Here’s What You Can Expect From Google In 2025: 10 Points

January 9, 2025 admin

In the mail, Sundar Pichai said the company launched its latest AI model Gemini 2.0 late last year as well as its quantum computing chip Willow, ending 2024 on a high. There was also innovation, he said, across Search, YouTube and more. “As we start the year, I have been reviewing demos for the products…

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How Google Is Helping “Thousands Of Googlers” Hit By California Wildfires

January 9, 2025 admin

Google CEO Sundar Pichai emphasised the significance of being “one team” as “thousands of Googlers” were dealing with devastating wildfires across Southern California. In an email to employees, Mr Pichai mentioned a Google campaign to help in the wildfire relief efforts. The worst wildfires in the history of Los Angeles raged across the city and…

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What Is ‘Googleyness’, How It Led To Layoffs At The Tech Giant

December 22, 2024 admin

Google has laid off 10 per cent of its managerial staff as part of an ongoing effort to improve efficiency and redefine its corporate culture, particularly the concept of ‘Googleyness’. CEO Sundar Pichai revealed the decision during a company-wide meeting on Wednesday, explaining that the cuts would affect roles at the manager, director, and vice…

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai Dials Donald Trump, Elon Musk Joins The Call

November 21, 2024 admin

New Delhi: Elon Musk has been a near-constant presence on the side of US President-elect Donald Trump. It was proven again when Google CEO Sundar Pichai dialed Trump and Musk joined the call, reported The Information. Mr Pichai called Trump to congratulate him on his victory over Kamala Harris in the recently concluded US Presidential…

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Sundar Pichai To Nikki Haley, How Indian-Americans Reacted To Trump 2.0

November 6, 2024 admin

Washington: Eminent Indian Americans on Wednesday welcomed the re-election of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States and assured to work with him on several issues, including that of the US-India relationship. “Congratulations to President Donald Trump on his decisive victory. We are in a golden age of American innovation and are…

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Sundar Pichai On Why Google Invests So Heavily On Free Meals To Employees

October 22, 2024 admin

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has revealed why the company invests so heavily in its famous free meal policy. Contrary to popular belief, Mr Pichai explained these meals were not just perks, adding they served a deeper purpose. “I can recall several times, when I was working at Google early on, being in cafes, meeting someone…

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