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Google’s ‘Ask for Me’ uses AI to call local businesses for you

Google is trying out a new tool that lets AI call businesses to ask questions for you. The feature, called Ask for Me, collects information about the pricing and availability of a service, but it’s only available for nail salons and auto shops for now.

Android Authority · 2h

Google's latest experiment calls local businesses to check prices and book services for you

Google has introduced "Ask for Me," a new experimental feature in Search Labs that automates calls to local businesses.

TechCrunch · 7m

Google’s ‘Ask for Me’ feature calls businesses on your behalf to inquire about services, pricing

Google is testing a new "Ask for Me" feature that uses AI to call local businesses on your behalf, for information about availability and pricing. The

9to5google · 3h

Google Search’s new ‘Ask for me’ calls local businesses for availability, pricing

Listen in early January, Google is launching a new Search Lab called “Ask for me.” Google will use “AI to call

Google Gemini AI Successfully Defends Against Hackers

AOL · 40m

Google’s Gemini is helping hackers work faster but hasn’t unlocked new attacks—yet

Google's own cybersecurity teams found evidence of nation-state hackers using Gemini to help with some aspects of cyberattacks.

Forbes · 1d

Hacking Bots Deployed By Google As Gemini AI Attacks Continue

Google has confirmed it is deploying red team hacking bots to protect from ongoing Gemini AI prompt attacks—here’s what you need to know.

Hosted on MSN · 1d

Google: Hackers Tried (and Failed) to Use Gemini AI to Breach Accounts

Hacking units from Iran abused Gemini the most, but North Korean and Chinese groups also tried their luck. None made any 'breakthroughs' and mostly used Gemini for mundane tasks.

Google offers 'voluntary exit'

The Verge on MSN · 2h

Google offers ‘voluntary exit’ to all US platforms and devices employees

Google started off 2024 with some layoffs. It hasn’t taken similar steps (yet) in 2025, but employees are fearing the worst. And if the Platforms and Devices team is

TechCrunch on MSN · 1h

Google issues ‘voluntary exit’ program for Android, Chrome, and Pixel employees

Google SVP Rick Osterloh issued an internal memo to the Pixel/Android/Chrome team Thursday, announcing a “voluntary exit program.” TechCrunch has confirmed the letter’s existence with the company, after it was first reported by 9 to 5 Google.

Android Authority · 1h

Google’s Pixel and Android employees in the US are being asked to step aside voluntarily

Google is offering a voluntary exit program to its US-based employees working on Pixel, Android, Chrome, ChromeOS, Fitbit, Nest, and more.

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Android Authority · 1d

Google leaned heavily on AI to stop malicious apps on the Play Store last year

AI became a hot topic. Its influence even bled into the Google Play security division, which used AI in 92% of app security reviews.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

DeepSeek App Unavailable in Apple and Google App Stores in Italy

The Chinese artifical intelligence application DeepSeek was not available on Wednesday in Apple and Google app stores in Italy. A notice to customers on iPhone's App Store said the app was "currently not available in the country or area you are in.

Hosted on MSN · 2h

Italy's privacy watchdog blocks Chinese AI app DeepSeek

Italy's data protection authority said on Thursday it had blocked Chinese artificial intelligence model DeepSeek over a lack of information on its use of personal data. The authority, known as Garante,

Google’s “Ask for Me” will have an AI schedule your next oil change

Google released a new experimental AI agent that can set up nail salon and automotive shop appointments nearly automatically.

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The Weird, Yet Useful Trick That Seems To Turn Off Google AI Search Results

AI overviews are on by default when searching on Google, however, this ingenious but potentially vulgar method of Googling ...

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Google tests AI-generated backgrounds for Shopping Ads

Google's AII system will generate backgrounds for product images while maintaining the original product appearance. Advertisers can opt out.

Google's new AI tool is changing the way teams work and organize research

Google's AI-powered NotebookLM is a free, experimental AI notebook designed to be part note-taker, part collaborator, part ...

Gmail Security Warning For 2.5 Billion Users — AI Hack Confirmed

Described by one victim as the most sophisticated attack ever seen, all Gmail users are warned to take this hacking threat ...

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How marketing leaders are adjusting Google, AI search strategies

YouTube is a top search alternative and success is shifting from from rankings to appearing in search snippets and answers, a ...

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AI adoption in higher education: Bridging the STEM and non-STEM divide

A Virginia Tech study found that while generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, and ...

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I Tried to Turn Off the AI on My Pixel 9. It Wasn't Easy

The eighth and ninth generations, and especially the Pixel 9 family, have leaned hard into AI, to the point that it's ...

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Google Gemini AI Successfully Defends Against Hackers

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