A Mumbai court has issued a contempt notice to Google's CEO, Sundar Pichai, after the company failed to comply with a Bombay High Court order to remove a defamatory video targeting a spiritual leader. The video, titled "Pakhandi Baba ki Kartut," allegedly damaged the reputation of both the Dhyan Foundation and Yogi Ashwini. Despite the earlier court order, the video remains accessible outside of India, leading to concerns of delay tactics by Google. The court has rejected Google's claim of immunity under the IT Act and the matter is scheduled to be heard again in January.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has been issued a contempt notice by a Mumbai court for failing to comply with a court directive to remove a defamatory video targeting the Dhyan Foundation and its founder Yogi Ashwini. The court highlighted YouTube's non-compliance and the continued accessibility of the video, while the NGO accuses Google of intentional inaction and delay tactics, causing harm to Yogi Ashwini's character and the organization's reputation.
Reflecting on his last interaction with Ratan Tata, CEO Sundar Pichai of Google praised the visionary leader's contributions to both the business world and Indian society. Tata's legacy extends beyond his leadership of the Tata Group, and his vision for the future of mobility, including autonomous vehicles like Waymo, continues to inspire. With his passing, Tata leaves behind a powerful legacy of humility, generosity, and purpose, which will continue to shape India's business landscape for generations to come.
TIME magazine released the second edition of its 'TIME100 AI' list, featuring 15 Indians and people of Indian descent, including Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. The list recognizes leaders, innovators, shapers, and thinkers in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Pichai discusses Google's success in AI, while Nadella is focused on achieving artificial general intelligence. Amazon's Rohit Prasad is also featured on the list, as his company works towards integrating AI into their products.
Susan Wojcicki, one of Google's first and most influential employees, has died after a two-year-long battle with lung cancer. She played a crucial role in the creation and growth of Google, working as the company's first marketing manager and later leading their online advertising and original video service. Google CEO Sundar Pichai expressed his sadness at her passing, calling her an incredible friend and leader who made a tremendous impact on the world.
In its latest quarter, Google Cloud surpassed the $10 billion revenue milestone, with AI being the main driver for its growth. This accounts for 12.2% of parent company Alphabet's total revenues and marks a significant milestone for the company. However, with Wall Street questioning the success of these investments, CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted the need for continued efforts to translate AI technology into meaningful solutions in both the consumer and enterprise space. Despite seeing traction for AI solutions in areas like coding and customer service, Pichai acknowledges the need for further work in unlocking its full potential.
Google's annual developer conference, I/O 2024, brought exciting news for tech enthusiasts today. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet, delivered the keynote speech and introduced several new features powered by Gemini AI. These include the improved Gemini 1.5 Pro, the lighter-weight Gemini 1.5 Flash, and the newly introduced Project Astra. Google also showcased the power of AI in generative media and introduced Trillium, a sixth-generation TPU with 4.7 times improved performance. Additionally, the company expanded on the AI overview in Google Search and added a new video search feature. This event is sure to bring major advancements in the world of technology.
Gmail, Google's popular email service, recently reached a major milestone - its 20th year anniversary. Initially thought to be an April Fool's Day joke, Gmail's launch in 2004 disrupted the email industry with its 1 GB storage capacity, advanced search capabilities, and later introduced features like Google Meet. With over 1.8 billion active users, Gmail continues to be the leading email service globally, dominating the market with a market share of 76% in the US. Through a social media post, Google's CEO Sundar Pichai congratulated Gmail on its anniversary, recognizing its remarkable journey and impact on communication.
Sridhar Ramaswamy, an Indian-American technologist and humanist, has been named as the new CEO of Snowflake, a cloud computing-based data company. He replaces long-time CEO Frank Slootman who retired on February 27. Ramaswamy, who co-founded Neeva, a search engine that uses generative AI, joins the ranks of other Indian-origin CEOs like Sundar Pichai of Google and Satya Nadella of Microsoft. He brings with him 15 years of experience from working at Google and is excited about leading Snowflake into a new phase of growth.