According to TASS, a Russian court fined Alphabet Inc.’s Google 11 million roubles ($137,763) for failing to delete “fake” information about the Ukrainian conflict and YouTube videos produced by Ukrainian far-right groups. Russia’s communications watchdog announced earlier this month that it was taking steps to punish Google for “spreading fakes”Continue Reading
Reuters reports that Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Google announced on Sunday that it had temporarily blocked various Google Maps functions that offer real-time information about traffic conditions and how crowded particular locations are in Ukraine. After conferring with sources including regional authorities, the firm said it has taken the move ofContinue Reading
Concerns have been raised about the suspected surveillance of internet use when surfing “incognito.” A California federal court has ordered that plaintiffs who accused Alphabet’s Google of illegally tracking their internet activity while in “Incognito” browsing mode can interrogate CEO Sundar Pichai for up to two hours. Users accused GoogleContinue Reading