Google Cloud: News
Google Cloud Platform or Google Cloud is a collection of cloud-powered computing services offered by Google. These services share underlying infrastructure with products for end-users such as Google Search, Gmail, and YouTube. Google Cloud provides enterprise and individual clients with data storage, analytics, and machine learning services. It was launched in April 2008 as App Engine, a platform for developing and hosting web applications in Google's data centers. This was the first cloud computing service that Google offered. It was eventually renamed Google Cloud as it incorporated a broader range of services. Today, Google Cloud includes G Suite, enterprise versions of Android and Chrome OS, as well as APIs for machine learning that can be incorporated into any client-side application. Google Cloud also offers networking solutions such as Cloud DNS, Cloud CDN, load balancing, and Big Data-related services. Artificial intelligence services such as Cloud natural language processing, cloud text-to-speech, cloud speech-to-text, cloud translation are all available as APIs that can be integrated into other existing services for enhanced functionality. As of 2021, Google Cloud’s offerings are accessible in 200+ countries and territories across 82 zones.
How Google is helping OpenAI reduce its dependence on NVIDIA
OpenAI has started renting Google's artificial intelligence (AI) chips to power its ChatGPT and other products.
OpenAI picks Google Cloud to power ChatGPT in landmark deal
OpenAI has partnered with Alphabet's Google Cloud, according to sources who spoke to Reuters.
Google I/O 2025 starts May 20: What to expect
The much-awaited Google's I/O developer conference is scheduled for May 20-21 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California.
Glance partners with Google Cloud to develop AI solutions
Leading consumer internet firm Glance has announced a strategic alliance with Google Cloud.
Google, Qualcomm partner to develop AI voice assistants for cars
In a major step toward integrating artificial intelligence technology into automotive systems, Qualcomm and Google have announced a partnership to help car manufacturers build advanced AI voice assistants for their vehicles.
Snapchat's My AI chatbot is now powered by Google's Gemini
Snapchat has broadened its collaboration with Google Cloud, to enhance the generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities of its My AI chatbot.
TCS and Google Cloud partner to launch AI-backed cybersecurity tools
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading IT firm, has announced an expansion of its collaboration with Google Cloud.
Cloud infrastructure market rebounds, rakes in $79B this quarter
The cloud infrastructure sector has made a strong comeback after a slow 2023, with revenues hitting $79 billion in the recent quarter.
AI start-up co-founded by ex-Google researchers raises $500 million
Toronto-based generative AI start-up, Cohere, has successfully secured a whopping $500 million in its latest funding round.
Google Cloud wipes out $125 billion pension fund account accidentally
In a significant mishap, Google's Cloud division inadvertently deleted an account containing $125 billion in pension funds.
Airtel, Google Cloud forge partnership for cloud adoption, AI deployment
Bharti Airtel has announced a long-term strategic alliance with Google Cloud.
Alphabet's Q1 earnings surpass market predictions; shares jump 14%
Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, has reported first-quarter earnings that surpassed market predictions.
Google employees in US detained over anti-Israel protests
Several Google employees were detained following sit-in protests at the company's offices in New York and Sunnyvale, California, according to The Washington Post.
Google partners with company behind Sports Illustrated's AI authorship scandal
Google has entered into a partnership with AdVon Commerce, a company that was recently involved in a scandal over AI-generated content.
Google unveils open-source tools for AI development, monetizes Workspace add-ons
US-based tech giant Google has announced the launch of a suite of open-source tools, aimed at enhancing the development and infrastructure of generative AI projects.
Meet Axion, Google's first custom Arm-based CPU
Google Cloud has announced the launch of its first-ever custom-built Arm processor, named Axion.
Spotify to use Google AI to improve podcast, audiobook recommendations
Spotify has teamed up with Google Cloud to improve content discovery and to provide tailored recommendations for finding podcasts and audiobooks. It will employ large language models (LLMs) to identify a user's listening patterns.
Infosys, Google Cloud strengthen partnership to aid firms become AI-ready
Infosys has announced plans to expand its partnership with Google Cloud.
Google Cloud gets AI chip team: Can it challenge Microsoft
Google is scrambling to find momentum in the AI race. The company has been making multiple moves to challenge its rivals, including Microsoft, OpenAI, and Amazon.
Google outage affects over 41,000 users; services now back
Alphabet Inc's Google suite of services faced a brief outage on Tuesday, i.e., August 9, at around 6:37 am (IST).
Google Area 120's 'Tables' project to become Google Cloud product
An announcement on June 11 revealed that a project called Tables, developed under Google's in-house idea incubator program, will become a "fully-supported Google Cloud product" in 2022.
Google Cloud employee fired over domestic violence allegations
Alphabet Inc. has reportedly fired a Google Cloud employee after allegations of domestic violence surfaced against him.
Gmail suffers outage, creating work woes for many
In a major shocker, Google's primary email service Gmail has gone down for a number of users around the world.
Google Meet gets AI-powered noise cancellation: Here's how it works
In a bid to take on Zoom and cash in on the exploding demand for video conferencing, Google is updating its premium virtual meeting app, Google Meet, with the much-needed noise cancellation capability.
How much did Alphabet earn from YouTube, Cloud, and Search
Alphabet, Google's parent company, has announced financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ending on December 31, 2019.
Google shutting down its LinkedIn competitor Hire, without telling why
After killing off Google+, Allo, and Inbox over the last few months, Google is sunsetting another one of its consumer-focused products - Hire.
Now, you can sign into some Google services without password
In a bid to make sign-ins more secure (and convenient), Google is making some of its services password-less.
Now, use your phone as Google security key: Here's how
Given the growing risk of phishing attempts, leaks, and breaches, Google is upgrading two-factor authentication for its services/apps.
HP launches world's first detachable Chromebook for $600
HP has launched its Chromebook x2 claiming it to be the "world's first detachable Chromebook."
As 'Internet Saathi' reaches TN, state bats for Google Center
Google has taken its 'Internet Saathi' program to Tamil Nadu (TN), aiming to cover 4,000 villages across six districts in Phase I.
Google plans to double its headcount in India
According to reports, online giant Google is planning to double its workforce in India this year.