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In an unprecedented move, Russia has imposed an astronomical $20 decillion fine—equivalent to a 2 followed by 34 zeroes—on Google, over its refusal to reinstate blocked Russian state-run media channels on YouTube. This figure, which far exceeds any plausible financial scale and dwarfs the global economy many times over, was announced following a ruling that deemed Google in violation of national broadcasting regulations.

Annu Sharma, a Delhi-based software engineer at Google, recently caused a stir online after sharing a surprising rejection from a startup. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Sharma posted a screenshot of the rejection letter, which stated she was turned down for being "too good" for the position. In disbelief, she commented, "Didn't know you could be rejected for being too good."

Google, with a workforce of more than 179,000 employees, remains one of the most sought-after companies for aspiring software engineers. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google's parent company Alphabet, recently shed light on what it takes to become part of this prestigious tech giant. Speaking on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations," Pichai discussed the key attributes Google seeks in potential candidates, emphasizing the need for technical excellence, adaptability, and a passion for learning.

Speaking at the inaugural "UN Summit of the Future," Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced a significant investment of $120 million dedicated to global AI education. The initiative, known as the "Global AI Opportunity Fund," aims to provide training in artificial intelligence across various regions, focusing on local languages and collaborating with nonprofits and NGOs.

In an age where the digital world is as expansive as it is treacherous, few stand as unwavering sentinels like Nitin Shrimali. A seasoned Digital Media Consultant and Cyber Security Expert, Nitin's journey from an undergraduate with a passion for technology to a celebrated protector of the cyber realm is nothing short of inspiring.

Google is set to position India as a significant export hub for its Pixel range of smartphones, targeting markets in Europe and the United States, according to a report by Moneycontrol. The tech giant has already initiated trial production in Tamil Nadu in collaboration with Foxconn, a major manufacturer of Apple devices.

In a move that has significant implications for foreign workers in the United States, tech giants Amazon and Google have announced the suspension of US green card applications for the remainder of 2024. This decision comes amidst a wave of layoffs within the tech industry, including recent cuts by Microsoft, raising concerns about job opportunities for overseas candidates.

In a stark indication of ongoing economic challenges, the technology sector witnessed a wave of layoffs in April 2024, with over 20,000 employees losing their jobs across various companies. This surge in job cuts reflects a broader trend of layoffs in the tech industry, with at least 271 companies having let go of 78,572 employees since the beginning of the year, as reported by layoffs.fyi.

The European Union's antitrust regulators have initiated their first investigations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) into tech giants Apple, Google (Alphabet), and Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook), citing potential breaches of significant EU tech regulations. This move marks a significant step in the EU's efforts to regulate and reign in the power of Big Tech companies.

India's antitrust body, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), has initiated a probe against Alphabet Inc's Google regarding its implementation of policies in what is alleged to be a discriminatory manner. This move comes amid ongoing tensions between Indian startups and Google over the fees charged for in-app payments.