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April 14, 2026 - Comments Off on Govt to collaborate with Google to promote AI skills

Govt to collaborate with Google to promote AI skills

In collaboration with the Pakistani government, Google is set to launch “AI Seekho 2026,” a nationwide initiative aimed at equipping young people with AI skills. The programme seeks to prepare youth for a transition towards AI-driven economy and society. It offers free access to advanced tools, cloud services, and training platforms such as Google AI Studio. Moreover, the programme will include online learning phases and physical hackathons where participants will build apps for prizes. A key feature is “vibe coding” which allows users to develop software using natural language.  

 

February 10, 2026 - Comments Off on Landmark trial in apps being designed for addiction begins

Landmark trial in apps being designed for addiction begins

A landmark trial has begun in California as a 20-year-old woman is suing Meta and Google (owners of Facebook, Instagram and YouTube) for allegedly deliberately designing their applications to be addictive to children. Lawyers claim that internal documents from the big tech companies show that platforms are being “built to addict the brains of children on purpose,” and that early exposure to these features has contributed to serious mental illness in children. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is expected to testify as part of the trial, with company attorneys saying that mental health struggles suggested by the complainant may stem from family difficulties and personal history rather than social media applications. 

November 4, 2025 - Comments Off on Google Chromebook assembly line inaugurated in Pakistan 

Google Chromebook assembly line inaugurated in Pakistan 

Pakistan launched its first Google Chromebook assembly line at a ceremony in Islamabad. Inaugurated by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, this initiative was lauded as a ‘historic milestone’ for the country’s journey towards digital transformation. It was further said that Google’s presence in the country would help them closer to creating an ecosystem for greater collaboration, capacity building and increased access to global platforms. 

October 9, 2025 - Comments Off on Free AI Pro plan for Pakistani Students

Free AI Pro plan for Pakistani Students

Students above the age of 18 in Pakistan can now use Google’s AI pro plan for free under a one-year subscription according to the company’s press release. The AI tool, designed as a part of Google’s Gemini AI, will allow students to access AI assistance to enhance their learning, research and creativity. Its availability across all Google platforms such as Gmail, Docs, Sheets and others will also help students make the most of their tasks at university. In addition to these tools, the offer also includes over two terabytes of storage in Google Drive and Photos that can be used by students to save and record important resources throughout their academic career.

September 18, 2025 - Comments Off on Google, PayPal Announce Partnership to Power AI and Payment Solutions

Google, PayPal Announce Partnership to Power AI and Payment Solutions

Google and PayPal have entered a multi-year strategic partnership to integrate advanced AI-powered shopping and payment experiences across Google platforms.

Under the deal, PayPal’s enterprise payments solutions, including PayPal-branded checkout, Hyperwallet, and Payouts, will be embedded into Google products such as Google Cloud and Google Play, making PayPal a key provider for processing card payments.

“Through this partnership, PayPal will use our industry-leading AI to enhance services and security, and we will more deeply integrate PayPal's innovative payment capabilities for a better experience across Google products and platforms,” said Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet.

The announcement boosted PayPal shares by over 3% in late afternoon trading. Earlier this month, PayPal also partnered with AI startup Perplexity, offering users early access to its Comet browser with a 12-month Pro subscription trial.

September 6, 2025 - Comments Off on EU Fines Google for Anti-Competitive Practices

EU Fines Google for Anti-Competitive Practices

The European Union has fined Google 2.95 billion euros for its anti-competitive behavior in the ad tech market. This is the fourth antitrust penalty for Google in a decade-long battle with the EU. The European Commission says that since 2014, Google has abused its market power by favoring its own online display technology services, which gives its ad exchange, AdX, an unfair advantage. The commission has ordered Google to stop these practices and address the conflicts of interest. Although Google plans to appeal the decision, the EU has warned that it will impose stronger remedies if the company fails to comply.

September 4, 2025 - Comments Off on Google ordered to pay up to $400m for tracking users

Google ordered to pay up to $400m for tracking users

After allegations of privacy violations were made against Google were made in San Francisco, a federal jury has ordered the tech company to pay $425 million in damages to victims for continuing to collect their personal information even after tracking settings were switched off. Spanning over eight years, Google was guilty of collecting, saving and using user data against their consent and in direct violation of their privacy assurances made under Web and App Activity settings. While claiming that the company has only collected “nonpersonal, pseudonymous data,” Google plans on filing an appeal. Over the past year, Google has faced a number of lawsuits that allege invasions of privacy for states and individuals alike.

July 12, 2025 - Comments Off on IT Minister meets Google team, stresses government’s focus on AI training in education & workforce

IT Minister meets Google team, stresses government’s focus on AI training in education & workforce

Information Technology Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) across sectors including education, workforce development and industry. In a meeting with Google’s Regional AI team, she emphasized the importance of inclusive access to AI tools. The minister noted the rising interest in AI among young people and businesses, while experts stressed upon the need for regulation to ensure AI development serves the public good and isn’t solely market-driven.