Google has released FAQ guidance on its site reputation abuse policy. The update covers important points about managing third-party content and recovery processes. Breaking Down Third-Party Content Rules Google wants to clarify what counts as a violation. Using third-party content is not a problem in itself. A violation happens when that content is used to … Read more
In a recent interview with Aleyda Solis, Google’s Search Liaison, Danny Sullivan, discussed the company’s approach to ranking smaller websites versus larger brands. This topic has long been a point of contention, with concerns that Google’s ranking systems favor brands over independent sites. Fairness In Search Results Sullivan claims that Google doesn’t inherently favor brands, … Read more
Google’s Communications team recently took to X to clarify its Search Autocomplete feature following user complaints and misconceptions. Autocomplete’s Purpose & Functionality Addressing claims of search term censorship Google stated: “Autocomplete is just a tool to help you complete a search quickly.” Google notes that users can always search for their intended queries regardless of … Read more
In a recent interview, Google CEO Sundar Pichai discussed the company’s implementation of AI in search results and addressed concerns from publishers and website owners about its potential impact on web traffic. Background On AI In Google Search Google has been gradually incorporating AI-generated overviews and summaries into its search results. These AI overviews aim … Read more
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Though generative AI is everywhere, the fear around the state of AI is real. From our survey of 1350+ business professionals in the US, including marketers, we found that 63% of marketers not already using generative AI are not looking to start. Yet, there are vast amounts of data and use cases to support AI … Read more
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman responded to a request by the Federal Trade Commission as part of an investigation to determine if the company “engaged in unfair or deceptive” practices relating to privacy, data security, and risks of consumer harm, particularly related to reputation. it is very disappointing to see the FTC’s request start with a … Read more
Threads, an Instagram app for text-based messaging, expected to launch on the App Store on July 6, will now go live in a few hours, according to the official website countdown timer. Screenshot from Threads.net, July 2023 But as excitement over the app grows, so do privacy concerns. Threads App Pre-Launch Promotion Instagram CEO Adam … Read more
Google’s plan to launch its artificial intelligence chatbot, Bard, in Europe has hit a regulatory roadblock. According to the Irish Data Protection Commission, Google hasn’t provided sufficient details about Bard’s data privacy policies, prompting a postponement of its EU debut. Bard’s Launch Halted By Data Privacy Queries The Commission stated that the information presented by … Read more
AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton, known for his revolutionary work in deep learning and neural network research, has recently voiced his concerns regarding the rapid advancements in AI and the potential implications. In light of his observations of new large language models like GPT-4, Hinton cautions about several key issues: Machines surpassing human intelligence: Hinton believes … Read more
This year, the growing window has opened up more opportunities and challenges to Windows service providers. Governance and security, billing compliance, security, and infrastructure are just a few of the issues that small and large CSPs confront daily. BigFix Patch Management for the window service and ensures that your Windows clients are up-to-date with the … Read more
