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Google unveils 'Pathways', a next-gen AI that can be trained to multitask

Google's new AI architecture could turn machine learning systems from one-trick ponies into much more versatile and insightful programs.

Google's Page pitches for white spaces in DC

Google's Larry Page is in Washington, talking up white spaces to Congress – and speaking out against lobbyists, as well. Page met with key lawmakers including House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman John Dingell (D-Mich.

Google to go carbon neutral by 2008

The search giant has committed to becoming more environmentally friendly and has enlisted the help of a green group to meet its target.The company has partnered with international organisation The Climate Group in order to reduce its impact on the environment and intends to become carbon neutral by the start of next year.

Google tells Congress about DoubleClick cookie

Google is implementing a DoubleClick ad-serving cookie across its content network that will give advertisers new powers to target advertising. The cookie also gives users the ability to opt-out, the company told the House Energy and Commerce Committee in a letter released yesterday.

Google bets on wind farm, continues clean tech investing streak

Google has been dropping big bucks on clean tech as it aims to procure alternative energy as well as invest in the sector. The latest investment is the Shepherds Flat wind farm in Oregon.

G-500 Survey: climate pays but tech lags. Cisco leads but Apple & Amazon won't play ball

The Carbon Disclosure Project Global 500 survey results are out showing a clear correlation between financial performance and climate leadership. However, Apple bucks the trend and declines to be participate. Cisco leads on disclosure, performance and strategy.

Embrace, extend, extinguish: How Google crushed and abandoned the RSS industry

Most of the commentary I've read so far about the loss of Google Reader has been about its use as an RSS client. But that's a red herring. The real victims were companies that had planned in 2005 and 2006 to build RSS sync engines. Google stomped them out of business like Godzilla sweeping through Tokyo.

Too many talking shops, not enough action

Google+ communities is good technology, but adds to the problem of too many digital locations and fragmentation of information

Reddit co-founder talks Facebook versus Google (video)

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian weighs in on the current fierce battle between Facebook and Google that is likely only to get fiercer as the two continue to encroach on each other's markets.

Google took a simple concept---text keywords---and became an Internet leader. In most markets, Google has the search market share lead and management is looking to expand into new markets. The search giant hasn't quite found its next big hit, but Google Apps and Android are promising extensions of the business. The game plan for Google: Expand into new markets like mobile and grow advertising revenue. Google is also dabbling in everything from broadband to power management to alternative energy. The company is well positioned to benefit from cloud computing and the consumerization of IT.