Google Fined by Ireland Over User Location Data, Chrome Improves Tab Sharing

Google has made improvements to its Chrome browser that will make it easier for users to study and research. The latest update addresses an issue where sharing tabs between devices would not remember the scroll position, causing unnecessary scrolling and wasted time. Now, when a user shares a tab from one device to another, mobile to PC or vice-versa, Chrome remembers the part of the page they were on. This feature is also applicable for partially filled web forms.

Gemini in Chrome can now analyze videos on any website, allowing users to ask AI about the video's contents and explain what it was about. Gemini can also generate interactive quizzes from the content of tabs, assisting students with studying. However, this feature is only available for English language users in the U.S and India on desktop.

Discord has started rolling out its age verification system worldwide after concerns over privacy earlier this year. The new system uses an AI model to estimate a user's age based on their behavior patterns on the platform. Discord claims that due to this method, the vast majority of users will not need to confirm their age manually.

The Republic of Ireland's Data Protection Commission has fined Google €403 Million for violating data privacy laws. The fine is due to Google's handling of user location data from 2018 to 2020, which was used to target ads and infer user interests without consent.