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Google recently published a research paper on a new algorithm called SMITH that it claims outperforms BERT for understanding long queries and long documents. In particular, what makes this new model better is that it is able to understand passages within documents in the same way BERT understands words and sentences, which enables the algorithm to understand longer documents. On November 3, 2020 I read about a Google algorithm called Smith that claims to outperform BERT. I briefly discussed… Source link

After years of mounting worker organizing, Google employees, in addition to those within other Alphabet companies, announced the formation of the Alphabet Workers Union earlier this week. “Our new union,” said Program Manager Nicki Anselmo in a press release, “provides a sustainable structure to ensure that our shared values as Alphabet employees are respected even after the headlines fade.” The Alphabet Workers Union is supported by Communications Workers of America (CWA) and is a… Source link

A Dutch consumer advocacy group is suing the country’s privacy regulator over a two-year wait for action on a complaint against Google, arguing there are flaws in the European system for handling data privacy and security cases involving multinationals that operate in many countries. The lawsuit highlights growing dissatisfaction among consumers, privacy advocates and some regulators about the way complaints against large companies are handled by the data protection authority in the country… Source link

Google Maps makes navigating unfamiliar cities frustration-free and straightforward. It has an innovative feature that you’re probably not taking full advantage of: Street View. Sure it’s great for looking at your childhood home. But, you can use it for things like creating your own stories and even going indoors. Street View can be especially handy when you are looking at real estate. The timeline feature shows you what a home or commercial building looked like last month or many years… Source link

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(Pocket-lint) – Google has quietly stopped sales of the Nest Cam IQ Outdoor, a $399 outdoor security camera.  Recently, some people noticed the security camera had gone out of stock around the globe. If that’s making you wonder what’s next for Google-owned Nest and its smart home accessory lineup of cameras, there is some good news: Google told Source link

Records obtained by The Associated Press show Paxton signed contracts with the firms after eight of the Republican’s senior aides accused him of crimes. All eight have resigned or been fired, including the lawyer who was leading the Google investigation. Source link

Records obtained by The Associated Press show Paxton signed contracts with the firms after eight of the Republican’s senior aides accused him of crimes. All eight have resigned or been fired, including the lawyer who was leading the Google investigation. Source link

“Data-Driven Thinking” is written by members of the media community and contains fresh ideas on the digital revolution in media. Today’s column is written by Alan Chapell, president at Chapell & Associates. Like most of you, I’ve been following Google’s announcement of the Privacy Sandbox, the eventual depreciation of third-parties cookies in Chrome and the regulatory activity taking place against Google and other platforms. And I’m starting to think they may be… Source link

(Pocket-lint) – With children facing another long period of homeschooling during the third UK-wide lockdown, parents without laptops or tablets might be wondering how else they can log onto educational services at home. Well, did you know that you can use a Xbox or PlayStation games console instead? All you need is an Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox… Source link