Google Delays EU Launch of AI Chatbot Bard Amid Privacy Concerns Raised by Regulator

Google has decided to delay the launch of its AI chatbot, Bard, in the European Union (EU) after concerns were raised by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC), which serves as the company’s lead data protection authority in the region. The DPC stated that Google had not provided adequate information and documentation, including a data protection impact assessment (DPIA), ahead of the planned launch date. Consequently, the launch will not proceed as scheduled until the DPC’s questions are answered by Google.

YouTube to Remove “Overlay Ads” to Improve Viewer Experience and Benefit Creators, Starting April 6, 2023

YouTube, the popular video streaming platform owned by Google, has announced that it will remove the “Overlay ads” ad format from its platform starting from April 6, 2023. The move is in response to feedback from viewers who find these ads disruptive, and it is also expected to benefit YouTube creators.