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Google Becomes AT&T

Dana Blankenhorn: Facing the Future • 59 implied HN points • 17 Oct 24
🕹 Technology AI Google Search Infrastructure Monopoly
  1. Google is struggling with its search service, similar to how AT&T failed in the past. They are facing a lot of pressure from new AI technologies.
  2. The company is spending a huge amount of money to fix its issues but still losing ground to competitors. This is making it hard to maintain their position in the search market.
  3. There's a call for government intervention to save the internet and possibly break up Google, as many believe the current setup is damaging and not serving users well.

The end is Gemi-nigh

Cloud Irregular • 591 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Google Generative AI
  1. Google's rollout of AI technology like Gemini shows a lack of internal coherence, leading to confusion among users.
  2. Despite controversies and criticisms, Google has a culture of acknowledging issues and striving to improve, driven by fear of tarnishing its brand.
  3. Public embarrassment often pushes Google to take action and refine its products, demonstrating a reactive and risk-averse approach.
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My experience with the Google Foobar challenge

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 27 Mar 22
🕹 Technology Coding Interviews Challenges Algorithms Google
  1. Google Foobar challenge consists of multiple levels and is invite-only, offering a chance for an onsite interview at Google.
  2. The challenge is designed like an infiltration story with lengthy, complex questions that require googling concepts and filtering out irrelevant information to solve.
  3. Passing the first 3 levels is relatively easier, but the final 2 stages demand specific knowledge of high-level concepts and a well-thought-out game plan for success.

Problem 30: Find Distance to nearest Exit[Google]

Technology Made Simple • 19 implied HN points • 24 Mar 22
🕹 Technology Coding Problem Solving Google Software Engineering
  1. The problem involves finding the distance to the nearest exit on a 2D grid with obstacles and gates.
  2. The solution requires filling each empty room with the distance to its nearest gate, considering obstacles and walls.
  3. This question is a favorite problem asked by Google to test problem-solving skills and the ability to recognize the right approach.

How Google Profits from AI-Powered Search, While Killing SEO

Enterprise AI Trends • 2 HN points • 16 May 24
🕹 Technology AI Trends Search Engines Google SEO Cloud Computing
  1. Google's AI-powered search, known as SGE, may hurt small publishers but boost Google's own profits. It reduces the number of visible links, pushing advertisers to pay more for visibility.
  2. By integrating generative AI into search, Google can use its large user base to enhance its own cloud services and chip sales, gaining an edge over competitors.
  3. Google needs to carefully deploy AI features to avoid overwhelming users, especially for complex queries, while also being mindful of its most profitable keywords.

From Spam to the Inbox

Manycore • 0 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Email Google
  1. Email is essential in daily life, being necessary for various tasks and having a significant user base worldwide.
  2. Spam filters are crucial, with Google making key innovations in spam filtering in 2004, affecting email delivery and reception.
  3. Inboxbooster offers a solution to help emails reach inboxes by explaining why they end up in spam and providing steps to remedy the issue.