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Google’s prototype Chinese search engine links searches to phone numbers — The Guardian

The feature on the secret prototype, Dragonfly, would put Chinese citizens at increased risk of government repression, writes Noah Smith.

Here is the link: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/sep/18/google-china-dragonfly-search-engine

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Tech giants urge EU to prioritize digital competitiveness and infrastructure investment

Five major technology companies - Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Nokia, and Vodafone - called on European policymakers to take urgent action to boost Europe's digital competitiveness and keep it a priority for the incoming European Commission.

Covered California implements Google Cloud’s AI solutions

Covered California, California's health insurance marketplace, has announced that it will use Google Cloud's AI solutions to simplify the process of providing health insurance to California residents.