Google settles 2011 ad lawsuit for $100 million

Google has agreed to pay $100 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of charging advertisers for clicks on ads that appeared outside their chosen geographic areas.  This…

Gemini 2.5 Pro is now available for all users

Google recently released a new AI model called Gemini 2.5 Pro, which they claim is their smartest version yet.  Initially, it was announced that this upgraded AI would only be…

Pluralistic: Private-sector Trumpism (31 Mar 2025)

Today’s links Private-sector Trumpism: Monopoly, facial recognition and property rights all add up to a private system of government. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. Object permanence: 2010, 2020,…