Yahoo Scout Beta
Yahoo introduced Scout in beta for U.S. users, accessible via scout.yahoo.com and the Yahoo Search app on iOS and Android. Unlike Google, Yahoo isn’t tied to a massive search‑ads empire, giving it leeway to embed AI answers without fearing revenue cannibalization.
CEO Jim Lanzone told The Verge that Scout aims to replace traditional Yahoo Search, already generating income through affiliate links and bottom‑of‑page ads.
Privacy Risks in Chrome Extensions
New research reveals that seemingly innocuous Chrome extensions—new‑tab pages, parental controls, or “cleaner” search tools—can secretly spy on users, hijack clipboards, and impersonate trusted brands, all from Google’s official Web Store.
- Extensions may collect browsing data without disclosure.
- Some inject ads or affiliate links into search results.
- Malicious behavior often goes unnoticed until researchers investigate.
Google’s AI Content Disclosure Initiative
Google is testing an “AI content disclosure attribute” on the Chrome Platform Status page. This HTML attribute lets authors declare the level of AI involvement for any element, helping users differentiate human‑written from AI‑generated content.
AI‑Powered Video Creation in Google Photos
Google Photos now offers “Photo to video,” turning a single image into a short AI clip. Users can type prompts describing motion, style, or vibe, and the system generates a video in seconds, saving directly to the library.
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