After Merkozy, Merkollande?
24/05/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

After Merkozy, Merkollande?

Digital voting is dangerous: that's what a new report says, as thousands of French nationals cast their vote online in the parliamentary elections. And could Google be asked to remove its search suggestions? Anti-racism groups think the search engine could have an anti-Semitic bias. Finally, we take a look at Europe's new power couple, "Merkollande", and how they're getting on.
Mediator to resolve Google racism dispute
23/05/2012 - France

Mediator to resolve Google racism dispute

A French judge has called for a mediator to resolve a dispute between Google and French anti-racism groups over the search engine's feature whereby the word "Jew" is automatically suggested with certain name searches.
Google ups the ante
17/05/2012 - MEDIA WATCH

Google ups the ante

Google unveils its new, revamped search tool: Google knowledge graph. The search engine giant is aiming to provide a more intuitive search, getting users to stay on its page. And the media reacts to the news of Donna Summer's death, with tributes to the "Queen of Disco".
Internet: the web's closing in
16/04/2012 - MEDIA WATCH

Internet: the web's closing in

Is the internet too controlled and monopolized by a handful of companies? We take a look at an interactive map of digital liberties. And the French presidential candidates take us to the movies... by revealing their favourite films.
Google launches new political website for French elections
29/03/2012 - Tech

Google launches new political website for French elections

Google unveiled a new feature on its French edition that aggregates news and political information surrounding the upcoming presidential race. The company unveiled the new section on Wednesday with a debate on the political impact of the internet.
On the front lines of the mobile OS war
05/03/2012 - TECH 24

On the front lines of the mobile OS war

The world's largest tech companies are waging a fierce battle for control of the mobile operating system market. Google, Apple, Microsoft and Nokia among others are spending billions to be the platform of choice in the new era of mobile computing and communications.
France leads EU warnings over Google’s new privacy policy
01/03/2012 - FRANCE

France leads EU warnings over Google’s new privacy policy

Internet giant Google has rolled out changes to its privacy policy that will help the company consolidate user data for targeted advertising. France has warned that the move may be in breach of European law.
Google's new privacy rules spark consumer concern
01/03/2012 - INTERNET

Google's new privacy rules spark consumer concern

Consumer groups appealed to Google to halt changes to its privacy policies as the new rules took effect on Thursday. Google in January announced changes to how it mines data from users to offer more personalised search results and advertising.
Senate delays online piracy vote in wake of protests
20/01/2012 - USA

Senate delays online piracy vote in wake of protests

US Senate leader Harry Reid has postponed next week's vote on a bill to fight online piracy amid fierce resistance by Internet companies including Wikipedia and Google, who fear overregulation and censorship.
David Drummond, Vice-President of Google
23/11/2011 - THE INTERVIEW

David Drummond, Vice-President of Google

Stéphanie Antoine meets David Drummond, the Vice-President of Google, at the "Avignon Forum". They talk about Google Music, a music service that Google launched which lets people buy songs through the Androïd market, and also about the opening of Google's new cultural centre in Paris.
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