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Google Partners with NextEra to Revive Duane Arnold Nuclear Plant. Learn how Google's 25-year commitment to purchase power will resurrect the Iowa nuclear facility by 2029, boosting its capacity and integrating a crucial zero-carbon source for growing data center energy needs. Discover the role of nuclear power in the tech industry's sustainable energy push.

In a bold move, Ecosia's CEO Christian Kroll has proposed a 10-year "stewardship" of Google's Chrome browser, aiming to use 60% of its massive revenue to fund climate projects. This proposal is an alternative to traditional divestiture options being considered in Google's ongoing antitrust case.

Apple is reportedly in talks with Google to integrate Google's Gemini AI into Siri, a move aimed at revitalizing its virtual assistant and enhancing web search capabilities. Learn how this potential partnership could help Apple catch up in the AI race and improve the user experience on iPhones.

Explore the shifting landscape of AI chatbots as Google's Gemini rapidly gains on industry leader OpenAI's ChatGPT. A new report reveals a dynamic and competitive market, with emerging players like xAI's Grok and Chinese apps such as Quark and Doubao gaining significant traction. Discover the standout companies and innovative applications shaping the future of AI, from virtual assistance and creative editing to new specialised tools entering the market.