Dr. Tadataka Yamada became chairman of research and development in December 2000. He learned the company was a complainant in a lawsuit over access to HIV/AIDS therapies. He highlighted the high cost of antiretroviral drugs relative to South African incomes.
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December 2000: Yamada appointed new chairman of research and development.
25 % of black South Africans were living with HIV/AIDS; drugs cost ≈ $1,000 per month, over one‑third of the average annual salary.
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Pixel Watch LTE safety features now need mobile plan after Dec 12
Pixel Watch 2 and 3 LTE models will lose free cellular access to Emergency SOS, Fall Detection, and Safety Check after December 12. Users must have an active mobile plan to keep these features working on the cellular network. A 30‑day transition period is provided after notification before the change takes effect.
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Requirement: Emergency SOS, Fall Detection, and Safety Check need an active mobile plan after December 12.
Transition: Users get a 30‑day period after notification before free access ends.
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Google launches Gemini agent as universal work assistant
Gemini is a single, universal AI agent for work that answers questions, handles knowledge tasks, creates media, and writes and runs code. It is integrated inline in Google Workspace apps and can operate across devices and channels. The agent selects models per task, includes cost controls, and provides security, governance, and multi‑agent orchestration.
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Launch: Gemini agent announced as a universal work agent with inline integration in Gmail, Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Chat, and Calendar.
Scale: Nearly 500 Google Cloud customers processed over one trillion tokens; about 80% of Google Cloud customers use AI products and 90% of the Fortune 100 use Gemini Enterprise.
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- Original post
- Gemini at Work 2026: Introducing Gemini agent - Linked page
Anthropic updates Claude usage policy with new high‑risk bans
Anthropic revised its Claude usage policy. The update adds rules covering propaganda campaigns, surveillance, and weapon development. It also clarifies enforcement for abusive behavior toward the model.
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New rule bans deceptive commercial or political campaigns, including hidden authorship and fake amplification.
New rule prohibits using Claude for weapon software, component control, arming drones, and autonomous vehicles.