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Google Assistant shutting down Sept 4; "censorship-industrial complex" discussed

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Google is shutting down its Assistant feature on Android and Wear OS devices on September 4, 2026. This move is part of a broader expected phase-out of the service. Separately, a discussion is emerging around the "censorship-industrial complex" and its influence on internet policy and U.S. regulations, with the term first gaining traction in April 2025. AI

IMPACT Google Assistant's shutdown may impact users relying on its AI capabilities for daily tasks.

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Google Assistant shutting down Sept 4; "censorship-industrial complex" discussed

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Google Assistant shutting down on Android and Wear OS in September As expected, Google Assistant is going away in 2026, and the company just provided a Septembe

    Google Assistant shutting down on Android and Wear OS in September As expected, Google Assistant is going away in 2026, and the company just provided a September 4 date for Android. https:// 9to5google.com/2026/08/04/goog le-assistant-september-2026-shutdown/ # Tech # Technology …

    LINKS 9to5google.com/…/google-assistant-septemb…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    How the “censorship-industrial complex” is changing the Internet and US policy I first heard the term “censorship-industrial complex” on April 15, 2025. That’s

    How the “censorship-industrial complex” is changing the Internet and US policy I first heard the term “censorship-industrial complex” on April 15, 2025. That’s when I got the tip that a small office in the U.S. State Department, which focused on monitoring and countering foreign …

    LINKS technologyreview.com/…/how-the-censorship…

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