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12 Dec 2025

Google opens Gemini Deep Research AI agent to developers with new Interactions API

Google upgraded its Gemini Deep Research AI agent with Gemini 3 Pro and launched the Interactions API, enabling developers to embed advanced research capabilities into their apps. The release came the same day OpenAI launched GPT-5.2, intensifying competition in the AI agent space. Deep Research will soon integrate into Google Search, NotebookLM, and other consumer apps.

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Runway launches GWM-1 world model, expanding beyond video generation into robotics and AI agents

Runway has unveiled GWM-1, its first world model that creates simulations with physics understanding. The company also updated its Gen 4.5 video model with native audio and long-form generation, signaling a shift from video generation into broader AI applications including robotics and agent training.

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11 Dec 2025

Google Photos expands AI-powered Remix feature to US with 13 new styles for image transformation

Google Photos is bringing its AI-powered Remix feature to users in the United States and 12 other countries. The tool, which initially launched in August with four style options, now offers 13 different ways to stylize images including 8-bit, watercolor, and anime. The expansion makes it easier for users to transform user photos into creative cartoon versions directly from their gallery app.

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Amazon Prime Video pulls AI recaps after Fallout feature gets key plot points wrong

Amazon Prime Video has removed its AI-powered video recap feature after viewers spotted multiple errors in the Fallout season one summary. The AI-generated recap incorrectly dated flashback scenes by over 100 years and mischaracterized crucial plot points, raising fresh concerns about AI quality control in streaming services.

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El Salvador partners with Elon Musk's xAI to deploy Grok chatbot across 5,000 public schools

President Nayib Bukele announced a partnership with Elon Musk's xAI to bring the Grok chatbot to over 1 million students across 5,000 public schools in El Salvador. The AI-powered education program promises personalized learning but raises questions given Grok's history of generating antisemitic content and conspiracy theories.

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OpenAI releases GPT-5.2 AI model after code red memo targets Google's Gemini 3 threat

OpenAI launched GPT-5.2 on Thursday in three versions—Instant, Thinking, and Pro—following CEO Sam Altman's internal code red directive earlier this month. The release responds to competitive pressure from Google's Gemini 3, which has been topping AI benchmarks and gaining market share. OpenAI claims GPT-5.2 delivers enhanced performance across writing, coding, and reasoning tasks, with 38 percent fewer hallucinations than its predecessor.

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Google Disco launches with GenTabs feature that builds instant web apps from your browser tabs

Google unveiled Disco, an experimental web browser powered by Gemini 3 that transforms how users interact with the web. The first feature, GenTabs, creates interactive web apps from open tabs and user prompts, offering personalized tools for research, trip planning, and learning. Starting with a limited macOS waitlist, this AI experiment could reshape the browsing experience.

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Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI, licenses 200+ characters for Sora video generator

Disney and OpenAI announced a three-year partnership allowing Sora users to create videos with Mickey Mouse, Darth Vader, and 200+ Disney characters. The $1 billion deal marks a dramatic reversal from Disney's previous resistance to AI platforms and signals a potential turning point in Hollywood's approach to generative AI and intellectual property rights.

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Broadcom AI revenue surges 74% but stock tumbles on profitability concerns despite record earnings

Broadcom delivered crushing fourth-quarter results with AI chips revenue jumping 74% to $6.5 billion and total revenue reaching $18 billion. But the stock plunged over 10% after CEO Hock Tan warned that higher AI sales would compress gross margins. The company revealed an $11 billion custom chip deal with Anthropic and projected AI revenue to double to $8.2 billion next quarter, yet investors questioned whether rapid growth justifies stretched valuations.

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DOE commits $320M to Genesis Mission, targeting doubled U.S. scientific productivity with AI

The Department of Energy unveiled over $320 million in funding for Trump's Genesis Mission, an ambitious AI initiative designed to double American scientific productivity within a decade. The investment establishes the American Science Cloud and partners with tech giants including Nvidia, OpenAI, and Microsoft to create an integrated discovery platform linking national labs with industry and academia.

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Opera Neon AI Browser Launches at $20/Month as Security Concerns Mount

Norway-based Opera has opened public access to its AI-powered web browser Neon, charging $19.90 per month for what's typically free software. The browser subscription includes access to premium AI models like GPT-5.1 and Gemini 3 Pro, plus specialized AI agents that can autonomously handle web tasks. But the launch comes as Gartner warns businesses to avoid AI browsers due to prompt injection vulnerabilities and data sharing risks.

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Google brings Gemini AI to Chrome on iPhone and iPad, closing gap with desktop experience

Google is rolling out Gemini AI integration for Chrome on iPhone and iPad across the US, allowing users to access the AI assistant directly from their browser. Previously restricted to the Google app or website, Gemini for Chrome now offers features like page summarization and contextual assistance. The move follows similar integrations on Android and desktop platforms, positioning Google to compete with Microsoft Copilot and other AI assistants in the mobile browser space.

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Microsoft names Cognizant, Infosys, TCS, Wipro as frontier firms for massive Copilot deployment

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced partnerships with India's top IT giants—Cognizant, Infosys, TCS, and Wipro—positioning them as frontier firms in agentic AI adoption. Each company will deploy over 50,000 Microsoft Copilot licenses, collectively exceeding 200,000 seats. The move follows Microsoft's $17.5 billion investment in India's cloud and AI infrastructure.

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Tiiny AI unveils pocket-sized supercomputer that runs 120B models without cloud dependency

US startup Tiiny AI revealed the Pocket Lab, verified by Guinness World Records as the world's smallest personal AI supercomputer. Measuring just 14.2 × 8 × 2.53 cm and weighing 300 grams, the device runs 120-billion-parameter LLMs locally without cloud connectivity. The launch addresses sustainability concerns, rising energy costs, and privacy risks in cloud-based AI infrastructure.

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CP Plus Qualcomm Partner to Launch Edge AI Video Intelligence Systems Across India

CP Plus and Qualcomm Technologies have announced a collaboration to develop AI-powered video intelligence solutions for India's industrial, public infrastructure, and enterprise sectors. The partnership combines CP Plus' nationwide distribution network with Qualcomm's Dragonwing processors and Insight Platform to deliver real-time, on-site video analytics. Expected to launch in Q1 2026, the system processes data locally using edge AI, reducing reliance on central servers while keeping sensitive footage on premises.

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