Google

Twitter

Facebook

Copy Link

Key Facts

Founded1998

Key PeopleSundar Pichai

HeadquartersMountain View, USA

ProductsGemini, NotebookLM

Top News

Google drops paywall on Gemini Personal Intelligence, expanding AI assistant to all US users

Google announced that Personal Intelligence, previously exclusive to subscribers paying $20 a month, is now available to all US users for free. The opt-in feature allows Gemini to access data from Google apps like Gmail and Google Photos to deliver personalized responses tailored to individual habits and preferences, transforming the AI chatbot into a more contextual assistant.

Technology20 sources

Google drops paywall on Gemini Personal Intelligence, expanding AI assistant to all US users

Technology20 sources

Take-Two CEO calls AI-generated blockbusters 'laughable' as GTA 6 nears launch

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick dismisses fears that generative AI tools like Google's Project Genie threaten major game studios. Speaking on The Game Business Show, he argued that while AI can help create assets, human creativity and engagement remain essential for producing hit games like the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6. His comments come after gaming stocks dipped when Google unveiled its AI world-generation tool.

Technology9 sources

Take-Two CEO calls AI-generated blockbusters 'laughable' as GTA 6 nears launch

Technology9 sources

Google Gemini tests branch feature to create new conversational threads like ChatGPT

Google is developing a branch feature for Gemini that mirrors ChatGPT's branched chats capability. Discovered in version 17.10.54.sa.arm64 of the Google app, the functionality lets users split conversations into new threads while preserving context, addressing a long-requested improvement for exploring different responses without losing the original discussion.

Technology2 sources

Google Gemini tests branch feature to create new conversational threads like ChatGPT

Technology2 sources

Google turns to Chinese suppliers for liquid cooling systems as AI data centers strain supply

Alphabet's Google is in talks with China's Envicool and other suppliers to purchase liquid cooling equipment for AI data centers, reflecting a global shortage of critical cooling components. The AI server liquid cooling market is projected to surge from $8.9 billion last year to over $17 billion in 2026, driven by demand from tech giants deploying high-density computing infrastructure.

Business3 sources

Google turns to Chinese suppliers for liquid cooling systems as AI data centers strain supply

Business3 sources

Google launches AI Works for Europe with $30M to train workers in essential AI skills

Google unveiled AI Works for Europe at the Future of Work Forum in Riga, Latvia, committing $30 million to its European AI Opportunity Fund. The initiative partners with nonprofits, employers, and universities to equip European workers with AI skills as research shows 24% of entry-level jobs now require AI capabilities. The program includes a new AI Professional Certificate available in 10 European languages.

Business2 sources

Google launches AI Works for Europe with $30M to train workers in essential AI skills

Business2 sources

Google scraps What People Suggest tool that pulled AI health advice from Reddit and online forums

Google has quietly discontinued What People Suggest, an AI-powered health search tool that summarized medical advice from Reddit, Quora, and other online forums. Launched in March 2025, the feature aimed to help users find health tips from people with similar conditions. Google claims the removal is part of simplifying its search page, not safety concerns, though the company faces mounting scrutiny over AI-generated medical advice that has provided misleading health information.

Technology5 sources

Google scraps What People Suggest tool that pulled AI health advice from Reddit and online forums

Technology5 sources

AI tackles urgent climate questions as scientists deploy tools for flood prediction and AMOC research

Climate scientists are integrating AI into their research workflow, using large language models like ChatGPT and Gemini to answer pressing questions about temperature rise, precipitation patterns, and extreme weather. Google Research released Groundsource for flash flood prediction with 82% accuracy, while Google DeepMind tested Gemini as an AI co-scientist to assess Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation collapse risks 10 times faster than traditional methods.

Technology2 sources

AI tackles urgent climate questions as scientists deploy tools for flood prediction and AMOC research

Technology2 sources

Google Smart Glasses Use AI to Generate Fake Photos Instantly While You Shoot

Google demonstrated prototype smart glasses at MWC 2025 that can take a photo and immediately alter it using AI. The glasses use Gemini and Nano Banana to create photorealistic fake photos on the fly, transporting subjects to different locations like Barcelona's La Sagrada Família. This marks a shift in smart glasses capabilities, raising questions about photo authenticity as the technology prepares for launch later this year.

Technology3 sources

Google Smart Glasses Use AI to Generate Fake Photos Instantly While You Shoot

Technology3 sources

GDC exposes gaming's AI divide as developers resist tech companies' vision for the industry

At the Game Developers Conference, major tech players like Nvidia and Google showcased AI tools across the expo floor, but a new survey reveals 52% of developers believe generative AI is harmful to the games industry. The conference highlighted a growing rift between venture capital enthusiasm and creative workers' concerns about job displacement, ethical issues, and output quality.

Technology2 sources

GDC exposes gaming's AI divide as developers resist tech companies' vision for the industry

Technology2 sources

Meta delays Avocado AI model launch after falling behind Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic in tests

Meta has postponed its next-generation AI model Avocado until at least May after it underperformed rival models from Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic in internal testing. Despite spending between $115 billion and $135 billion on AI development this year, the company's flagship model fell short on reasoning, coding, and writing benchmarks, forcing a delay from its planned March release.

Technology12 sources

Meta delays Avocado AI model launch after falling behind Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic in tests

Technology12 sources

Gemini task automation rolls out to Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 with app control for ordering food

Google's Gemini can now handle ordering food and booking rides on Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 devices through a new task automation feature. The AI assistant takes control of apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash, completing multi-step processes based on simple voice commands, though users must confirm final checkout for security.

Technology9 sources

Gemini task automation rolls out to Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 with app control for ordering food

Technology9 sources

Google Maps unveils Ask Maps with Gemini AI and 3D Immersive Navigation in biggest update

Google Maps introduces Ask Maps, a Gemini-powered chatbot that answers complex questions and plans trips conversationally. The update also includes Immersive Navigation, a 3D driving view that Google calls its biggest navigation redesign in over a decade. Both features roll out to US and India users on iOS and Android starting today.

Technology32 sources

Google Maps unveils Ask Maps with Gemini AI and 3D Immersive Navigation in biggest update

Technology32 sources

Google uses Gemini AI and 5 million old news reports to predict flash floods across 150 countries

Google has developed an AI-powered system that predicts flash floods by analyzing historical news coverage. The Gemini AI model sorted through 5 million news articles to identify 2.6 million flood events, creating the Groundsource dataset. This novel approach addresses a critical data gap that has prevented accurate flash flood forecasting, which kills over 5,000 people annually.

Technology6 sources

Google uses Gemini AI and 5 million old news reports to predict flash floods across 150 countries

Technology6 sources

Google names London headquarters Platform 37, launches AI Exchange for public learning

Google has unveiled Platform 37 as the name for its new London headquarters at King's Cross, honoring AlphaGo's legendary Move 37 from 2016. The 330-meter landscraper will house Google DeepMind teams starting this summer and feature The AI Exchange, a public space where visitors can learn about artificial intelligence and its applications.

Business2 sources

Google names London headquarters Platform 37, launches AI Exchange for public learning

Business2 sources

Google invests $1 million in Animaj to create AI-generated children's content amid safety concerns

Google's AI Futures Fund has invested $1 million in Animaj, an AI animation studio producing children's content for YouTube that generated 22 billion views last year. The deal includes early access to Google's Veo, Gemini, and Imagen models. However, child safety groups like Fairplay for Kids criticize the move, arguing that AI-generated videos designed for babies displace critical developmental activities and harm young viewers.

Technology4 sources

Google invests $1 million in Animaj to create AI-generated children's content amid safety concerns

Technology4 sources

Prev 1…323334…66 Next