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Founded1998

Key PeopleSundar Pichai

HeadquartersMountain View, USA

ProductsGemini, NotebookLM

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Google brings free AI training to all Massachusetts residents through state partnership

Google announced a partnership with Governor Maura Healey and the Massachusetts AI Hub to provide every Bay State resident with no-cost access to AI and career training programs. The initiative includes the Google AI Professional Certificate and Google Career Certificates, covering cybersecurity, data analytics, and project management to help the workforce adapt as AI reshapes industries.

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Google brings free AI training to all Massachusetts residents through state partnership

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Google releases Nano Banana 2 AI image model with Pro quality at Flash speed

Google has unveiled Nano Banana 2, officially known as Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, marking a significant upgrade to its popular AI image generator. The new model delivers Pro-level results with faster image generation speeds and becomes the default across all Gemini apps today. With enhanced world knowledge, character consistency for up to five characters, and improved text rendering, the release strengthens Google's position against competitors like OpenAI and Midjourney.

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Google releases Nano Banana 2 AI image model with Pro quality at Flash speed

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Google unveils AppFunctions to let Gemini automate tasks across Android apps

Google introduced AppFunctions and a UI automation framework that enable Gemini to execute tasks directly within Android apps. Starting with Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 devices, users can ask Gemini to find photos, manage calendars, or order food without manually opening apps. Android 17 will expand these AI agent capabilities to more users and developers.

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Google unveils AppFunctions to let Gemini automate tasks across Android apps

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Google launches dedicated Gemini Enterprise app to bring AI agents to workplace mobile devices

Google has released a standalone Gemini Enterprise mobile app designed specifically for business users, replacing the former Google Agentspace platform. The invite-only app addresses limitations in the standard Gemini app by offering full access to corporate Google Workspace extensions, secure workplace controls, and agentic AI capabilities for non-technical employees.

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Google launches dedicated Gemini Enterprise app to bring AI agents to workplace mobile devices

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Google absorbs Alphabet's Intrinsic robotics venture to accelerate physical AI ambitions

Alphabet is folding its robotics software company Intrinsic into Google after five years of independent operation. The AI robotics company will work closely with Google DeepMind and leverage Gemini AI models to make industrial robots more accessible. The strategic shift signals Google's commitment to physical AI as the next frontier in AI commercialization.

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Google absorbs Alphabet's Intrinsic robotics venture to accelerate physical AI ambitions

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Hut 8 stock surges as earnings reveal aggressive AI pivot away from Bitcoin mining

Hut 8 shares climbed despite reporting a $2.63 per share loss in Q4, as investors focused on the company's strategic pivot to AI infrastructure. The miner secured a massive 15-year, $7 billion contract with Fluidstack backed by Google, signaling its shift from traditional Bitcoin mining to high-density data centers serving energy-intensive AI workloads.

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Hut 8 stock surges as earnings reveal aggressive AI pivot away from Bitcoin mining

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Trump bans Anthropic from government as AI companies clash with Pentagon over weapons and surveillance

President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's AI tools after the company refused to give the Pentagon unrestricted access to its technology. The dispute centers on Anthropic's refusal to allow its AI models to be used for mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons. OpenAI quickly stepped in to fill the void, raising questions about how AI companies should balance ethical boundaries with national security demands.

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Trump bans Anthropic from government as AI companies clash with Pentagon over weapons and surveillance

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Galaxy S26 Gets Scam Detection With Gemini AI to Protect You From Scam Calls and Texts

Google's Scam Detection feature, previously exclusive to Pixel phones, now arrives on Samsung's Galaxy S26 series. Using Gemini AI, the feature analyzes calls and texts in real-time to identify fraud patterns, alerting users with audio and haptic warnings. The expansion marks a shift from Pixel exclusivity, though initial rollout is limited to US English speakers.

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Galaxy S26 Gets Scam Detection With Gemini AI to Protect You From Scam Calls and Texts

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Google's Circle to Search now identifies multiple objects at once, powered by Gemini 3

Google upgraded Circle to Search with Gemini 3, enabling multi-object search capabilities on Samsung Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 devices. The update allows users to identify and search for multiple items in a single image simultaneously, whether shopping for entire outfits or exploring complex scenes like coral reefs. A new virtual try-on feature integrates directly into the search overlay.

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Google's Circle to Search now identifies multiple objects at once, powered by Gemini 3

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Google's Gemini AI now automates multi-step tasks on Android while Apple's Siri features stall

Google launched AI task automation for Gemini on Android, letting users delegate ride-hailing and food delivery orders on Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26 devices. The beta feature runs apps in a secure virtual window, requiring user approval before final submission. Meanwhile, Apple continues delaying similar Siri capabilities announced at WWDC 2024.

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Google's Gemini AI now automates multi-step tasks on Android while Apple's Siri features stall

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Google apologizes after push notification includes racial slur in BAFTA awards coverage

Google sent out a notification containing a racial slur while linking to coverage of a Tourette syndrome incident at the BAFTA Film Awards. The company apologized and removed the offensive push notification, claiming it was a system error rather than AI-generated content. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about automated news distribution and AI errors in news alerts.

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Google apologizes after push notification includes racial slur in BAFTA awards coverage

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Google acquires ProducerAI, bringing AI music generation tool backed by The Chainsmokers to Labs

Google has acquired ProducerAI, an AI-powered music platform backed by The Chainsmokers, integrating it into Google Labs. The generative AI music tool uses Google DeepMind's Lyria 3 model to transform text and image prompts into audio, enabling users to generate beats, remix songs, and create custom soundtracks through conversational AI. The move expands Google's AI music capabilities amid ongoing copyright debates in the industry.

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Google acquires ProducerAI, bringing AI music generation tool backed by The Chainsmokers to Labs

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Google bans Gemini accounts over OpenClaw usage as compute costs spiral out of control

Google has suspended customer accounts for using OpenClaw with its Gemini AI services and Antigravity platform, citing overwhelming compute demand. Users paying $250 per month for AI Ultra subscriptions lost access without warning, sparking debate over whether the usage was truly malicious or simply unexpected. The crackdown reveals how AI companies struggle to balance flat-rate pricing with actual infrastructure costs.

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Google bans Gemini accounts over OpenClaw usage as compute costs spiral out of control

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Google Gemini users report months of chat histories have vanished in widespread bug

Google Gemini users are reporting that months of conversations with the AI chatbot have disappeared from both mobile and desktop platforms. The issue, which Google attributes to a bug that temporarily hid chat history, has sparked frustration among paid subscribers who rely on the service for work. While Google promises a fix, some users report their data reappearing only to vanish again.

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Google Gemini users report months of chat histories have vanished in widespread bug

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Google's Pomelli AI Photoshoot Tool Transforms Product Marketing for Small Businesses

Google Labs has launched Pomelli, a free AI-powered marketing tool that generates professional-quality product images from basic photos. The new Photoshoot feature uses generative AI to create studio-quality images with custom backgrounds and lighting, designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses. While the tool offers cost-effective solutions for e-commerce sellers, it raises concerns as 58 percent of UK photographers report losing work to AI.

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Google's Pomelli AI Photoshoot Tool Transforms Product Marketing for Small Businesses

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