Google has launched Gemini 2.5 Deep Think, a new AI model designed for complex problem-solving, which is now available to subscribers of its Google AI Ultra plan. The company states that the model uses a technique called “parallel thinking.” This approach allows the AI to generate and consider many different ideas or solution paths at …
Google is promoting the rapid adoption of its artificial intelligence features, while new research and reports from publishers raise concerns about the technology’s impact on web traffic and the quality of information. The conflicting narratives highlight a central tension in the current evolution of web search. On a Q2 2025 investor call, Alphabet and Google …
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas believes the web browser is the most effective platform for building the next generation of artificial intelligence assistants. In a recent interview with Alex Heath for The Verge’s “Decoder” podcast, Srinivas explained that his company is betting on the browser as the key to creating AI “agents” that can perform complex …
Microsoft’s AI assistant Copilot faces an uphill battle against OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which has reached 900 million downloads compared to Copilot’s 79 million. Bloomberg reporter Matt Day highlights the software giant’s challenges in capturing consumer attention despite spending tens of billions on artificial intelligence infrastructure. CEO Satya Nadella told employees in May that Microsoft aims to …
OpenAI has released a new tool named ChatGPT Agent, designed to autonomously perform complex, multi-step tasks for users by operating a virtual computer. According to reports by Hayden Field for The Verge and Reece Rogers for Wired, the agent can handle a wide range of activities, from personal planning to professional work. The company says …
The French artificial intelligence company Mistral has announced a significant update for its chatbot, Le Chat, introducing a range of new features aimed at enhancing productivity for both individual and enterprise users. The update brings Le Chat closer in capability to competing services from companies like OpenAI and Google. A key new feature is the …
In late summer 2025, a new large language model will be made publicly available by a consortium of Swiss research institutions. According to an announcement from ETH Zurich by authors Florian Meyer and Mélissa Anchisi, the model was co-developed by researchers at EPFL, ETH Zurich, and the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre (CSCS). It aims to …
The artificial intelligence company Perplexity has launched a new web browser named Comet. According to the company’s official announcement, the product aims to fundamentally change how people use the internet by deeply integrating an AI assistant into the browsing experience. The launch and a hands-on review of the new browser were covered by Maxwell Zeff …
Chinese researchers have created a system named MemOS, designed to provide artificial intelligence with a persistent, human-like memory. According to a report by Michael Nuñez in VentureBeat, the technology addresses a fundamental limitation that causes AI models to forget information between user interactions. Current AI assistants often cannot recall past conversations, a problem the researchers …
The AI startup Moonvalley has released a new video generation model named Marey, designed specifically for the film industry. The company aims to position its tool as a collaborative partner for filmmakers rather than a replacement for human creativity. A key feature is that Marey is trained exclusively on licensed data, a strategy intended to …