Google has announced plans to replace its Google Assistant with Gemini on most mobile devices by the end of 2025. The transition, which has already begun for millions of users, represents what Google calls a “platform shift” driven by generative AI technology. What is changing Google Assistant, launched in 2016 with natural language processing and …
Google has launched a new experimental feature for its AI assistant Gemini that personalizes responses based on users’ search history and other Google services. According to Dave Citron, Senior Director of Product Management for the Gemini app, this capability aims to make Gemini “a personal AI assistant” that understands individual users rather than just answering …
Google has made its Deep Research feature available to all Gemini users for free in over 45 languages, removing the previous Gemini Advanced subscription requirement. As reported by Igor Bonifacic, the tool allows users to generate comprehensive reports on complex topics. The feature now runs on Google’s new Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental model, which …
Google has announced the release of native image generation capabilities in its Gemini 2.0 Flash model, now available for developer experimentation through Google AI Studio and the Gemini API. This marks a significant advancement as Google becomes the first major U.S. tech company to integrate multimodal image generation directly within a model for consumer use. …
Google has introduced a new “AI Mode” experimental feature in Search designed to handle complex, multi-part questions and follow-ups. As reported by Aisha Malik for TechCrunch, the feature enables users to explore topics in depth directly within Google Search, competing with services like Perplexity AI and ChatGPT Search. The new feature is initially available to …
Google is introducing new capabilities to its AI assistant Gemini, allowing users to interact with videos and share their screens in real time. According to Ivan Mehta at TechCrunch, the “Screenshare” feature enables users to show Gemini what’s on their phone screen and ask related questions. For example, shoppers can get recommendations on what clothes …
Google is removing Gemini AI integration from its main iOS app and asking users to switch to the dedicated Gemini application. According to Ben Schoon from 9to5Google, the company began notifying iPhone and iPad users about this change via email. While Gemini was previously accessible through a switcher in the main Google app, newer features …
Google has introduced a new Deep Research mode for its Gemini chatbot that automatically generates detailed reports on any topic for $20 per month. As reported by Carl Franzen in VentureBeat, the tool offers similar capabilities to OpenAI’s Deep Research feature but at one-tenth of the cost. The new feature, powered by Google’s Gemini 1.5 …
Security researcher Johann Rehberger has discovered a vulnerability in Google’s Gemini AI that allows attackers to plant false long-term memories in the chatbot. As reported by Dan Goodin in Ars Technica, the hack uses a technique called “delayed tool invocation” to bypass Google’s security measures. The attack works by embedding malicious instructions in documents that …
Google has expanded its Workspace for Nonprofits program to include advanced AI features powered by Gemini. Amanda Timberg, Director of Google.org Global Programs, announced that eligible organizations can access these tools either for free or at up to 75% discount. The offering includes enterprise-grade data protection and privacy features, with certifications like SOC, ISO, and …