Google’s response to OpenAI’s ChatGPT launch sparked a dramatic two-year transformation within the tech giant, according to an extensive report by Paresh Dave and Arielle Pardes in Wired. The article details how Google, despite having developed transformer-based architecture (the “T” in ChatGPT), found itself playing catch-up in the generative AI race. When ChatGPT debuted in … Read more
Google has released new advice on how to effectively use its Deep Research tool, which is now available to all users. According to a post on the official Google blog, Deep Research helps users explore complex topics through comprehensive reports. Aarush Selvan, Gemini Senior Product Manager, and Mukund Sridhar developed the tool to reduce research … Read more
Google has introduced two new features to its AI-powered Gemini platform, enhancing its capabilities as a collaborative tool for content creation and information processing. The additions include Canvas, an interactive workspace for document and code editing, and Audio Overview, which transforms documents into podcast-style discussions. Canvas: A collaborative workspace Canvas provides users with a dedicated … Read more
A recent discovery shows that Google’s Gemini 2.0 Flash AI model can remove watermarks from images, including those from Getty Images and other stock photo providers. According to reporting by Kyle Wiggers for TechCrunch, users on social media platforms have been sharing examples of this controversial capability. Unlike some competing AI models such as Anthropic’s … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more