Opinion: Google’s new Gemini 3 model can be a digital coworker

Google’s latest artificial intelligence model, Gemini 3, represents a significant step beyond conversational chatbots. The model functions as an agent that can understand complex goals and execute multi-step tasks on a computer. Ethan Mollick writes for his Substack newsletter “One Useful Thing” about his tests of the new system. He concludes that AI is evolving …

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Google removes Gemma model from AI Studio following defamation accusations

Google has removed its Gemma AI model from AI Studio after U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn accused it of generating false claims about her. The Republican senator from Tennessee stated that when asked about sexual misconduct accusations, Gemma fabricated a story involving a 1987 state senate campaign and a state trooper. Blackburn clarified that none of …

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Apple plans to pay Google $1 billion annually for AI to power Siri overhaul

Apple is preparing to pay Google approximately $1 billion per year to use an advanced AI model for a major Siri redesign. Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg that the two tech giants are finalizing an agreement giving Apple access to Google’s Gemini technology. The deal centers on a custom 1.2 trillion parameter AI model, significantly …

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Google Photos integrates new AI tools for editing with text prompts

Google is enhancing its Photos app with three new artificial intelligence features for easier and more realistic image editing. The tools are powered by Nano Banana, an image-editing model from Google DeepMind that specializes in preserving the likeness of people and pets during alterations. As Elyse Betters Picaro reports for ZDNet, the “Help me edit” …

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Google AI Mode: What content creators have to do now

For years, the world seemed simple: you create valuable content, and search engines like Google sent you traffic. It was the core bargain of the open web. That fundamental agreement is now being rewritten by AI. Instead of acting as a directory that sends users to your website, Google’s new AI Mode is designed to …

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Google launches Veo 3.1 with audio and advanced editing tools for Flow

Google DeepMind introduces major updates to its video generation platform Flow, including the new Veo 3.1 model and expanded creative controls. Jess Gallegos and Thomas Iljic write in the official Google Blog. Flow users have generated over 275 million videos since the platform launched five months ago. The latest updates address user requests for more …

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Google expands Nano Banana image generation to multiple products

Google has integrated its Nano Banana image generation model into several products, including AI Mode search, Google Lens, and NotebookLM. The model, officially called Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, allows users to create and edit images through text prompts. In Google’s AI Mode search interface, users can now access image generation through a new plus icon …

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Google’s Gemini Enterprise wants to compete for workplace AI market

Google Cloud has introduced Gemini Enterprise, a new AI platform designed to bring artificial intelligence tools to everyday employees across organizations. The company is positioning the platform as what Google Cloud’s CEO Thomas Kurian calls “the new front door for AI in the workplace.” The platform costs $30 per user per month and aims to …

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Google releases AI model that can use websites and apps

Google DeepMind has launched a new specialized AI model that allows software agents to interact with graphical user interfaces. In an official post, Google DeepMind reports that the Gemini 2.5 Computer Use model enables AI to perform tasks on websites and mobile apps by clicking, typing, and scrolling just like a human. The model works …

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