Google and the 1 Billion Followers Summit have introduced the AI Film Award, a global competition with a USD $1 million prize. The award invites creators to produce a short film using the company’s artificial intelligence tools. Submissions are open until November 20, 2025. To be eligible, films must be between 7 and 10 minutes …
Google is updating its AI Mode for image search, enabling users to find images with conversational and vague descriptions. The Verge reports that the feature aims to make online shopping feel more natural. According to a company announcement, users can describe what they are looking for “like the way you’d talk to a friend”. This …
While many focus on artificial intelligence’s impact on Google Search, the company’s video platform YouTube is best positioned to be the biggest beneficiary of the technology. Ben Thompson writes on his website Stratechery that YouTube’s business model is perfectly suited to leverage AI for both content creation and monetization. According to Thompson, AI represents a …
Google has announced updates for its Gemini 2.5 Flash and Flash-Lite models, releasing improvements for both the public-facing Gemini app and for developers through new preview versions. According to a report by 9to5Google, users of the Gemini app will notice several enhancements to the Gemini 2.5 Flash model. Responses are now better organized with improved …
Google has announced a major update for its Chrome browser, integrating its Gemini artificial intelligence model to add a range of new features. According to an official company blog post, the changes are being rolled out to make browsing more productive and secure. Reporting by Wired notes that this move marks a significant step in …
Google is making its conversational photo editing feature available to all eligible Android users in the U.S. The tool, powered by Google’s Gemini AI, allows people to edit photos by describing changes with voice or text commands. According to an official company post, this avoids the need to switch between different tools or adjust sliders. …
Thousands of human workers who train and moderate Google’s AI models like Gemini face grueling deadlines, low pay, and exposure to distressing content. These “raters,” hired through contractors like GlobalLogic, are essential for making chatbots seem intelligent and safe but often feel invisible and expendable. This is reported by The Guardian after speaking with ten …
Google has published specific usage limits for its AI model Gemini, providing new clarity for users on its free and paid plans. The update to its Help Center article replaces previous vague statements about potential caps on prompts and features. As The Verge reports, users now have a clear understanding of their daily and monthly …
Google Photos now allows users in the US to transform still images into four-second videos for free. The Verge reports that the feature uses Google’s Veo 3 AI model and is accessible via the “Create” tab. Users can choose between “Subtle movements” or an “I’m feeling lucky” option to animate their pictures. According to Google …
The generative AI consumer app ecosystem is beginning to stabilize after years of rapid change, according to new data from venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. The firm’s fifth edition of its Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps ranking shows only 11 new entries on the web list, down from 17 newcomers in March 2025. Google …