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 …
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 …
OpenAI and Google have both submitted policy proposals to the Trump administration’s upcoming “AI Action Plan,” advocating for minimal government intervention and looser copyright restrictions for AI development. These submissions follow President Trump’s revocation of Biden’s AI executive order, which had focused on safety and trustworthiness. OpenAI’s proposal emphasizes “the freedom to innovate in the …
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 announced Gemma 3, its latest collection of open-source AI models built with the same technology that powers its Gemini 2.0 models. Gemma 3 is specifically designed to run efficiently on a single GPU or TPU, making it accessible for developers working with limited hardware resources. The new model family comes in four sizes: …
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 …
Chegg has filed a lawsuit against Google, claiming that Google’s AI Overviews feature in search results is damaging its business, CNBC reports. The online education company alleges that Google uses Chegg’s proprietary content without compensation and that AI-generated summaries appearing above regular search results are reducing traffic to its website. According to the lawsuit filed …