Google removes Gemini from iOS app, directs users to standalone version

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 …

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Google launches affordable research tool powered by Gemini 1.5 Pro

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 …

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Google integrates Veo 2 AI video generation into YouTube Shorts

Google has added its new AI video generation model Veo 2 to YouTube Shorts, enabling creators to produce AI-generated video clips from text descriptions. As reported by Amanda Silberling for TechCrunch, the feature builds upon the existing Dream Screen capability, which previously only allowed AI-generated backgrounds. The new integration lets users create complete video sequences …

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New security flaw allows manipulation of Gemini’s memory function

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 …

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Google extends NotebookLM Plus to consumers

Google has made NotebookLM Plus, its AI-powered note-taking and research assistant, available to individual users through the Google One AI Premium plan. As reported by Jagmeet Singh for TechCrunch, the service offers enhanced features including 500 notebooks, 300 sources per notebook, and 500 daily chat queries. The premium version costs $20 monthly, with a 50% …

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Google offers AI tools to nonprofits at steep discounts

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 …

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Google Photos adds AI watermark system to detect edited images

Google is implementing SynthID watermarks for photos modified with its Magic Editor AI feature. The system, developed by Google’s DeepMind team, embeds digital metadata tags to identify AI-altered images. According to Jess Weatherbed writing for The Verge, the feature will roll out this week. While the watermark is invisible to the naked eye, it can …

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Google tests new AI-powered search mode with employees

Google has begun internal testing of a new AI Mode for its search engine that aims to provide more comprehensive answers to complex queries. As reported by Abner Li for 9to5Google, the feature uses Gemini 2.0 to handle exploratory questions and follow-up queries that traditional search results don’t address well. The new interface appears alongside …

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Google releases new Gemini 2.0 AI models with expanded capabilities

Google has announced several new versions of its Gemini artificial intelligence models, expanding its AI portfolio with different options for developers and users. The company is making Gemini 2.0 Flash generally available through its AI Studio and Vertex AI platforms, while introducing a new cost-efficient model called Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite and an experimental version of …

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Google removes AI weapons and surveillance restrictions from ethics policy

Google has revised its AI ethics guidelines, eliminating previous restrictions on using AI for weapons and surveillance applications. According to reporting by Nitasha Tiku and Gerrit De Vynck in The Washington Post, the company removed the “Applications we will not pursue” section that had been in place since 2018. Google’s AI chief Demis Hassabis and …

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