Google has introduced a new AI image generation tool called Whisk that enables users to create images using existing images as prompts rather than text descriptions. According to Jay Peters from The Verge, the tool allows users to specify subject, scene, and style through image inputs or Google-suggested examples. Users can refine generated images through …
Google has announced significant updates to its AI-powered note-taking application NotebookLM, including a new interactive feature for its Audio Overviews function and an enterprise-focused version called NotebookLM Plus. The application, which has gained popularity for its ability to generate podcast-like conversations between AI hosts based on source materials, now allows users to directly interact with …
Google Cloud has launched Agentspace, a new platform for creating and deploying AI agents across enterprise environments. According to Larry Dignan’s report, the platform aims to automate various business tasks in sales, marketing, HR, and software development. The system integrates with multiple enterprise applications including Salesforce, Microsoft SharePoint, and GitHub. Agentspace offers three pricing tiers, …
Independent developer Simon Willison has conducted extensive testing of Google’s newly announced Gemini 2.0 Flash model, documenting the results on his blog. The tests reveal significant capabilities in multimodal processing, spatial reasoning, and code execution. The model demonstrated exceptional accuracy in analyzing complex images, as shown in a detailed assessment of a crowded pelican photograph …
Google has announced Gemini 2.0, its latest artificial intelligence model that introduces significant advances in multimodal capabilities and autonomous agent features. The experimental version, Gemini 2.0 Flash, is being released first to developers and trusted testers through Google’s AI platforms. According to Google, the new model can generate text, images, and multilingual audio while operating …
Former Google employees are playing a significant role in shaping the artificial intelligence industry, according to a new study by WriterBuddy.ai. The research found that 14 of the top 50 AI startups are led by ex-Google staff, with these companies collectively raising $14.7 billion in funding and achieving a combined valuation of $71.6 billion. The …
DeepMind has announced Genie 2, an artificial intelligence model capable of creating playable 3D environments from single images and text prompts. The model, unveiled on December 4, 2024, represents an advancement over its predecessor Genie 1, which was limited to 2D worlds. According to DeepMind, Genie 2 can generate interactive environments that respond to keyboard …
Google has made its new artificial intelligence video generation model Veo available through its Vertex AI platform. The model can create high-definition 1080p videos from text or image prompts in various visual styles, with clips potentially exceeding one minute in length. The technology includes built-in safeguards against harmful content and copyright violations, according to Google. …
Three leading members of Google’s NotebookLM team have departed the company to establish their own AI venture, according to reporting by Charles Rollet for TechCrunch. Former team lead Raiza Martin, designer Jason Spielman, and engineer Stephen Hughes will focus on developing consumer-oriented artificial intelligence products. The startup remains in stealth mode with minimal public information …
Google Cloud has launched AI Agent Space, a new ecosystem program enabling businesses to develop and deploy AI agents for task automation and process optimization. As reported by Carl Franzen for VentureBeat, this initiative positions Google alongside competitors Microsoft, SAP, and Salesforce in the enterprise AI market. The platform provides partners with development tools, engineering …