Google’s new image AI reasons before it creates a picture

Google’s new image generator, officially named Gemini 3 Pro Image, fundamentally changes how AI creates visuals. Instead of immediately generating a result from a prompt, the model first enters a “Thinking Mode” to reason, critique, and correct its own plan. Stephen Smith writes in Intelligence by Intent that this new approach marks a significant shift. …

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Google researchers develop AI model that can learn continuously

Researchers at Google have introduced a new AI paradigm called “Nested Learning” to address a major weakness in current large language models (LLMs). Ben Dickson reports for VentureBeat that this approach could enable AI systems to learn and update their knowledge continuously after their initial training. Today’s LLMs are largely static. Their knowledge is limited …

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Google releases advanced AI image model Nano Banana Pro

Google has launched a new image generation and editing model named Nano Banana Pro, officially called Gemini 3 Pro Image. The model is built on the company’s recently released Gemini 3 Pro large language model and introduces a range of new capabilities for creating and modifying images with a high degree of control and accuracy. …

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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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