Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro Claims AI Benchmark Crown
Google's new Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental model leads AI benchmarks with enhanced reasoning capabilities, positioning it ahead of competing models from OpenAI and others.
Google and their dedicated research lab, DeepMind, are frontrunners in the global AI community. Their Gemini family of models are regarded as one of the frontier models. With Vertex AI, users can build, deploy, and scale efficient AI solutions on Google Cloud.
Google Acquires Wiz for $32B in Record-Breaking Cloud Security Deal
Google has agreed to acquire the cloud security firm Wiz for $32 billion, aiming to enhance its cloud security capabilities and expand multicloud protection.
Google Adds Interactive Mind Maps to NotebookLM
Google’s NotebookLM now offers interactive mind maps that help users quickly visualize and navigate complex information from their uploaded sources.
Gemini App Gets a Major Upgrade: Canvas Mode, Audio Overviews, and More
Google has added powerful new features to the Gemini app, including AI-driven Audio Overviews, an interactive Canvas for coding and document creation, and more Deep Research queries—all designed to enhance productivity and creativity.
At The Check Up, Google Showcases AI’s Role in Drug Discovery and Health Data
At its annual The Check Up event, Google announced a suite of AI-driven healthcare advancements, including TxGemma—a new open AI model for drug discovery—an AI co-scientist for biomedical research, expanded medical record APIs, and new AI-powered search features for health information.
Google to Replace Google Assistant with Gemini on Android Phones
Google will replace its long-standing Google Assistant with Gemini on mobile devices later this year, marking the end of an era for the company's original voice assistant.
Key Points
* Classic Google Assistant will no longer be accessible on most mobile devices later this year
* Google will upgrade tablets,
Google Pushes for Pro-Innovation AI Policy in Response to Trump Administration's Action Plan
Google has responded to the U.S. government’s call for an AI Action Plan, urging investment in AI infrastructure, streamlined regulations, and leadership in global AI standards to maintain America’s competitive edge.
Google DeepMind Unveils Gemini Robotics Models to Bridge AI and Physical World
Google DeepMind has launched Gemini Robotics, a suite of AI models built on Gemini 2.0, designed to enable robots to interact with the physical world more intelligently, perform dexterous tasks, and generalize across environments.
Google DeepMind’s Gemma 3 Brings Multimodal AI, 128K Context Window, and More
Google DeepMind has launched Gemma 3, the latest iteration of its open AI model family, introducing multimodal capabilities, a 128K-token context window, and a range of model sizes optimized for various computing environments.
Gmail’s New AI-Powered ‘Add to Calendar’ Button Saves You Time
Google’s Gemini AI now detects event details in emails and lets users add them to Google Calendar with a single click, simplifying scheduling for Gmail users.
Google Adds Gemini AI Assistant to Calendar for Workspace Users
Google is testing Gemini AI in Google Calendar, allowing users to manage their schedules through conversational prompts, making it easier to check events, create meetings, and find key details.
Google Introduces Gemini Embedding, Its Most Advanced Text Embedding Model Yet
Google has launched an experimental Gemini-based text embedding model, offering state-of-the-art performance, increased language support, and improved efficiency for AI-powered search, classification, and retrieval tasks.
Google Introduces “AI Mode” in Search, Expanding AI Overviews with Gemini 2.0
Googleis rolling out “AI Mode,” an experimental search experience powered by Gemini 2.0, enabling users to ask more nuanced, multi-step questions and receive AI-driven answers with enhanced reasoning, comparison, and multimodal capabilities.
Google Shopping Adds AI-Powered Fashion Search and Virtual Try-On
Google has launched a new AI-powered fashion search tool, Vision Match, allowing users to describe clothing they want and see AI-generated images of similar items, alongside updates to its AR beauty and virtual try-on tools.
Google’s Gemini Code Assist Is Now Free—With the Most Generous Usage Limits Yet
Google is launching a free version of Gemini Code Assist, offering the most generous AI-powered coding assistance yet, with up to 180,000 code completions per month and AI-powered code reviews for GitHub repositories.
Google Unveils AI Co-Scientist to Accelerate Scientific Discovery
Google has introduced an AI co-scientist built on Gemini 2.0, designed to assist researchers in generating novel hypotheses, synthesizing literature, and formulating experimental plans, with early access available through the Trusted Tester Program.
Google DeepMind’s Veo 2 Brings AI Video Generation to YouTube Shorts
The feature is now available in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, with plans for a broader rollout.
Google, OpenAI, Roblox, and Discord Form Child Safety Group to Combat Online Child Exploitation in the AI Era
The initiative seeks to create a more accessible and transparent safety infrastructure in response to growing concerns over AI’s role in online harm.
Google Launches New Gemini 2.0 Pro and Flash-Lite AI Models
With these new releases, Google is positioning Gemini as a core AI platform for developers, emphasizing flexibility, affordability, and cutting-edge performance.
Google Shifts AI Policy, Removes Weapons and Surveillance Restrictions
DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis and Senior VP James Manyika framed the update as an alignment with democratic values and national security.
Google X Spins Off Heritable Agriculture to Transform Crop Development Using AI
The company combines AI and advanced plant breeding techniques to develop more resilient and productive crops.
Google Invests Another $1 Billion in Anthropic
The investment builds on its existing 10% ownership stake in the frontier AI research lab.
Google Partners with AP to Bring Real-time News to Gemini
The partnership arrives at a crucial moment when AI companies are actively seeking reliable news sources to improve their products' accuracy and credibility.
Google Makes AI Features Free for Workspace Users
By shifting its AI features from premium add-ons to standard offerings, Google is aiming to accelerate enterprise AI adoption while simplifying its pricing structure.
Google DeepMind Partners with Apptronik to Advance Humanoid Robotics Ambitions
The partnership leverages DeepMind's expertise in AI and machine learning alongside Apptronik's decade-long experience in human-centered robotics design.