Google’s Open Buildings project maps urban expansion across the Global South
Google Research has released the Open Buildings 2.5D Temporal Dataset, a project that tracks building changes across the Global South…
Google unveils 3 new experimental Gemini models
Google announced three new models in its Gemini family, making them available as an experimental release to gather feedback from…
The AI-embedded Google Pixel 9: Smarter than ever, for better or worse
On August 21, 2024, Google unveiled its Pixel 9 series – a huge leap in AI-powered smartphones. As generative AI…
Gemini Live voice released and new ChatGPT-4o tops LMSYS
The AI oneupmanship continued this week with simultaneous announcements of new features and improved AI models from Google and OpenAI.…
Google pulls controversial AI ad from Olympics coverage amid backlash
Google has decided to remove its “Dear Sydney” advert for Gemini from NBC’s coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The…
Google’s AI predicts weather using fraction of computing power
Google unveiled NeuralGCM, a hybrid weather prediction model that combines machine learning with traditional forecasting techniques and has surprising benefits.…
YouTube Music, Deezer test AI playlists and search functionality
YouTube Music and Deezer are beta testing and rolling out new AI features to make it easier to find music…
Google’s sustainability report demonstrates the urgent need for greener AI
Google’s 2024 Environmental Report has laid bare the company’s uphill battle to achieve its ambitious goal of net-zero carbon emissions…
AI smartphone integration is throwing up some unusual collaborations between competitors
As tech giants like Apple, Samsung, Google, and Microsoft invest heavily in AI research and development, the era of the…
Google’s Search Engine Experience (SGE) could accelerate AI’s environmental impacts
Google’s latest flagship I/O conference saw the company double down on its Search Generative Experience (SGE) – which will embed…