Google has launched a new Video Overviews feature for its AI note-taking app, NotebookLM, designed to simplify complex information through slides and voiceovers. The tool extracts data from user-uploaded materials to create engaging visual summaries. Initially available in English, Google plans to expand support for multiple languages and refine content presentation.
Google has enhanced its Imagen 4 model, now ranking among the top three in AI image generation. The upgraded Imagen4Ultra offers improved quality, faster speeds, and competitive pricing, positioning it as a strong rival to OpenAI's GPT-4o and Seedream3.0.
Google has launched an AI-enhanced search mode in the UK, enabling users to ask complex questions and receive detailed, AI-generated answers. The feature leverages the Gemini 2.5 model and supports voice and image queries, aiming to improve search accuracy and user experience.
Google has introduced 'Web Guide,' a new AI-driven feature that reorganizes search results for better usability. Powered by the Gemini model, it categorizes information and provides summaries, offering a more intuitive search experience while allowing users to revert to traditional results.
Google Labs has introduced Opal, a no-code AI tool that enables users to build applications using natural language and visual workflows. Currently in beta for U.S. users, Opal integrates with Google's AI models like Gemini, democratizing AI development for non-technical users.
Alphabet's Q2 2025 financial report reveals Google's AI dominance, with 980 trillion monthly tokens processed and AI Overviews reaching 2 billion users. Cloud revenue surged 32%, driven by AI infrastructure investments.
A Pew Research Center study reveals Google's AI Overview feature is dramatically reducing clicks to external websites. The AI-generated summaries keep users within Google's ecosystem, with Wikipedia and government sites benefiting most while news publishers face traffic declines.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai highlights AI's transformative impact on all company operations in Q2 earnings. Alphabet reports $96.4B revenue (14% YoY growth), driven by AI Overview and AI Mode adoption. The company plans $85B capital expenditure to expand data centers amid rising competition.
YouTube has announced groundbreaking AI tools for Shorts creators, including an image-to-video feature that transforms static photos into dynamic clips. The platform also introduced creative AI effects and revealed plans for more advanced video generation tools. These innovations aim to democratize content creation while maintaining transparency through watermarks.
Microsoft's AI strategy head Mustafa Suleyman has recruited over 20 key employees from Google's DeepMind, including former Gemini chatbot lead Amar Subramanya. The talent war highlights escalating competition in AI development, with tech giants offering high salaries while simultaneously conducting layoffs.
Google has released the stable version of its Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite AI model, offering a balance of speed and cost-efficiency. Priced competitively at $0.10 per million input tokens, it supports up to 1 million tokens of context and outperforms previous versions in benchmarks.
OpenAI's plan to acquire AI startup Windsurf has collapsed, with Google instead hiring its CEO and core team. Windsurf, formerly Codeium, had raised $200M and reached a $1.25B valuation. Google secured non-exclusive tech licenses but won't control the company, which will continue operating independently under interim leadership.
Google has launched 'Featured' notebooks in its AI-powered NotebookLM app, offering pre-loaded research content from renowned authors and publications. Users can interact with the material using AI tools, including an AI podcast creator, enhancing learning efficiency. The update builds on recent sharing features, with over 140,000 public notebooks shared in the past month.
Google has announced the second class of its AI Infrastructure Academy, supporting seed to Series A startups tackling cybersecurity, education, and transportation with equity-free resources. The program includes virtual training and a summit at Google HQ, building on last year's successful alumni.
Google has integrated an image-to-video feature into its Veo3 AI video generator via the Gemini app, enabling users to create over 40 million videos in just seven weeks. The tool, available in 150+ countries, includes digital watermarks for content traceability and supports audio descriptions.
