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Google launched its deepest AI research agent yet — on the same day OpenAI dropped GPT-5.2
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Google launched its deepest AI research agent yet — on the same day OpenAI dropped GPT-5.2
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Google's AI try-on feature for clothes now works with just a selfie | TechCrunch
Google is testing AI-powered article overviews on participating publications' Google News pages as part of a new pilot program, the search giant...
Google's AI try-on feature for clothes now works with just a selfie | TechCrunch
Reuters
Google names Amin Vahdat as new chief of AI infrastructure buildout, Semafor reports
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Google names Amin Vahdat as new chief of AI infrastructure buildout, Semafor reports
TechCrunch
Google's answer to the AI arms race — promote the guy behind its data center tech
Amin Vahdat has been promoted to chief technologist for AI ... TechCrunch Mobility is your destination for transportation news and insight.
Google's answer to the AI arms race — promote the guy behind its data center tech
SCMP
AI race: Meta reported to use Alibaba’s Qwen for ‘Avocado’ model in likely win for China
American tech giant Meta Platforms is reportedly using an open-source artificial intelligence model developed by Alibaba Group Holding to reinvigorate its faltering AI efforts in another likely win for Chinese AI. According to a Bloomberg report on Wednesday, Facebook owner Meta was using Alibaba’s Qwen model, along with other open-source models from Google and OpenAI, as part of the training process for a new model code-named Avocado, which was expected to be released in the spring. The report...
AI race: Meta reported to use Alibaba’s Qwen for ‘Avocado’ model in likely win for China
CNBC
Google’s AI unit DeepMind announces its first 'automated research lab' in the UK
The lab will use AI and robotics to run experiments and will open next year, as the U.K. government deepens ties with U.S. tech companies.
Google’s AI unit DeepMind announces its first 'automated research lab' in the UK
TechCrunch
Google is testing AI-powered article overviews on select publications' Google News pages
As part of the new AI pilot program, the company will work with publishers to experiment with new features in Google News. By adding AI-powered...
Google is testing AI-powered article overviews on select publications' Google News pages
Bloomberg
Is India Finally Having Its AI Moment?
Microsoft, Amazon and Google are pouring billions into AI investments in India. Will this be the country’s breakthrough AI moment? Saritha Rai explains. (Source: Bloomberg)
Is India Finally Having Its AI Moment?
Bloomberg
Google’s French Assets Targeted by Its Defunct Russian Unit
The Russian liquidator of Alphabet Inc.’s Google arm filed an order to seize some of the firm’s assets in France, in the latest example of the tension between Russian courts and international firms.
Google’s French Assets Targeted by Its Defunct Russian Unit
Reuters
Warby Parker, Google to launch AI-powered smart glasses in 2026 | Reuters
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Warby Parker, Google to launch AI-powered smart glasses in 2026 | Reuters
CNBC
‘Greetings, earthlings’: Nvidia-backed Starcloud trains first AI model in space as orbital data center race heats up
The company's Starcloud-1 satellite is running Gemma, an open model from Google, marking the first time in history that an LLM has been trained in outer space.
‘Greetings, earthlings’: Nvidia-backed Starcloud trains first AI model in space as orbital data center race heats up
Axios
U.S. military to use Google Gemini for new AI platform - Axios
... The future of American warfare is here, and it's spelled A-I," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said ... Decode key cybersecurity news and insights with...
U.S. military to use Google Gemini for new AI platform - Axios
CNBC
SF mayor's downtown revival project has reeled in $60 million from Google, OpenAI and others
San Francisco's Downtown Development Corporation has received $60 million in early commitments, up from $40 million at its launch in April.
SF mayor's downtown revival project has reeled in $60 million from Google, OpenAI and others
CNBC
From Llamas to Avocados: Meta's shifting AI strategy is causing internal confusion
Meta’s push to develop its next frontier model, codenamed Avocado, under new AI leadership is creating internal friction as it races rivals OpenAI and Google.
From Llamas to Avocados: Meta's shifting AI strategy is causing internal confusion
Reuters
Google faces EU antitrust investigation into AI Overviews, YouTube - Reuters
Google's AI Overviews are AI-generated summaries that appear ... Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world's...
Google faces EU antitrust investigation into AI Overviews, YouTube - Reuters
CNBC
Google hit with EU antitrust investigation over use of online content for AI
It's the latest in a string of actions the European Commission has taken against U.S. big tech companies.
Google hit with EU antitrust investigation over use of online content for AI
Bloomberg
Google Hit by EU Abuse of Dominance Probe Over AI Tools
Google has been hit by a European Union probe over suspicions the US tech giant is abusing its market power in its rollout of artificial intelligence, days after Meta Platforms Inc. was targeted by a similar probe.
Google Hit by EU Abuse of Dominance Probe Over AI Tools
CNBC
Google to launch first of its AI glasses in 2026
That includes the first of Google's AI glasses in partnership with Warby Parker.
Google to launch first of its AI glasses in 2026
Bloomberg
Google Says First AI Glasses With Gemini Will Arrive in 2026
Alphabet Inc.’s Google said it’s working to create two different categories of artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses to compete next year with existing models from Meta Platforms Inc.: one with screens, and another that’s audio focused.
Google Says First AI Glasses With Gemini Will Arrive in 2026
CNBC
Waymo crosses 450,000 weekly paid rides as Alphabet robotaxi unit widens lead on Tesla
This year, Waymo debuted on freeways in three cities, and started autonomous driving in cities including Miami, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Orlando.
Waymo crosses 450,000 weekly paid rides as Alphabet robotaxi unit widens lead on Tesla
Bloomberg
NextEra Raises Bet on AI With Google, Meta and Gas Deals
NextEra Energy Inc., one of the world’s biggest renewable-energy producers, announced a series of deals aimed at meeting surging demand for electricity to run artificial intelligence systems.
NextEra Raises Bet on AI With Google, Meta and Gas Deals
CNBC
Judge finalizes remedies in Google antitrust case
A U.S. judge on Friday finalized his decision for the consequences Google will face for its search monopoly ruling, adding new details to the decided remedies.
Judge finalizes remedies in Google antitrust case
Bloomberg
Google Must Limit Default Contracts to One Year, Judge Rules
Alphabet Inc.’s Google must renegotiate any contract to make its search engine or artificial intelligence app the default for smartphones and other devices every year, a federal judge ruled.
Google Must Limit Default Contracts to One Year, Judge Rules
Bloomberg.com
Alphabet's AI Chips Are a Potential $900 Billion 'Secret Sauce' - Bloomberg.com
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Alphabet's AI Chips Are a Potential $900 Billion 'Secret Sauce' - Bloomberg.com
CNBC
Google partners with Replit, in vibe-coding push
Replit will expand usage of Google Cloud services, add more of Google's models onto its platform, and support AI coding use cases for enterprise customers.
Google partners with Replit, in vibe-coding push
CNBC
Google taps AI vibe-coder Replit in challenge to Anthropic and Cursor
Replit will expand usage of Google Cloud services, add more of Google's models onto its platform, and support AI coding use cases for enterprise customers.
Google taps AI vibe-coder Replit in challenge to Anthropic and Cursor
Bloomberg
Alphabet AI Chips Seen as Growth Driver as Gemini 3 Wins Praise
Alphabet investors are growing increasingly confident that the company's semiconductors could represent a significant driver of future revenue for Google's parent. Ryan Vlastelica reports on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
Alphabet AI Chips Seen as Growth Driver as Gemini 3 Wins Praise
SCMP
Can China fund its AI ambitions? Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt casts doubt
China’s designs on supremacy in artificial intelligence could be hindered by a funding gap in the sector, according to former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, who gave a grim assessment of the country’s AI prospects as China and the US lock horns for dominance. However, analysts said that funding would not be a concern for China’s AI development given the deep pockets of the country’s private and state investors – particularly as Beijing, Big Tech firms and investors were united in their determination...
Can China fund its AI ambitions? Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt casts doubt
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Can China fund its AI push? Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt casts doubt
China’s designs on supremacy in artificial intelligence could be hindered by a funding gap in the sector, according to former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, who gave a grim assessment of the country’s AI prospects as China and the US lock horns for dominance. However, analysts said that funding would not be a concern for China’s AI development given the deep pockets of the country’s private and state investors – particularly as Beijing, Big Tech firms and investors were united in their determination...
Can China fund its AI push? Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt casts doubt
Bloomberg
Google’s Proposals on Ad Tech Antitrust Compliance Tested by EU
The European Commission is seeking industry feedback on Google’s offer to fix alleged antitrust violations linked to its ad tech business that sparked a fine of nearly €3 billion ($3.5 billion).
Google’s Proposals on Ad Tech Antitrust Compliance Tested by EU