Leading Tech Firms Commit to AI Safety Including Implementation of a Kill Switch...

Leading Tech Firms Commit to AI Safety Including Implementation of a Kill Switch
In a landmark summit held in Seoul, South Korea, world governments and leading tech companies have made a series of pledges aimed at ensuring the safe and ethical development of artificial intelligence (AI). The summit, which drew participation from major tech firms such as Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Samsung, saw these companies make voluntary, nonbinding commitments to invest in AI research, testing, and safety measures. The commitments specifically target preventing AI from being used in the creation of bioweapons, spreading disinformation, or conducting automated cy ... Read More

Why Google Nest Speakers Need Gemini AI to Enhance Their Assistant...

Why Google Nest Speakers Need Gemini AI to Enhance Their Assistant
With the ongoing rivalry in the smart speaker market, users mainly have two choices: Amazon Alexa on Echo speakers and Google Assistant on the Nest Audio line. The recent unveiling of Google's Assistant powered by Gemini AI at Google I/O has highlighted the aging capabilities of the current Google Assistant. Despite Gemini's integration into various Google apps, Android, and even the iOS version of the Google app, there was no mention of its integration into the Nest line of products. During the I/O keynote, Google's Gemini AI demonstrated its potential to provide cont ... Read More

Is It Possible to Disable AI Overviews in Google Search Here is What We Know...

Is It Possible to Disable AI Overviews in Google Search Here is What We Know
By now, you're probably familiar with Google Search's AI Overviews, the AI-generated summaries that appear at the top of search results when you ask a question. Initially, these summaries were only available to users who signed up for Search Labs, allowing them to participate in Google's latest AI experiments. However, as of May 14, AI Overviews have been rolled out to all users in the US. If you haven't seen them yet, it's only a matter of time. While some users appreciate Google's effort to provide quick, organized information, others may prefer a more ha ... Read More

Google is Back to Being a True Search Company...

Google is Back to Being a True Search Company
Google’s annual developers conference, Google I/O, saw the tech giant reasserting its identity as a leading search company through ground-breaking AI developments. At the event, Google highlighted advancements that integrate AI more deeply into its search functionality, a move seen as critical to maintaining its edge against competitors like OpenAI and Microsoft. The conference keynote was dominated by AI announcements, including the futuristic assistant Project Astra and enhancements to the Gemini AI, Google's competitor to ChatGPT. These developments are designed to ma ... Read More

Unpacking Gemini Updates and AI Overviews...

Unpacking Gemini Updates and AI Overviews
At Google's annual developers conference, Google I/O, the spotlight shone brightly on artificial intelligence (AI), with over 120 mentions by the tech giant. Demonstrating its commitment to innovation, Google showcased advancements in AI integration across its platforms, notably in search and the upcoming Android 15 beta. With a focus on its core AI tools like Gemini and DeepMind, Google heralded the dawn of "the Gemini era," introducing new applications leveraging these upgrades, such as Ask Photos and AI Overviews. Gemini, Google's counterpart to Chat GPT ... Read More

Feeling swamped by your inbox Gmail new AI condenses messages for easier handling...

Feeling swamped by your inbox Gmail new AI condenses messages for easier handling
Google's commitment to AI innovation is evident with its latest unveiling at the Google I/O event, where Gmail took centre stage. The event showcased the tech giant's dedication to enhancing user experiences, particularly within its popular email platform. Through the integration of Gemini 1.5 Pro, Gmail is poised to undergo significant transformations aimed at streamlining email management. Gemini, Google's AI-based assistant, is at the heart of these developments, seamlessly integrated across Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and more. With Gemini, users already enjoy assi ... Read More