Tag: Google

Google DeepMind jumps back into open source AI race with new model Gemma

Google DeepMind has introduced Gemma, a set of 2B and 7B open-source models created using the same technology as the recent Gemini models. The Gemma models are accompanied by pre-trained and instruction-tuned variants and will be available under a permissive commercial license along with a new Responsible Generative AI toolkit. Google is offering toolchains for […]

Google Gemini’s ‘wokeness’ sparks debate over AI censorship

Google’s latest consumer-facing AI chatbot, Gemini, has stirred controversy within the tech community due to its inaccurate image generation. People have reported examples of historically inaccurate and pandering image outputs, prompting Google Senior Director Jack Krawczyk to acknowledge the issue and pledge to rectify it promptly. Gemini, unveiled late last year as a rival to […]

Google DeepMind forms a new org focused on AI safety

Google’s Gemini AI model, known for generating realistic content based on prompts, has faced criticism for being capable of producing deceptive information, including false political content and fabricated details. This has drawn ire from policymakers and raised concerns about the misuse of AI tools for disinformation purposes.   In response to this backlash, Google, despite […]

Google says it removed over 170m fake reviews with new algorithm

Google announced that it removed over 170 million fake reviews in 2023, a 45% increase from the previous year, emphasizing its continuous efforts to combat misleading content. With a new machine learning algorithm, Google also eliminated more than 12 million fake business profiles and 14 million policy-violating videos. The tech giant highlights the challenge of […]

A new satellite will use Google’s AI to map methane leaks from space

A collaboration between MethaneSAT and Google is set to revolutionize methane leak detection in the oil and gas industry. MethaneSAT’s sophisticated software and spectrometers will be deployed in orbit to identify methane plumes and map out the industry’s infrastructure globally. By leveraging Google’s image detection algorithms, the project aims to provide invaluable insights into the […]

Don’t tell your AI anything personal, Google warns in new Gemini privacy notice

Google’s Gemini Apps Privacy Hub sheds light on the data collected by Gemini applications, including conversations, location, feedback, and usage information. While Google claims to utilize this data to enhance products and services, the real concern arises regarding who has access to users’ conversations. Despite Google’s assurance of privacy protection and data anonymization, users are […]

Google launches €25M AI drive to ‘empower’ Europe’s workforce

Google’s recent €25mn training program aims to equip Europe’s workforce with AI skills to navigate the future job market. Targeting vulnerable communities, the initiative offers tailored AI training and support to address widening inequalities. Partnering with social enterprises and nonprofits, Google seeks to ensure inclusivity in AI adoption.   With a focus on granting foundational […]

How Google Lookout’s AI can describe images for the visually impaired

After pioneering AI assistance for the visually impaired with Google Lookout, the tech giant continues to make waves with its latest Image Q+A feature. This addition allows users to interact with images using their voice or text input, receiving detailed descriptions in return. Want to know the color of that banana in the picture or […]

Gemini Rising: Google Pitches an AI Model to Challenge ChatGPT Plus for $20 a Month

Google has thrown down the gauntlet in the world of AI with the rebranding of Bard to Gemini and the launch of its premium tier, Gemini Advanced. Sundar Pichai hailed this move as ‘the next step in the Gemini era,’ positioning Google to take on heavyweights like ChatGPT Plus. Despite keeping its core technology unchanged, […]

Google DeepMind proposes ‘self-discover’ framework for LLMs, improves GPT-4 performance

Google DeepMind and the University of Southern California have unveiled an innovative ‘self-discover’ prompting framework to enhance reasoning capabilities. This morning’s publication on arXiV and Hugging Face introduces a revolutionary approach that surpasses existing techniques, significantly boosting the performance of esteemed models like OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Google’s PaLM 2.   Dubbed ‘self-discover,’ this cutting-edge framework […]

Google reportedly rebranding Bard to Gemini, adding ‘Advanced’ subscription service

Google has rebranded its AI assistant from Bard to Gemini, emphasizing accessibility to Google AI for all users across supported countries and languages. With the introduction of Gemini Advanced, users can access Google’s latest AI advancements, including the powerful Ultra 1.0 model, for complex tasks like coding and logical reasoning. The new Gemini app aims […]

Google releases GenAI tools for music creation

Google has released MusicFX, an upgrade to its music-generating tool, MusicLM. With the ability to create tunes and music loops of up to 70 seconds in length, this model promises higher-quality and faster music generation. Now available to the public via Google’s AI Test Kitchen app, MusicFX uses text prompts to craft personalized tracks, providing […]

Google reveals another text-to-image generative AI tool, ImageFX

Google is introducing updates to its generative AI tools, including ImageFX, MusicFX, and TextFX, with improvements in speed, quality, and usability. The new ImageFX interface features “expressive chips” to facilitate quick experimentation with image creation and ideas.Changes in Imagen 2 model have led to advancements in generating high-quality AI images while addressing safety concerns and […]

Google Maps is getting “supercharged” with generative AI

Google Maps is integrating generative AI to provide personalized recommendations based on large language models and user insights, initially available in the US and later in other countries.   The generative AI will use sophisticated language models to analyze Maps’ detailed information about more than 250 million places and trusted insights from the community to […]

Google Bard gets image generation and a more capable Gemini Pro to take on ChatGPT

Google’s Bard AI chatbot is being updated to include image generation capabilities and the more capable Gemini Pro, making it a more globally accessible and helpful AI collaborator.   Google is experimenting with ImageFX, a new image generation tool, and expanding the availability of Gemini Pro to over 40 languages across more than 230 countries […]

New education features to help teachers save time and support students

In a bid to improve education, Google has introduced an array of new Chromebooks and over 30 Google for Education features at the Bett exhibition. From using AI in the classroom to creating interactive video activities, the focus is on enhancing productivity and personalizing learning. The updates also emphasize greater connectivity across platforms and products, […]

Google adds AI to Android Auto to reduce driver distraction

Google is set to revolutionize the driving experience with the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) features to Android Auto, aimed at minimizing distractions for drivers. The new functionality will include the ability to summarize and suggest responses for long messages or chats, provide estimated time of arrival (ETA) based on Google Maps route, and enable […]

Gmail: Google is reportedly adding an AI voice feature

Google’s AI-assisted email drafting feature, “Help Me Write,” may soon support voice commands, allowing users to dictate email prompts on the Gmail mobile app. The feature uses generative AI to assist users in drafting emails and is currently available through the Labs testing ground for new AI features. Google has been actively introducing AI-related features […]

Google Update Reveals AI Will Read All Your Private Messages

The article discusses Google’s introduction of Bard, an AI assistant that will analyze private messages on Android smartphones. Bard will analyze the content of messages, including sentiment and relationship dynamics, in order to personalize responses. This raises concerns about privacy and data security, particularly as the data will be sent to the cloud for processing […]

Nvidia’s Big Tech Rivals Put Their Own A.I. Chips on the Table

Amazon’s $4 billion investment in Anthropic, a San Francisco-based start-up focusing on artificial intelligence, was driven by its interest in building specialized computer chips to compete with Nvidia, a dominant force in the A.I. chip market.   The expansion of generative A.I. has revealed the heavy reliance of big tech companies such as Amazon, Google, […]

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