The US Department of Defense has signed contracts worth up to $200 million each with Google, OpenAI, and xAI to help strengthen national security through advanced artificial intelligence tools. According to international reports, these agreements aim to develop AI systems that will assist Pentagon operations in facing emerging security challenges. The tools will be used […]
Pakistani creators get Veo 3: Google’s AI video tool goes global
Google has expanded access to its advanced creative AI tools, Veo 3 and Flow, to users in over 150 countries, including Pakistan. These tools allow users to convert photos into dynamic eight-second videos with sound using AI-powered photo-to-video features. Google made the announcement on Friday, highlighting the growing popularity of these tools among global users. […]
“Google Unveils Major AI Upgrades with Gemini 2.5 and Creative Tools”
Google has unveiled a sweeping set of AI-powered updates across its product ecosystem, marking a major step forward in how artificial intelligence is shaping user experiences. The announcements spotlight enhancements in search, creative tools, productivity, and the core Gemini model. At the centre of the update is Gemini 2.5, which introduces advanced features […]
Google launches new chatbot for children aged 13 and above
Google has announced the launch of a new AI chatbot called Gemini for children aged 13 and older. The company stated that this special version of Gemini will be designed with safety in mind, ensuring that minors can use it securely. Currently, young users can access Gemini only through devices owned by parents or adults. […]
Restructuring at google: Job cuts impact android and pixel teams
Google has dismissed hundreds of employees from its Platforms and Devices division, which handles Android, Pixel phones, and Chrome. This decision was reported on Friday, based on an insider source. The layoffs come after Google offered a voluntary buyout to its employees in January. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring at Google. The […]
Google settles racial bias claims with $28 million agreement
Google has agreed to pay $28 million to settle a lawsuit claiming racial bias. This lawsuit alleges that the tech company favored white and Asian employees over Hispanic, Latino, Native American, and other minority workers regarding pay and job opportunities. The settlement has received preliminary approval and addresses issues raised in a case that began […]
Google launches AI-powered advertiser features in push for automation
Alphabet’s Google said on Wednesday it is launching two new artificial intelligence-powered features for advertisers that will automatically find the best ad placements for brands across the tech company’s services. AI has dominated the tech industry in recent months as Google and other companies have developed novel chatbots that can respond to users in open-ended […]
45,000 Google scholarships announced for Pakistani students this year
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haq has said that an agreement has been inked with Google for 45,000 scholarships, which we hope will increase up to 450,000 next year. At least 40 per cent of the scholarships of Google will be for women, the state news agency reported. He said this […]
Google plans to upgrade search with AI chat, video clips
Google is planning to make its search engine more “visual, snackable, personal, and human,” with a focus on serving young people globally, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing documents. The move comes as artificial intelligence (AI) applications such as ChatGPT are rapidly gaining in popularity, highlighting a technology that could upend the way […]
Biden meets Microsoft, Google CEOs on AI dangers
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden met with CEOs of top artificial intelligence companies including Microsoft and Alphabet’s Google on Thursday and made clear they must ensure their products are safe before they are deployed. Generative artificial intelligence has become a buzzword this year, with apps such as ChatGPT capturing the public’s fancy, sparking a rush among companies to launch […]