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Google sets timeline to phase out Google Assistant in favor of Gemini

Google has announced the official timeline for phasing out Google Assistant on eligible Android devices, marking the beginning of a major transition toward its next-generation artificial intelligence assistant, Gemini. According to the company, the rollout will begin on September 4, 2026, with eligible......

Google reshapes AI leadership as Demis Hassabis steps back from daily management

Google has launched a major overhaul of its artificial intelligence leadership, announcing a new organizational structure that will see DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis step away from day-to-day management while taking on a broader strategic role focused on the future of AI research. The restructuring......

Google backs $200 billion initiative to expand AI chip infrastructure

Google is reportedly leading a major investment initiative valued at approximately $200 billion to accelerate the expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure and strengthen the global supply of advanced AI chips. The ambitious project is expected to support the growing demand for high-performance......

French actor Denis Podalydès files legal complaint over AI-generated voice deepfakes on YouTube

French actor Denis Podalydès has launched legal action against the creator of a YouTube channel accused of using artificial intelligence to replicate his voice without permission, in a case that highlights the growing legal and ethical challenges surrounding AI-generated content. The complaint......

Google withdraws AI image generation feature from Google Earth over misinformation concerns

Google has suspended a newly introduced artificial intelligence feature in Google Earth after researchers and digital verification experts warned that it could be exploited to generate convincing fake satellite imagery and fuel online misinformation. The company announced that it had temporarily removed......

AI-generated satellite imagery raises new concerns over misinformation in conflict zones

Advances in artificial intelligence are raising fresh concerns about the reliability of satellite imagery, as increasingly sophisticated AI tools are now capable of generating or modifying highly realistic images that may be difficult to distinguish from authentic photographs. Recent discussions have......

Scale AI appoints former Google Cloud executive Francis DeSouza as CEO

Artificial intelligence company Scale AI has appointed former Google Cloud executive Francis DeSouza as its new Chief Executive Officer, a leadership change aimed at accelerating the company's expansion in AI data services and enterprise applications. DeSouza will officially assume the role on August......

Google ends YouTube support for older Android phones

Google has begun phasing out technical support for the YouTube application on smartphones running older versions of the Android operating system, a move that could affect a large number of users with outdated devices. The change reportedly applies to phones running Android 6.0 Marshmallow and earlier......

Tech giants urge Trump to avoid restricting open-source artificial intelligence

A growing debate over the future of artificial intelligence regulation in the United States has brought major technology companies into the spotlight, with several industry leaders urging the Trump administration to avoid imposing strict restrictions on open-source AI models. The companies argue that......