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Google AI Mode Taps Gmail and Photos for Personalized Responses — Here's What That Means
Google's AI Mode just got personal — literally. The search giant is now letting its AI assistant tap into your Gmail inbox and Photos library to generate customized responses, while claiming it doesn't train on the content itself.
Google DeepMind's Veo 3.1 Brings Vertical Video and Better Control to AI Generation
Google DeepMind just shipped Veo 3.1 with native vertical video support—a clear play for mobile and social media creators. The update also promises better consistency and control, keeping pressure on Sora, Runway, and Kling.
Google Removes Some Dangerous AI Health Summaries—But Leaves Others Active
After a Guardian investigation exposed dangerous health misinformation in Google's AI Overviews—including liver test data that could mislead seriously ill patients—the company disabled only some problematic queries. The partial fix exposes a troubling reality about auditing AI at scale.
Apple Chooses Google's Gemini AI to Power Siri's Biggest Upgrade—Here's What It Means
Apple is turning to rival Google's Gemini AI to power Siri's next major upgrade. The partnership marks a stunning reversal for a company that has long championed on-device intelligence and raises pointed questions about Apple's AI ambitions.
Google's New AI Commerce Protocol Could Define How Agents Shop for You
Google just made its move to define how AI agents will shop on your behalf. The new commerce protocol lets merchants offer discounts directly in AI mode results—a first step toward an agentic economy where your AI assistant negotiates deals for you.
Google Classroom Now Turns Lessons Into AI Podcasts — Here's Why It Matters for EdTech
Google Classroom is rolling out a Gemini-powered feature that transforms lesson content into podcast-style audio. It's the clearest sign yet that AI content transformation is going mainstream in education — and teachers are the target users.
Google's Gemini TV Features Signal Aggressive Push for Ambient AI in Your Living Room
At CES 2026, Google previewed Gemini features for Google TV that let you find photos, edit images, and adjust settings with natural language. It's the clearest signal yet that Google sees the television as a beachhead for ambient AI in the home.
Google Med-Gemini Hallucinated 'Basilar Ganglia' — What This Means for Healthcare AI
Google's Med-Gemini model confidently referenced the 'basilar ganglia' — a brain structure that doesn't exist. The error raises urgent questions about deploying AI in clinical settings where hallucinations could harm patients.