Google Adds New “Ask Maps” AI Feature to Google Maps
Google is integrating its Gemini AI into Google Maps through a new “Ask Maps” feature that lets users ask complex questions through a conversational chatbot.
Google is integrating its Gemini AI into Google Maps through a new “Ask Maps” feature that lets users ask complex questions through a conversational chatbot.
Meta has acquired Moltbook, a social network where AI agents interact using the OpenClaw framework. The platform will join Meta Superintelligence Labs as the company expands its agent-based AI research.
Zoom introduces AI avatars, AI Docs, Slides, and Sheets, plus agent builder and voice translation tools to expand its AI-powered collaboration platform.
Google is expanding Gemini capabilities across Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive to help users draft documents, build spreadsheets, and analyze files using AI. The updates integrate data from personal files, emails, and the web.
Xiaomi plans to release a new smartphone processor each year and launch an AI assistant for international markets as it expands its chip design and AI ecosystem.
Nano Banana 2 delivers ultra-fast, photorealistic image generation with improved world knowledge, instruction following, and precision text rendering. Available across Gemini app, Search, AI Studio, Flow, and Google Cloud.
Perplexity unveils Perplexity Computer, a general-purpose AI system that orchestrates multiple frontier models to run complex workflows autonomously.
Google is adding a new AI agent to its vibe-coding app Opal, enabling users to build mini apps that plan and execute tasks using text prompts.
Mukesh Ambani announced a $110 billion plan to build AI computing infrastructure across India, including gigawatt-scale data centers and edge networks.
Google adds AI music generation to the Gemini app using DeepMind’s Lyria 3 model, expanding creative tools for users and YouTube creators globally.
WordPress.com has introduced a built-in AI assistant that lets site owners edit layouts, content, and images using natural language commands.
The UK government will now regulate AI chatbots under the Online Safety Act, requiring platforms like ChatGPT and Google Gemini to block illegal content or face fines.
Apple’s long-promised AI upgrade to Siri is facing further delays, with key features now expected to roll out gradually later this year or beyond.
Alphabet’s shares dropped 5% after reporting Q4 revenue of $113.8 billion, beating estimates, while projecting significant AI-related capital expenditure for 2026.
Google’s AI chatbot Gemini surpassed 750 million monthly active users, highlighting rapid adoption following recent product updates. The growth was disclosed in Alphabet’s latest earnings.