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.
Meta Unveils New MTIA Chips for AI Data Centers
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Olivia Grant
Meta introduced four new in-house MTIA chips designed for AI training and inference as the company accelerates data center expansion. The chips aim to improve performance and reduce reliance on external hardware suppliers.
Zoom Launches AI Avatars and Productivity Tools
Zoom introduces AI avatars, AI Docs, Slides, and Sheets, plus agent builder and voice translation tools to expand its AI-powered collaboration platform.
Google Expands Gemini Across Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive
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.
OpenAI and Google Researchers Back Anthropic Lawsuit Against Pentagon
More than 30 employees from OpenAI and Google DeepMind filed a statement supporting Anthropic’s lawsuit against the U.S. Defense Department over its supply-chain risk designation.
Nvidia Plans Open-Source AI Agent Platform NemoClaw
Nvidia is reportedly developing NemoClaw, an open-source platform designed to help companies deploy AI agents for enterprise tasks. The system would include security tools and partnerships with major software providers.
Ex-Google Researcher Launches AI Robotics Startup in Tokyo
Startup Integral AI is partnering with Japanese manufacturers to develop AI models that allow industrial robots to learn tasks through observation and language prompts.
OpenAI Revenue Surpasses $25 Billion as Enterprise Demand Grows
OpenAI’s annualized revenue has surpassed $25 billion, driven by rapid enterprise adoption and partnerships with consulting firms to expand large-scale AI deployments.
Google Expands AI Mode Canvas to All US Search Users
Google has rolled out Canvas in AI Mode to all U.S. users in English, enabling people to create documents, dashboards, and interactive tools directly within Search. The feature provides a dynamic workspace for planning projects and building simple applications.
Xiaomi Plans Annual Smartphone Chips and Global AI Assistant
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Olivia Grant
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.
Google Launches Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite for High-Volume AI Workloads
Google introduced Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite, a faster and lower-cost model designed for high-volume developer workloads. The model emphasizes speed, efficiency, and scalable reasoning for real-time applications.
Google Launches Nano Banana 2: Lightning-Fast, High-Fidelity Image Generation
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.
Anthropic Stands Firm on AI Military Usage Limits
Anthropic will not ease restrictions on how its AI models can be used by the U.S. military, even after a high‑level meeting with the Pentagon.
Google Adds AI Agent to Opal for Automated Workflow Creation
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.
Former DeepMind Researcher Makes $1 Billion Bet on Self-Learning AI
Former DeepMind researcher David Silver has raised $1 billion for London-based Ineffable Intelligence, aiming to build a superintelligence that learns autonomously through experience.
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