Tag: Conversational AI
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Google Photos Expands AI Editing and Search Across 100 Countries
Overview: Google Photos doubles down on AI in 2025 Google Photos is rolling out a suite of AI-powered features designed to make photo editing, organization, and discovery faster and more intuitive. The updates include advanced editing tools that let users modify objects and people within images, an AI-driven Ask button for quick answers about a…
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Google’s Nano Banana: How the AI Image Editor Is Expanding to Search, Photos, and NotebookLM
Google Expands Nano Banana: The AI Image Editor Goes Beyond Gemini 2.5 When Google unveiled the Nano Banana image-editing model as part of Gemini 2.5 Flash, it signaled a shift toward conversational, prompt-driven image editing. The company didn’t keep the feature confined to a development sandbox. Over the summer, Nano Banana emerged as a powerful…
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Google’s AI Image Editor Nano Banana Expands to Search, Photos, and NotebookLM
Google’s AI image editor Nano Banana goes mainstream Google is expanding its ambitious conversational image editing feature, Nano Banana, beyond its experimental roots. After a summer test phase with Gemini 2.5 Flash, the AI-powered editor is now slated to arrive across multiple Google products, including Search via Lens, Google Photos, and NotebookLM. This marks a…
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How to pick your AI chatbot: green and red flags for safer use
Introduction When people say “AI,” they often mean a chatbot. These digital assistants have transformed how we work, learn, and create, but they can also lead to harmful experiences if not chosen carefully. This piece distills practical guidance from conversations with industry expert Josh Aquino, Head of Communications for Microsoft in the Philippines, about how…
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OpenAI and Jony Ive’s Secret AI Gadget: A Quiet, Palm-Sized Assistant
Introduction to a Quiet, Palm-Sized Ambition OpenAI and designer Jony Ive are reportedly collaborating on a new, screenless AI device described as roughly the size of a smartphone. The project is positioned as a personal assistant that users can carry or place on a table, blending into daily life rather than dominating it. The Financial…
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The Illusion of Kindness in Conversational AI: A Growing Concern
The Rise of Conversational AI In recent years, conversational AI has become pervasive in our daily lives. From chatbots assisting with customer service to virtual companions providing emotional support, these AI systems promise 24/7 availability, making them an attractive option for many seeking interaction. Users often find themselves sharing thoughts, frustrations, and ideas with their…
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The Illusion of Kindness in Conversational AI
Understanding Conversational AI Conversational AI has rapidly integrated into our daily lives, acting as a partner for brainstorming ideas, venting frustrations, or simply engaging in friendly chat. The convenience of 24/7 availability and a seemingly natural interaction has made these AI systems incredibly appealing. However, as their presence increases, so too do concerns about dependency…
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The Illusion of AI Empathy: A Growing Dependency Issue
The Rise of Conversational AI In recent years, conversational AI has become an integral part of our daily lives. People are increasingly turning to chatbots and virtual assistants for advice and to share their thoughts and frustrations. This shift has been fueled by the convenience of 24/7 availability and the naturalistic responses these systems provide.…