Tag: Google
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Veo 3.1: Google Adds Native Vertical Video from Images
Overview: Veo 3.1 expands how AI creates vertical video Google has upgraded its AI video tool, Veo, to version 3.1, introducing a game-changing feature for social media creators: the ability to produce native vertical videos using reference images. This update is designed to simplify the workflow for creators who depend on vertical content on platforms…
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Google’s Veo 3.1 Update Enables Native Vertical Videos From Reference Images
What the Veo 3.1 update brings Google has expanded its AI video generation capabilities with Veo 3.1, introducing native vertical video creation from reference images. The update targets social media workflows, where vertical formats are the default on platforms like Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. By feeding reference images, creators can now generate fully…
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Apple Taps Google’s Gemini AI to Power Siri: A New Era of Collaboration
Apple shifts gear in AI strategy In a move that marks a notable departure from its tradition of building core technologies in-house, Apple has announced a collaboration with Google to power Siri using Google’s Gemini AI. The decision, described by Apple as the result of a careful evaluation, signals a pragmatic pivot for the iPhone…
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Apple taps Google’s Gemini AI to power Siri: a shift in AI strategy
Apple embraces Gemini: Siri’s new AI backbone In a move that marks a notable shift in its AI strategy, Apple announced that Siri will be powered by Google’s Gemini AI. The decision follows a thorough evaluation process in which Apple weighed in-house options against Gemini’s capabilities. The announcement signals a departure from Apple’s long-standing approach…
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Google Unveils Universal Commerce Protocol: AI Agents Jumpstart a New Era of Shopping
Google Announces the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) At a high-profile NRF conference session, Google revealed a new open standard designed to streamline commerce powered by AI agents. The Universal Commerce Protocol, or UCP, aims to create a consistent, interoperable framework so shoppers can interact with AI assistants across multiple storefronts without friction. The announcement highlighted…
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Google Unveils Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) to Power AI Agent Shopping
Google Introduces a New Open Standard for AI-Driven Shopping At the National Retail Federation (NRF) conference, Google unveiled a bold new open standard designed to underpin AI agent-based shopping: the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP). The protocol aims to create a common framework that lets AI agents—whether personal assistants, chatbots, or autonomous shopping bots—interact consistently with…
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Google Unveils Universal Commerce Protocol to Power AI-Driven Shopping
Google Introduces a New Open Standard for AI-Driven Shopping At the National Retail Federation (NRF) conference, Google announced a bold step toward connecting buyers, sellers, and AI agents through a new open standard: the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP). The protocol is designed to simplify and secure how AI agents interact with online stores, marketplaces, and…
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Google pulls back AI health overviews after Guardian report on risk to users
Overview: a safety step after a troubling discovery In a rapid response to a Guardian investigation that highlighted serious safety concerns, Google has removed some AI health overviews that used generative AI to summarize medical information. The move comes amid growing scrutiny of how AI systems generate health content and how such materials might influence…
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Google pulls AI health summaries after Guardian findings raise safety concerns
Overview: A setback for AI health assistance In a swift response to safety concerns, Google has removed several of its AI health summaries after a Guardian investigation revealed that some generated health advice could pose real risks to users. The move underscores the fragility of relying on automated health content and signals a broader push…
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Gmail AI Inbox and AI Overviews: Boost Productivity
Introduction: Gmail’s Next Step in AI Productivity Google has rolled out a set of AI-powered features designed to streamline how we manage email, search, and writing. The new Gmail AI Inbox promises a personalized overview of tasks and important updates, while AI Overviews in search surface concise summaries from your queries. A Grammarly-inspired Proofread feature…