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Google announced the launch of Lyria 3 Pro, an upgraded AI music generation model that lets users create tracks up to three minutes long, compared with the 30‑second limit of the original Lyria 3. The new model offers finer creative control, allowing prompts that specify song sections such as intros, verses, choruses and bridges. Lyria 3 Pro is being rolled out to the Gemini app for paid subscribers, as well as to Google Vids, ProducerAI, Vertex AI, the Gemini API and AI Studio. Google says the model was trained on partner data and permissible YouTube and Google content, and that any generated track is marked with a SynthID to indicate AI involvement. Weiterlesen

Google introduced Nano Banana 2, the latest AI image generation model, across its Gemini platform and related services. The new model promises higher consistency for multiple characters, improved object rendering, richer textures and vibrant lighting, and expanded aspect‑ratio and resolution options ranging from small square formats to 4K widescreen. Nano Banana 2 will replace earlier Nano Banana variants in the Gemini app, Google Search, AI Studio, Vertex AI, and Flow, serving the Fast, Thinking and Pro settings. Google showcased example prompts that illustrate the model’s ability to create detailed infographics, artistic scenes, and coordinated group images. Weiterlesen

Michael Gerstenhaber, product vice president for Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform, explains that AI models are being evaluated on three fronts: raw intelligence, response time, and cost‑effective scalability. He notes that while the technology shows promise, broader adoption of agentic AI is slowed by missing infrastructure for auditing, data authorization, and production‑ready patterns. Gerstenhaber also points to Google’s unique vertical integration—from data centers and custom chips to APIs and compliance tools—as a strategic advantage in addressing these challenges. Weiterlesen

Google unveiled Gemini 3 Flash, a faster and cheaper AI model built on the recent Gemini 3 architecture. The company is making Flash the default model in its Gemini app and AI‑enabled search, while still offering the Pro version for more demanding tasks. Gemini 3 Flash delivers notable performance gains on benchmark tests, supports multimodal inputs such as video, sketches, and audio, and is available through Vertex AI, Gemini Enterprise, and an API preview. Early adopters like JetBrains and Figma are already integrating the model, and Google highlights its suitability for bulk, work‑horse workloads. Weiterlesen

Google has launched Gemini 3 Flash, a new generative AI model that promises faster performance and higher accuracy than its predecessors. Available now through the Gemini app, search, Gemini API, Vertex AI, AI Studio, and Antigravity, the model delivers notable gains on academic, reasoning, and coding benchmarks while offering lower token costs. Gemini 3 Flash narrows the gap with the larger Gemini 3 Pro, delivering comparable results on many tests at a fraction of the price, positioning it as a versatile option for developers and users seeking efficient, high‑quality AI outputs. Weiterlesen

Google is rolling out Gemini 3 Flash, a more efficient version of its flagship Gemini AI model, as the new default in the Gemini app and Google Search’s AI Mode. The upgrade follows the recent Gemini 3 Pro release and promises faster response times, lower operating costs, and more nuanced answers compared to the previous Gemini 2.5 Flash. Tulsee Doshi, senior director of DeepMind product, described the change as a “huge upgrade” for users, highlighting the model’s ability to process images, text, and video together while delivering answers in seconds. Developers will also gain access through a suite of Google AI tools. Weiterlesen

Google has introduced Nano Banana Pro, an upgraded version of its popular Nano Banana AI image model. The new model, integrated into Gemini 3, can generate readable text, upscale images to 4K resolution, and handle multiple reference images in a single prompt. Users can access Nano Banana Pro through a variety of Google services, including Gemini mobile apps, Google AI Studio, AI Mode in Search, and developer tools such as the Gemini API and Vertex AI. Adobe also offers the model via its Firefly platform, providing an alternative subscription path for creators seeking unlimited generations. Weiterlesen

Google announced Gemini 3 Pro, its most intelligent AI model to date, offering stronger reasoning, coding, and multi‑modal understanding. The model set new benchmark scores, including a top accuracy of 37.5 percent on Humanity's Last Exam and a leading 1,501 points on LMArena. Gemini 3 Pro powers the Gemini app, AI Mode in Search, and new agentic features like Gemini Agent, enabling tasks such as email management. The model is also available through the Gemini API, AI Studio, and Vertex AI for developers and enterprise customers, with early access for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. Weiterlesen

Google announced the release of Veo 3, its latest AI video generator, now available to paying Gemini users through Flow, the Gemini API, and Vertex AI. The update adds features such as ingredient‑based video assembly, object insertion, and the ability to create AI‑generated transitions between still images, extending short clips to over a minute. Veo 3 follows earlier launches that integrated synchronized audio and reflects Google’s broader push into generative media, a field currently heated by OpenAI’s Sora and ongoing copyright disputes. Weiterlesen

Google announced the launch of Veo 3.1, the latest version of its AI video generator, now available to paying Gemini users through Flow, the Gemini API, and Vertex AI. The update adds asset‑combining tools, object insertion, extended clip length, and AI‑driven transitions between still images. The move comes as OpenAI promotes its Sora video model, sparking debate over deep‑fake risks and copyright challenges in generative media. Weiterlesen