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Google has rolled out a new personalization feature for its Gemini AI, allowing the model to draw on data from connected Google apps such as Calendar, Photos, and Gmail. The capability, currently in beta for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, lets Gemini provide answers that reflect a user’s personal context, from travel preferences to specific product recommendations. Users control which apps are linked, and the system does not use the full content of those apps to train its models, adhering to existing privacy policies. The update aims to make Gemini’s responses more useful and individually tailored.Leggi di più

Skild AI, the robotics‑software startup founded in 2023, closed a $1.4 billion Series C financing round that pushes its valuation above $14 billion. The round was led by SoftBank with participation from Nvidia, Macquarie Group, 1789 Capital and others. The funding brings the company’s total capital raised to more than $2 billion. Skild AI develops general‑purpose foundation models for robots that can be retrofitted to many platforms and learn tasks by observing humans, aiming to cut the training burden that has limited robot adoption.Leggi di più

Depthfirst, an AI‑focused cybersecurity startup, announced a $40 million Series A round led by Accel Partners with participation from SV Angel, Mantis VC, and Alt Capital. Founded in October 2024, the company offers its General Security Intelligence platform, an AI‑native suite that scans codebases, protects against credential exposures, and monitors threats to open‑source and third‑party components. The new capital will fund expanded research, engineering, product development, and sales teams. Co‑founder and CEO Qasim Mithani emphasized the need for defenses that keep pace with AI‑driven attacks, while the leadership team brings experience from Databricks, Amazon, Square, and Google DeepMind.Leggi di più

Google has launched a beta feature for its Gemini AI assistant called Personal Intelligence. The feature lets Gemini access a user’s Gmail, Photos, Search and YouTube history to deliver proactive, context‑aware answers. It is off by default, giving users the choice to connect their apps. Gemini can combine text, images and video to answer queries such as locating a tire size from a photo or planning a trip based on past emails and travel photos. The company says the model only references personal data without using it for training and includes safeguards for sensitive topics. The rollout begins with Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers in the United States, with plans to expand to more regions and to the free tier.Leggi di più

Google announced a new "Personal Intelligence" feature for its Gemini AI chatbot, allowing paid subscribers to connect Gmail, Photos, Search, and YouTube to receive more customized answers. Users can choose which data sources to share, see citations when personal data is used, and revert to non‑personalized responses at any time. The rollout begins with AI Pro and AI Ultra plans, emphasizing optional participation and privacy controls.Leggi di più

Google has added a new Personal Intelligence capability to Gemini that can draw context from a user’s Gmail, Photos, Search history and YouTube activity. The feature is optional, off by default, and lets users decide which apps feed data into the model. Gemini will not train directly on that personal content, instead learning from prompts and responses. The functionality is currently available for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers on the Gemini app across web, Android and iOS, with plans to expand to Search’s AI Mode and additional regions. Google also highlighted ongoing integrations, including a partnership that will power Siri with Gemini.Leggi di più

Bandcamp announced a policy that bans any music or audio that is "wholly or in substantial part" created by generative AI. The platform also prohibits the use of AI tools to impersonate other artists or styles. Content suspected of being AI‑generated may be removed, and users are given tools to flag such material. The move positions Bandcamp as one of the first streaming services with a clear AI policy, addressing concerns about AI‑generated “slop” that has been flooding other platforms. Bandcamp continues its artist‑first approach, highlighted by its Bandcamp Fridays program that directs 100 percent of streaming revenue to musicians.Leggi di più

A senior police official admitted that an erroneous intelligence report about football fans was generated by Microsoft Copilot, an artificial‑intelligence tool prone to "hallucination." The mistake triggered a ban on supporters, prompting the Home Secretary to criticize the police for relying on untested AI without policy or training. Lawmakers and party leaders called for the official's resignation, highlighting concerns over the use of unreliable technology in security decisions.Leggi di più

Anthropic has introduced Claude Cowork, a new feature that gives its Claude AI direct access to local folders on macOS. Available as a research preview for Claude Max users, the tool lets the AI read, edit, and create files, handling tasks such as sorting documents, summarizing notes, drafting reports, and preparing presentations. The system places the user in a supervisory role, offering approval prompts before major changes. By moving AI assistance from the cloud to the local file system, Claude Cowork aims to reshape how people interact with their computers while acknowledging risks like unintended file edits.Leggi di più

AI image generators produce impressive visuals, yet they regularly stumble on human faces, trademarked symbols, complex compositions and over‑editing. Reviewers note that even top services can render odd expressions, flawed logos, tangled elements and inexplicable hallucinations. Practical workarounds include simplifying prompts, scaling back the number of subjects, choosing milder adjectives, leveraging built‑in editing tools, and revisiting design concepts to avoid copyrighted icons. Ultimately, human oversight remains essential, and crediting AI‑generated content is recommended as the technology continues to improve.Leggi di più

In the past year, major artificial intelligence firms—including OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic, Google, and others—have moved from opposing military use of their technologies to actively collaborating with the U.S. defense sector. Policy changes, lucrative defense contracts, and evolving geopolitical pressures have driven this rapid realignment, normalizing AI applications in warfare and national security. The shift reflects broader tensions between neoliberal tech ideals and emerging techno‑nationalist agendas, as big‑tech companies become integral to the modern military‑industrial complex.Leggi di più

The U.S. Senate approved the Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non‑Consensual Edits (DEFIANCE) Act with unanimous consent. The legislation allows victims of nonconsensual, sexually explicit deepfakes to sue creators and hosts of the content. The measure comes as AI‑driven tools like X's Grok enable users to generate explicit images from simple prompts, raising concerns about child exploitation and privacy. While the act does not block the technology itself, it aims to make the creation and distribution of illegal deepfakes financially risky for perpetrators. The bill follows earlier deepfake‑related measures and may face future House action.Leggi di più

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon will integrate Elon Musk’s AI tool Grok into its networks later this month, announcing the move at SpaceX’s Texas headquarters. He also unveiled an “AI acceleration strategy” that directs the Department’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office to enforce data policies and remove bureaucratic barriers. The rollout places Grok alongside other recently adopted AI models, including contracts with Anthropic, Google, OpenAI and xAI, and Google’s Gemini platform for the internal GenAI.mil system.Leggi di più

Anthropic announced a reshuffle of its executive team, moving Instagram co‑founder Mike Krieger from chief product officer to co‑lead its internal incubator, the Labs team, alongside Ben Mann. The company plans to double the size of the Labs group within six months, aiming to accelerate experimental AI product development. President Daniela Amodei highlighted the rapid pace of AI advancement as the reason for a new organizational approach. The shift comes amid intensifying competition among AI startups and tech giants, and Anthropic is reportedly preparing a major fundraising round.Leggi di più

Google is shifting its focus from flashy AI demos to real‑world usefulness, a strategy it calls "AI utility." By embedding its Gemini models into Android phones, Chromebooks, smart glasses, TVs and other hardware, the company aims to give consumers tools that feel powerful and helpful. New features include visual search with Circle to Search, hands‑free Gemini chats in Maps, AI‑driven photo editing on TVs, and agentic AI that can complete tasks without user supervision. Executives say the goal is to turn curiosity about AI into everyday productivity, especially on smaller or screen‑less form factors.Leggi di più

Microsoft announced that it will ask utilities and public commissions to set electricity rates high enough to cover the full power costs of its AI data centers. The company also pledged a 40 percent improvement in water‑use intensity by 2030, highlighted a new closed‑loop cooling design that eliminates the need for potable water, and affirmed it will pay its full share of local property taxes. These commitments are aimed at addressing rising residential electricity rates and the environmental impact of AI workloads.Leggi di più

Medical professionals are watching the rise of AI chatbots in health care with cautious optimism. Surgeons note that tools like ChatGPT can spread inaccurate medical advice, yet the upcoming ChatGPT Health aims to protect patient privacy and integrate with personal health apps. Experts warn about data security and regulatory gaps, while also highlighting the potential to streamline administrative burdens through AI‑enhanced electronic health records and insurer workflows. The debate centers on balancing patient safety with the promise of faster, more efficient care delivery.Leggi di più

Google has rolled out the Veo 3.1 update, bringing Ingredients to Video and vertical video support to the Gemini app, YouTube Shorts, and the YouTube Create app. The update introduces optional 1080p and 4K outputs, though all content is still generated at 720p and later upscaled via Flow, the Gemini API, or Vertex AI. Veo videos remain eight seconds per prompt, making them ideal for the Shorts format. The move fulfills a promise made last summer and signals Google’s push toward higher‑fidelity AI‑generated video.Leggi di più

A surge in artificial‑intelligence demand is straining the supply of memory chips, causing shortages and price spikes for consumer audiovisual products. Smart TVs, soundbars, high‑resolution audio players and other devices that rely on RAM and NAND storage are facing higher component costs, especially at the budget end of the market where profit margins are thin. Manufacturers may scale back specifications or delay launches until new production capacity, expected around 2027, eases the crunch.Leggi di più

Google has upgraded its Veo 3.1 AI video model to improve how it uses reference images, allowing users to generate more consistent and expressive clips. The update adds native vertical video support for a 9:16 aspect ratio, making content ready for platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts without extra editing. Users can now upscale videos to 4K resolution, while 1080p generation receives sharper quality. These features are being rolled out through the Gemini app and integrated into YouTube Shorts and the YouTube Create app, expanding creative options for developers and creators.Leggi di più