Tags: Gemini

Google introduced Gemini 3.1 Flash Live, a real‑time voice model designed to sound more like a person. In Scale AI’s Audio MultiChallenge the model scored 36.1 percent, trailing non‑conversational audio models that exceed 50 percent. The new system embeds SynthID watermarks that are invisible to listeners but detectable for verification. Early partners—including Home Depot and Verizon—reported positive results. Developers can access the model via AI Studio, the Gemini API, and Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience, with the technology appearing in Gemini Live and Search Live features. Read more

Google Labs introduced Stitch, an AI‑driven design tool that lets users create website and app interfaces through natural‑language prompts. Leveraging Gemini models, Stitch supports text and voice input, offers real‑time design critiques, and allows on‑the‑fly edits such as moving buttons or changing colors. Currently in beta, the platform can generate multi‑page layouts, extract design systems from URLs, and export rules via a markdown file. Early testers reported impressive visual results but noted occasional glitches typical of a beta product. Read more

Google has expanded its Gemini AI assistant into retail by partnering with Gap Inc., allowing users to browse and purchase items from Gap’s brands directly within the chatbot using Google Pay and the Universal Commerce Protocol. At the same time, OpenAI is stepping back from its built-in checkout feature in ChatGPT, focusing instead on improving product displays, side‑by‑side comparisons, and overall relevance. The move reflects a broader trend of retailers and AI developers experimenting with conversational commerce while reassessing what shopping experiences resonate with users. Read more