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Google is adding its Gemini AI chatbot to Android Auto, making hands‑free voice conversations possible for drivers in dozens of countries. The update will reach millions of vehicles equipped with Android Auto and will work for users who have upgraded Google Assistant to Gemini on their phones. Drivers can ask Gemini for destination recommendations, manage emails, compose texts, create playlists and more, all while staying focused on the road. Google says the rollout follows extensive safety testing and will comply with industry distraction guidelines. Ler mais

Google is adding its Gemini AI chatbot to Android Auto, allowing drivers in 45 countries to interact with a hands‑free conversational assistant. The update works for users who have upgraded Google Assistant to Gemini on their phones and can be activated by voice or steering‑wheel controls. Gemini can suggest stops, draft and translate messages, search Gmail and Calendar, create playlists, and even rehearse speeches while the vehicle is in motion. While the feature promises greater convenience, Google has not addressed concerns about driver distraction, and a company representative did not respond to comment requests. Ler mais

OpenAI has released a standalone social app that uses its Sora 2 video‑generation model to create AI‑produced vertical videos, offering a TikTok‑like feed where users can generate avatars of themselves after identity verification. The platform includes safeguards that block nudity and restrict the use of other people’s likenesses without permission, while copyright rules remain fluid. In parallel, Tesla’s Full Self‑Driving system has begun prompting drowsy drivers to stay focused with the feature, raising safety questions. Researchers also reported a breakthrough in creating human eggs from skin cells, a development that could impact infertility treatment but also sparks ethical debate. Ler mais