AI Developments
Kids-safety Nonprofit Flags Google Gemini AI as ‘High Risk’ for Kids and Teens
This year, the company also announced it will roll out its Gemini chatbot to children under the age of 13.
Big Tech
Amazon Launches Lens Live for Real-Time Visual Shopping with AI Assistant Rufus
Lens Live runs on AWS-managed Amazon OpenSearch and Amazon SageMaker services to deploy machine learning models at scale.
Big Tech
Google Translate Gets AI Upgrade with Real-Time Conversations and Custom Language Lessons
The Translate app delivers both audio and on-screen translations, intelligently recognising pauses, accents, and intonations to ensure natural conversations.
Big Tech
Google to Pay $30 mn in YouTube Child Privacy Lawsuit Settlement Over Targeted Ads
Google has denied any wrongdoing.
Big Tech
Meta Under Fire for Allowing Flirtatious AI Chatbot Interactions with Minors
The guidelines had reportedly been approved by Meta’s legal, public policy, and engineering teams.
Big Tech
Google Brings Math Olympiad Gold Winning 'Deep Think' Model to Gemini App
To access Deep Think, users must toggle the feature when selecting Gemini 2.5 Pro in the app.
Big Tech
Google Opens Veo 3 to Developers via Gemini API in Paid Preview
Veo 3 was unveiled at Google I/O 2025 and is capable of producing high-fidelity, cinematic-quality videos.
Cybersecurity
Google Unveils “Summer of Security” with AI-Powered Cyber Defenses
At the heart of the rollout is Big Sleep, an autonomous AI agent from DeepMind and Project Zero.
Acquisition
Meta Acquires Play AI to Power Next‑Gen Voice AI Across Its Platforms
The full Play AI team is expected to join Meta next week.
Big Tech
Google Hit with EU Antitrust Complaint Over AI Overviews Allegedly Stealing Publisher Content
It claims publishers can’t opt out of their content being used for AI training or summaries without being entirely delisted from Google Search.
Big Tech
Microsoft Shuts Down Pakistan Operations After 25 Years Amid Global Restructuring
The decision impacts only five employees in Pakistan, none of whom were engineering staff.
Google's Veo 3 is now Available in Public Preview on Vertex AI
Veo 3 generates near-cinematic videos—complete with synchronised dialogue, ambient audio, and realistic motion.