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.
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.
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.
Big Tech
Google Launches AI Mode in India to Enable Complex, Multi-Modal Search
Google initially launched AI Mode as an experiment in the U.S. earlier this year.
Meta Launches Gaming Accelerator in India to Empower Developers with Llama-Powered AI Tools
Participants will receive structured training on monetisation, user acquisition, AI-led development, and scaling games internationally.
AI Boom Triggers 150% Surge in Tech Giants' Carbon Emissions: UN Report
The spike is largely due to the exploding energy demands of data centres.
Amazon’s Secret Lab126 Builds AI-Powered Robots and Smart Maps
Amazon also revealed plans for advanced mapping tools aimed at delivery drivers.
Google’s Gemini Now Automatically Summarises Emails in Gmail
This AI-powered feature aims to make reading lengthy emails easier, particularly on mobile devices.
AI Breakthrough
Google DeepMind Unveils AI that Understands Sign Language
SignGemma supports multiple sign languages but is optimised for American Sign Language (ASL) and English.