Google Maps is about to get a big dose of AI
The new features, announced at Cloud Next in Las Vegas this week, add generative AI capabilities to Google’s mapping platform, giving it enhanced visual and data analytics powers.
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Exclusive: Google deepens Thinking Machines Lab ties with new multibillion-dollar deal
Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab has signed a multibillion-dollar deal with Google Cloud for AI infrastructure powered by Nvidia’s latest GB300 chips, TechCrunch has exclusively learned.
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AI Overviews are coming to your Gmail at work
The AI Overviews will offer instant summaries pulled from across multiple emails.
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Google makes an interesting choice with its new agent-building tool for enterprises
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform takes an interesting approach: It is geared for IT and technical users.
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AI | Enterprise
Google turns Chrome into an AI co-worker for the workplace
Google brings Gemini-powered “auto browse” capabilities to Chrome for enterprise users, letting workers automate tasks like research, data entry, and more.
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AI | Enterprise
Google Cloud launches two new AI chips to compete with Nvidia
Google’s newest TPUs are faster and cheaper than the previous versions. But the company is still embracing Nvidia in its cloud — for now.
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Google updates Workspace to make AI your new office intern
Google has introduced a host of new automated functions into Workspace, all of which are driven by Workspace Intelligence, its new AI system.
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Google to invest up to $40B in Anthropic in cash and compute
Google plans up to $40B investment in Anthropic as AI rivals race to secure massive compute capacity, following the limited release of its powerful, cybersecurity-focused Mythos model.
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YouTube is testing an AI-powered search feature that shows guided answers
YouTube is rolling out the new AI search feature to Premium subscribers in the U.S. on an opt-in basis.
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Australia forces Big Tech firms to pay for news or face a 2.25% tax
The more deals platforms make with media outlets, the less they pay. If enough agreements go through, that effective rate drops to 1.5%, which could generate between A$200 million and A$250 million back into Australian journalism.
