Google Gemini update adds mental health support and crisis response features

Google has announced an update to its AI assistant Gemini focused on mental health support, crisis response, and user safety. Mental health affects over one billion people globally, and Google states that its work in this area is based on research and clinical best practices. While AI tools can introduce new challenges, responsible AI is positioned to support user well-being as adoption increases. Continue reading “Google Gemini update adds mental health support and crisis response features”

OpenAI releases AI industrial policy for superintelligence transition

OpenAI has released a policy document titled “Industrial Policy for the Intelligence Age: Ideas to Keep People First”, presenting early proposals to guide the transition toward advanced AI systems, including “superintelligence.” Continue reading “OpenAI releases AI industrial policy for superintelligence transition”

Airtel deploys over 4300 new 5G sites in UP East circle

Bharti Airtel has announced the deployment of more than 4,300 new 5G sites in the Uttar Pradesh (UP) East telecom circle over the past 12 months. The expansion is part of the telecommunications provider’s ongoing efforts to increase its network infrastructure in the region. Continue reading “Airtel deploys over 4300 new 5G sites in UP East circle”

Microsoft rolls out MAI-Transcribe-1, MAI-Voice-1 and MAI-Image-2 in Foundry public preview

Microsoft has announced three new AI models—MAI-Transcribe-1, MAI-Voice-1, and MAI-Image-2—in public preview through its AI development platform Microsoft Foundry. Continue reading “Microsoft rolls out MAI-Transcribe-1, MAI-Voice-1 and MAI-Image-2 in Foundry public preview”

Google unveils Gemma 4 open AI models with advanced reasoning and agentic workflows

Google has introduced Gemma 4, an open model family designed for advanced reasoning and agentic workflows. The models are built to deliver high intelligence-per-parameter while remaining efficient across a wide range of hardware environments. Gemma 4 is positioned as part of Google’s broader AI ecosystem and complements its proprietary Gemini models. Continue reading “Google unveils Gemma 4 open AI models with advanced reasoning and agentic workflows”

Google introduces Veo 3.1 Lite with lower pricing and scalable video output

Google has introduced Veo 3.1 Lite, its most cost-effective video generation model to date. The model expands the Veo 3.1 lineup by offering a lower-cost option while maintaining the same generation speed as existing models. Continue reading “Google introduces Veo 3.1 Lite with lower pricing and scalable video output”

OpenAI secures $122 billion funding to scale AI infrastructure and products

OpenAI announced the closure of a funding round with $122 billion in committed capital, reaching a post-money valuation of $852 billion. The company stated that the capital will support scaling of AI systems, expansion of infrastructure, continued model development, and growth across consumer and enterprise products. Continue reading “OpenAI secures $122 billion funding to scale AI infrastructure and products”

Google rolls out Gemini 3.1 Flash Live for real-time voice AI conversations, expands Search Live globally

Google has introduced Gemini 3.1 Flash Live, a real-time audio and voice AI model designed to enable faster, more natural conversational experiences. The model enhances latency, reliability, and dialogue quality for developers, enterprises, and everyday users, supporting the next generation of voice-first and multimodal AI applications. Continue reading “Google rolls out Gemini 3.1 Flash Live for real-time voice AI conversations, expands Search Live globally”

Google expands AI music tools with Lyria 3 and Lyria 3 Pro

Google has expanded its AI music offerings with Lyria 3 and Lyria 3 Pro, now accessible through the Gemini API, Google AI Studio, and multiple Google products. These models provide high-fidelity, structurally coherent music generation for developers, creators, and organizations, supporting both professional-grade compositions and rapid prototyping. Continue reading “Google expands AI music tools with Lyria 3 and Lyria 3 Pro”

Primebook introduces PrimeAGNT Operator AI for automated workflows

Primebook has announced PrimeAGNT (Operator AI), a new AI capability built directly into its operating system, PrimeOS. It enables users to instruct their laptop to perform multi-step workflows, which are then executed automatically without manual intervention. Continue reading “Primebook introduces PrimeAGNT Operator AI for automated workflows”

OpenAI is shutting down Sora video creation platform months after launch

OpenAI has announced that it is discontinuing its AI video generator Sora, just months after launching its standalone app. The platform gained traction after the release of Sora 2, quickly reaching the top position on app store rankings and drawing attention for generating hyper-realistic AI videos shared through a social feed. Continue reading “OpenAI is shutting down Sora video creation platform months after launch”

TECNO rolls out EllaClaw mobile AI agent powered by OpenClaw in beta

TECNO has announced the upcoming beta testing of EllaClaw, a mobile AI agent built on the OpenClaw framework and integrated with its Ella AI assistant. It is designed for emerging markets and operates at the system level to handle multi-step and long-duration tasks on smartphones. Continue reading “TECNO rolls out EllaClaw mobile AI agent powered by OpenClaw in beta”

Airtel expands 5G network in Gujarat with 2750 new sites

Bharti Airtel has announced a significant expansion of its 5G network infrastructure in Gujarat, deploying more than 2,750 new sites across the state over the past 12 months. The telecommunications provider stated that the initiative aims to deliver faster internet speeds, wider coverage, and an improved overall network experience for its user base. Continue reading “Airtel expands 5G network in Gujarat with 2750 new sites”

Google updates AI Studio with Antigravity agent and new app development tools

Google has updated its AI Studio platform with an upgraded “vibe coding” experience aimed at building production-ready applications. The update introduces the Antigravity coding agent along with support for multiplayer apps, external libraries, secure authentication, and persistent sessions. It also adds built-in Firebase integration to enable backend services such as data storage and user sign-in within the same environment. Continue reading “Google updates AI Studio with Antigravity agent and new app development tools”

OpenAI to acquire Astral bringing Python tools to Codex

OpenAI to acquire Astral, a developer of widely used open source Python tools, bringing these capabilities into the Codex ecosystem. Astral’s projects, including uv, Ruff, and ty, are widely adopted in Python development and support millions of developer workflows. Continue reading “OpenAI to acquire Astral bringing Python tools to Codex”