Google's Groundbreaking AI Updates

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This week' is honestly crazy… OpenAI Codex launch. Microsoft Build. And now: Google I/O!

Google is making some bold moves at I/O 2025 with major AI upgrades, unveiling a new premium service, Gemini Ultra, to up their AI game in style. Innovations, like Veo 3 and Deep Think Mode, are set to revolutionize everything from video creation to AI-integrated apps.

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• 🤿Deep Dive: Major AI upgrades at Google’s I/O 2025

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• 🖼️AI Art: Examples of great and trending AI art

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🤿 DEEP DIVE

Google Unveils Major Updates at I/O 2025

Intelligence: Google has showcased a series of significant announcements at I/O 2025, highlighting advancements in its AI capabilities, particularly the introduction of Gemini Ultra, a premium subscription service that enhances access to its AI-powered tools.

• Gemini Ultra Launch - Available solely in the U.S. for $249.99/month, Gemini Ultra includes advanced AI services like Veo 3 for video generation, the Flow video editing tool, and the upcoming Gemini 2.5 Pro Deep Think mode.

• Deep Think Mode - A new reasoning feature in Gemini 2.5 Pro that evaluates multiple answers before responding, enhancing the model's performance. It is currently in a testing phase with trusted testers.

• Veo 3 and Imagen 4 - Veo 3 can create videos with sound effects and dialogue, while Imagen 4 provides faster and higher-quality image generation, both of which are integrated into the Flow tool for filmmakers.

• Gemini App Updates - Over 400 monthly active users for Gemini apps; updates include live camera features, improved research capabilities, and enhanced integration with other Google apps like Maps and Calendar.

• Stitch - An AI design assistant for UI front-end development, and the expanded Project Mariner, which allows users to interact with websites through AI without navigating away from Google’s platform.

• Project Astra and AI Mode - Project Astra is Google’s low-latency, multimodal AI initiative, while AI Mode in Google Search lets users pose complex inquiries; these are indicative of Google’s shift towards conversational and interactive AI experiences.

• Beam 3D Teleconferencing - A significant enhancement in telecommunication, allowing life-like interaction through advanced visual technologies; integration with Google Meet for speech translation is also part of this update.

• Wear OS 6 and Google Play Improvements - Enhanced app customization features and improved subscription management tools in the Play Store aimed at supporting developers and improving user experience.

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🚗 Gemini Hits the Road with Volvo

Volvo teams up with Google to bring the Gemini chatbot into its vehicles, enabling drivers to use natural language for navigation, translations, and car-related questions while staying focused on the road.

🍏 Apple Opens AI to Developers

Apple is set to unveil new tools at WWDC that let developers build apps using its AI models, aiming to boost integration across iPhone, iPad, and Mac platforms.

🧑‍💼 Manus Launches Plan for Small Teams

Manus has introduced a $39/month per-seat subscription for small businesses, offering shared task credits, priority access, and enhanced reliability for AI-powered workflows.

🌐 Microsoft Debuts NLWeb for Smarter Sites

Microsoft has launched NLWeb, an open project that lets developers turn websites into AI-powered experiences using natural language queries and existing site data.

⚠️ Jailbroken Chatbots Raise Alarms Over Illicit Info Access

Researchers warn that hacked AI chatbots can be tricked into revealing harmful and illegal content, as security controls are bypassed using jailbreak prompts.

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