Google Cloud AI Medical Search Tool Vertex AI Search Officially Launched

Developer Alert! One-Fifth of AI-Recommended Packages are Fake: Slopsquatting Threat Emerges

Cybersecurity researchers warn of a new software supply chain attack called "Slopsquatting." This attack exploits the 'package hallucination' phenomenon – where generative AI (like LLMs) may suggest non-existent package names during code writing. Attackers can preemptively register these fictitious names and inject malicious code. Image Note: Image generated by AI, courtesy of Midjourney. Research reveals that AI-fabricated package names often exhibit a high degree of...

Google AI Releases 601 Real-World Generative AI Application Cases Across Industries

Pixverse Launches MCP: Unlocking a New Frontier in AI Video Generation

With the rapid advancement of generative AI technology, the video creation field is experiencing a new wave of transformation. Pixverse, a leading platform in AI video generation, recently launched the Model Context Protocol (MCP), providing users and developers with a more efficient and flexible video generation solution. What is MCP? Unlocking new ways to generate AI videos. Pixverse's MCP (Model Context Protocol) is specifically designed for AI video generation...

AI Boosts UK Workplace Productivity: Employees Save 122 Hours Annually!

A new Google report reveals that effective AI training for employees could unlock a £400 billion (approximately $533 billion) boost to the UK economy from AI-driven growth. Based on a UK pilot program, the report shows employees saved over 122 hours annually on administrative tasks by using AI tools. The report highlights that simplifying AI usage and providing adequate training are key to wider AI adoption. Google's European, Middle...

Google I/O 2025 Outlook: Material 3, Android XR, and Generative AI Reshape Developer Experience

At this morning's Google I/O 2025 conference, Google announced a series of exciting new technologies, further showcasing its latest advancements in artificial intelligence, immersive experiences, and developer tools. Here are the major highlights we can expect: 1. Material 3 Expressive: The Future of Expressive Design. Google will unveil Material 3 Expressive at the conference, a new design system described as "the future of Google's user experience design." Material 3 Ex...

ProGen3: A Generative AI Biomodel Redefining the Future of Protein Design

AI is revolutionizing life sciences. Biocomputing company ProFluent recently launched ProGen3, a powerful generative protein language model (PLM) poised to drive breakthroughs in antibodies, industrial enzymes, and gene editing. Research shows ProGen3's scale and design optimizations enable the generation of highly functional novel proteins, potentially reshaping our understanding of biology. Proteins are vital molecules within living organisms, responsible for diverse physiological functions, from catalyzing reactions to recognition.

JEDEC Releases HBM4 Standard, Powering the Next Era of AI and High-Performance Computing

The JEDEC Solid State Technology Association has announced the highly anticipated release of the High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) standard – HBM4. Evolving from the HBM3 standard, HBM4 aims to further accelerate data processing while maintaining higher bandwidth, energy efficiency, and greater capacity per chip or stack, to meet the demands of efficient processing of large datasets and complex computations. The HBM4 standard introduces several key technological advancements, suitable for applications in generative AI, high-performance computing, high-end graphics cards, and servers. Firstly, HBM4 significantly increases bandwidth...

Sand AI Open-Sources MAGI-1 Video Generation Model: Infinite Scalability, High Fidelity

On April 21, 2025, Sand AI open-sourced its video generation model, MAGI-1. With its innovative autoregressive diffusion architecture and exceptional performance, it quickly became a focal point in the generative AI field. Licensed under Apache 2.0, the code, weights, and inference tools are available on GitHub and Hugging Face, providing a powerful creative tool for global developers. MAGI-1 is based on a diffusion transformer architecture, incorporating block causal attention and parallel attention.

Vidu Q1 Officially Launched: Higher Definition, Smoother Frame Rates

Shengshu Technology has officially launched Vidu Q1, a high-performance generative AI video model. Its exceptional visual quality, smooth cinematic transitions, precise sound effects, and enhanced animation style have generated significant industry buzz. According to AIbase, Vidu Q1 surpasses existing competitors in the VBench comprehensive video generation evaluation standard. With comprehensive upgrades across four core functions, it provides creators with a production experience comparable to professional film studios. Project details have been released on the Vidu website and social media platforms, marking a significant advancement in AI video generation technology.

Intel Open-Sources AI Playground: Arc GPU-Powered Local AI Model Execution

Intel recently announced the open-sourcing of its AI Playground software, designed for local generative AI. AI Playground provides a powerful platform for running AI models on Intel Arc GPUs. It supports various image and video generation models, as well as Large Language Models (LLMs), significantly lowering the hardware barrier for AI applications by optimizing local computing resources. The project is available on GitHub and has attracted developers and AI enthusiasts worldwide.