The Economist: Generative AI Impacts Search Business, 'Moon Landing' Not Smooth, Google Struggles to Find Growth Points

IBM Unveils z17 Mainframe: Capable of 450 Billion AI Inferences Daily, 50% Performance Boost

IBM on Monday launched its latest mainframe hardware, the IBM z17. This fully encrypted mainframe, powered by the IBM Telum II processor, is designed for over 250 AI use cases, including AI agents and generative AI applications. While mainframes may be considered legacy technology by some, 71% of Fortune 500 companies still use them, according to sources. According to market research firm Market Research Future, by 2024...

Google Unveils Sec-Gemini v1: A New AI Security Model for Rapid Threat Identification

Google announced on its official security blog the launch of Sec-Gemini v1, a new experimental AI model focused on advancing AI in cybersecurity. This marks a significant step in Google's efforts to leverage AI technology to combat escalating cyber threats. Addressing the Attack-Defense Asymmetry: AI Empowers Defenders Google highlighted a fundamental challenge in cybersecurity: the asymmetry between attackers and defenders. Defenders must address all potential cyber threats,

Google Brings Multimodal Search to AI Mode: Users Can Now Ask About Image Content

Google DeepMind's Aggressive Non-Compete Agreements Prevent Employees from Working for Competitors for a Year

In the fiercely competitive AI industry, Google's AI division, DeepMind, has employed extreme measures to retain top talent. According to Business Insider, some of the company's AI employees in the UK have signed 'aggressive' non-compete agreements, preventing them from working for competitors for a year after leaving. These agreements not only restrict employees' career choices but also prevent them from participating in the rapidly advancing technologies within the industry for a full year. Reports indicate these employees continue to receive salaries during this period, though the specifics are unclear.

Google Gemini Live Screen Sharing Now Supports Pixel 9 and Galaxy S25 Phones

Google recently announced that its latest Gemini Live camera and screen sharing feature is rolling out to Pixel 9 series phones and Samsung Galaxy S25 devices. This update allows users to get real-time information about their surroundings through a conversational AI chatbot, significantly enhancing the interactivity and utility of their phones. While currently limited to newer devices, Google stated that it will expand to more Android devices in the future. Users will need to be Gemini Ad subscribers to utilize this feature.

IDC: China's AI Investment to Exceed $100 Billion by 2028

International Data Corporation (IDC) released the "Worldwide Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI Spending Guide," projecting that China's total AI investment will surpass $100 billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.2%. According to IDC, global spending on AI IT is expected to reach $3,158 billion in 2024 and $8,159 billion by 2028, representing a CAGR of 32.9%. In the generative AI sector, the global market is expected to grow significantly over the next five years.

Google Research Shows Synthetic Data Improves Large Model Logical Reasoning Eightfold

Google Releases Gemini 2.5 Pro API, Cheaper Than GPT-4

Google recently quietly released its latest flagship AI model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, causing a stir in the developer community. Google calls it the most intelligent model ever, and this powerful model is now available in public preview via the Gemini API on Google AI Studio and will soon be available on Vertex AI. This move allows more developers to experience top-tier AI capabilities at a highly competitive price.

Google Adds Web Search to NotebookLM, Allowing Direct Import of Online Resources

Google is expanding the capabilities of its AI research tool, NotebookLM, with the addition of web search functionality. This allows users to discover online resources and seamlessly incorporate them into their notebooks. This feature is currently rolling out to all NotebookLM users. The new system allows users to describe what they're looking for, and NotebookLM will automatically search and organize relevant sources from the internet. Users can then add these discovered resources to their notebooks with a single click and utilize NotebookLM's...

One Week of Data Beats Seven Years of Training? Microsoft's WHAMM Model Generates a Playable Quake II Demo in Real-Time

Microsoft recently unveiled a remarkable research project – WHAMM (World and Human Action MaskGIT Model). This innovative AI model can generate and run the classic game Quake II entirely within the AI model, producing a playable version in real-time. This research, part of Microsoft's Copilot Labs, explores the potential and boundaries of generative AI in interactive media. A revolutionary breakthrough.