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Google Supercharges Gemini for AI Image Generation In a move that intensifies the competition in generative AI, Google announced significant upgrades to its Gemini AI model, specifically targeting image creation and precision editing. The new tools are part of Google’s continued effort to place Gemini at the forefront of multimodal AI — capable of understanding…
Samsung Doubles Down on AI for Its New Foldables Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris on July 26, 2025, marked a turning point for the brand’s mobile strategy — not because of the physical devices themselves, but what’s inside: Galaxy AI. With the release of the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6, Samsung has…
Introduction In a dramatic shakeup of how people interact with Google Search, the rollout of AI Overviews — Google’s AI-generated summaries that appear at the top of search results — is having a significant impact on publishers’ website traffic. Since the feature’s broader release, multiple digital media outlets and news organizations have reported traffic drops…
Introduction The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced a groundbreaking investment of $100 million in a new cohort of national AI research institutes, aiming to advance artificial intelligence across critical sectors, fuel innovation, and train the next generation of the AI workforce. This move comes as global competition for AI leadership intensifies, and it signals…
Introduction Microsoft has made a major stride in the world of compact AI with the release of Phi-3 Mini, a powerful small language model designed for on-device applications. As part of its Phi-3 family, the Mini version is optimized to deliver high-performance natural language understanding with minimal computational requirements. Launched quietly in July 2025 and…
Breakthrough in Protein Modeling Google DeepMind has unveiled AlphaFold 3, the third generation of its revolutionary AI system designed for protein structure prediction. This version marks a significant evolution, now offering atomic-level precision for not just proteins, but also RNA, DNA, ligands, and antibodies—a crucial step for drug development and synthetic biology. What Makes AlphaFold…
IntroductionIn a widely circulated podcast on July 24, Geoffrey Hinton—known as the “Godfather of AI”—warned that most corporate leaders publicly minimize AI risks, while singling out Demis Hassabis as an exception actively advocating AI safety. Hinton’s Profile and ReputationWith a Nobel Prize background and pioneering work in neural networks, Hinton resigned from Google to speak…
IntroductionAnglian Water has warned that a planned AI data centre at Elsham Tech Park in North Lincolnshire could overwhelm local water supply and sewage systems due to excessive cooling water demands. Cooling Demands and Technical ContextModern AI data centres rely heavily on evaporative cooling systems. Global estimates suggest servers can consume millions of liters of…
Introduction OpenAI and the UK Government have signed a high‑profile Memorandum of Understanding to explore the deployment of AI tools across the NHS, justice system, education, and local councils. The collaboration also sets in motion infrastructure investment plans known as AI Growth Zones. Policy Background Building on the UK’s AI Opportunities Action Plan, which includes…
Introduction OpenAI has partnered with Oracle to significantly expand its Stargate AI data center infrastructure. This expansion adds 4.5 gigawatts, bringing total planned capacity to over 5 GW—enough to support more than two million AI chips. The move reflects OpenAI’s ambition to scale generative AI efficiently while gaining greater infrastructure control. Stargate Vision and Infrastructure…