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Google drops AI weapons ban—what it means for future of AI

Google drops 7-year promise not to make AI for weapons

Google, the company once known for including “Don’t be evil” in its code of conduct, just changed its corporate rules to allow the development of artificial intelligence for weaponry. The Mountain View tech giant updated its AI Principles webpage between January 30 and Feb.

New York Post on MSN · 17h

Google retracts promise not to use AI for weapons or surveillance — prompting employee backlash: ‘Are we the baddies?’

The company’s historical reluctance to engage in military AI projects stems from employee-led protests in 2018, when workers successfully pressured Google to abandon a Pentagon contract known as “Project Maven,” which aimed to enhance drone surveillance capabilities using AI.

VentureBeat · 1d

Google drops AI weapons ban—what it means for the future of artificial intelligence

Google sparks debate on big tech's approach to AI safety and raises concerns about responsible tech development in military and surveillance.

Google introduces new class of cheap AI models

ExtremeTech on MSN · 1h

Google Releases Gemini 2.0 AI Models for Everyone

For developers, there’s also an even more efficient version of Gemini 2.0 called 2.0 Flash-Lite. This model is designed to be even more cost-efficient for applications with high throughput. However, Google says it has the same 1 million token context window as Flash 2.0.

Inc. on MSN · 1d

Google’s Cheap New AI Model Could Save Your Business Money

With the Gemini family, Google is expanding its lineup of AI models to include an inexpensive option. Google has announced several big updates to Gemini, its family of artificial intelligence models.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Google introduces new class of cheap AI models as cost concerns intensify

By Kenrick Cai SAN FRANCISCO - Alphabet's Google on Wednesday announced updates to its Gemini family of large language models, including a new product line with competitive pricing to low-cost artificial intelligence models like that of Chinese rival DeepSeek.

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Fortune on MSN · 10h

Amazon’s profit is suddenly going through the roof, fueling CEO Andy Jassy’s $100 billion AI spending spree to fight Google and Microsoft

Jassy told analysts on an earnings call Thursday that Amazon will spend around $100 billion or more on capital expenses in 2025, up at least 20% from 2024. The "vast majority" of

Investopedia on MSN · 12h

Amazon Follows Google, Meta, and Microsoft With Plans To Boost Spending on AI

Key Takeaways Amazon said it expects to spend over $100 billion in capital expenditures this year, with the "vast majority" going to AI for Amazon Web Services.The company is the latest Big Tech firm to announce it's boosting expected AI infrastructure spending this year.

NBC Los Angeles · 14h

Amazon plans to spend $100 billion this year to capture ‘once in a lifetime opportunity' in AI

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks during a keynote address at AWS re:Invent 2024, a conference hosted by Amazon Web Services, at The Venetian Las Vegas on December 3, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Amazon said it plans to boost capital expenditures to $100 billion in 2025,

Google edits Super Bowl ad

Yahoo · 18h

Google’s AI-generated Super Bowl cheese ad has some holes

Google’s Super Bowl ad features a Wisconsin cheesemaker who uses Google’s Gemini AI tool to write cheese descriptions.

Fox Business on MSN · 1d

Google to tout AI impact on small businesses during Super Bowl

Google is highlighting an array of small businesses that are benefitting from its AI models during one of TV's most-watched events. One business from each state will be featured.

Forbes · 15h

ChatGPT To Debut Super Bowl Ad, Google Edits AI: Watch 42 Top Spots

AI giants have bought up Super Bowl ads with record viewership expected as Kansas City Chiefs attempt a historic threepeat with Taylor Swift. Here's a look at top spots.

Google, AI and Magic Editor

Engadget on MSN · 21h

Google's Magic Editor will watermark its AI-tweaked photos

Spotting AI's work can be increasingly difficult as its capabilities and subtleties continue to improve. This continued shift makes labeling AI generated work all the more critical — something that is being done in bits and pieces.

Yahoo · 10h

Google Photos will soon watermark Magic Editor creations with SynthID

Google Photos has a "Reimagine" tool that can drastically change the appearance of a photo, and now SynthID will tell you whether AI was used.

HT Tech on MSN · 3h

Google Photos adds an invisible watermark to identify AI-edited images via magic editor - All details

Google Photos is now using SynthID, an invisible watermark, to tag AI-edited images in Magic Editor to increase transparency and make it easier for users to identify content that has been modified by AI.

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Google Announces Willingness to Develop AI for Weapons

Google, a company that once went by the motto “don’t be evil,” appears to be changing tack. The tech giant on Tuesday ...

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Google Rolls Back AI Promises and DEI Measures As Staff Ask, ‘Are We the Bad Guys Now?’

Google’s unofficial motto used to be 'don’t be evil,' but that sentiment sits in sharp contrast to recent leadership decisions that have angered some employees.

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Google’s Gemini AI Just Embarrassed Itself Over Cheese

Google’s flagship AI, Gemini, just flubbed a major Super Bowl ad—claiming Gouda accounts for 50-60% of global cheese ...

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Experts raise grave concerns about Google's AI strategy

However, some experts seem even more concerned about something else that might threaten Google’s progress in the coming year.

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Google wants Search to be more like an AI assistant in 2025

Google Search is in the midst of a "journey" around AI, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said during the company's earnings call on ...

Google Gemini AI Now Makes It Look Like You’re Calling Your Fake Friend

Google’s AI now appears like a phone call notification on Android, plus Google adds Gemini 2.0 Pro made for coders.

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Microsoft’s AI boss just raided Google. He poached two scientists who built a tool that can transform text into a podcast

Microsoft AI boss and Google DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman recruited new tech talent to work for Microsoft in Zurich.

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Apple Kills AR Glasses, Hello Alexa AI, Reality Labs’ Reality, More Cinematic AI

Apple halts AR glasses, prioritizing Vision Pro. Amazon upgrades Alexa with AI. Meta’s MR struggles despite smart glasses ...

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