Are you annoyed or even fearful of AI? Perhaps you don't know how to come to terms with the topic? How about being fearful because of losing your job? Or simply because it's unchartered waters and you're skeptical about anything new? If so, this article is for you. I want to allay your fears, point out opportunities, and simultaneously ease you into the world of AI with this simple introduction.
Just months after launching the Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking model, Google is rolling out another significant AI upgrade—Gemini 2.5. The first model built on this new technology, Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental, is now available for Advanced users and Gemini AI Studio.
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Google is constantly working on its various AI models and recently added a new function to Google Gemini 2.0. If you use this service on your computer in Google AI Studio, you can now not only generate images but also edit them. Does Photoshop need to look over their shoulders now? Perhaps! We'll show what you need to do to use the function for free with unlimited tries.
Goodbye, Google Assistant: Gemini is taking over Android
The Xbox platform has been spared from Microsoft's intelligent assistant, Copilot, until today. (Un)fortunately, this situation is set to change soon. Assistance will soon be offered in the selection, setting up, and understanding games.
Amazon is stepping up its generative AI game, joining the ranks of OpenAI and Google with the launch of Alexa+, its next-generation, AI-powered digital assistant. Alexa+ aims to bridge several gaps in the current Alexa, offering improved natural conversation capabilities, multi-device continuity, and the ability to handle more complex tasks.
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Social media has repeatedly been criticized in recent months. The main target of these criticisms are the age controls of providers, which can easily be circumvented by kids. The sometimes lax handling of applicable youth protection regulations has also led to growing political pressure around the world. Google is now bowing to this pressure.
Some celebrate Elon Musk as a genius, others as a skilled strategist and businessman. However, many view him differently after his controversial political statements and endorsements of right-wing figures and parties around the world. Now, the man behind X, Tesla, and SpaceX is seeking even greater influence—this time, by attempting to acquire an old acquaintance: OpenAI.
DeepSeek has recently been in the spotlight after rapidly rising to fame and disrupting the AI industry with its cheaply made models. However, a newly proposed bill could ban the startup and other Chinese AI firms from operating in the US. The legislation also seeks to penalize businesses and individuals who use or support AI technologies developed in China.
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OpenAI's ChatGPT is transforming from a conversational AI chatbot into a versatile personal assistant. Following the integration of web search capabilities, the company has introduced ChatGPT Tasks in beta, a new feature that allows users to set reminders and schedule tasks directly within ChatGPT.
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As always, CES 2025 is the event to kick-off the tech year, and this year, one topic dominates all others: Artificial Intelligence (AI). It seems no product can make do without AI anymore, and if companies like Samsung or LG (and many others) have their way, we will reach new heights in 2025: AI will move into the living room, making its mark in the smart home. However, is that really the case? Are we just seeing a big buzzword and marketing hype show in Las Vegas? Let's talk about it!