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Redefining what a map can be with new information and AI
Here's a snapshot of how we're using AI to make Maps work better for you with a number of updates coming this year.
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AI for developers and Google Workspace
Introducing new generative AI capabilities in Google Cloud and Google Workspace, plus PaLM API and MakerSuite for developers.
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Found in translation: More accurate, fluent sentences in Google Translate
In 10 years, Google Translate has gone from supporting just a few languages to 103, connecting strangers, reaching across language barriers and even helping people find …
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Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash
Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash brings a new suite of creative controls and generative video capabilities to developers.
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Bard is getting better at logic and reasoning
Two improvements are launching in Bard to help you get more accurate responses and export to Google Sheets.
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WeatherNext 2: Our most advanced weather forecasting model
The new AI model delivers more efficient, more accurate and higher-resolution global weather predictions.
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Google Colab will soon introduce AI coding features
Colab will soon add AI coding features like code completions, natural language to code generation and even a code-assisting chatbot.
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LaMDA: Google's New Conversation Technology
LaMDA adds pieces to one of the most tantalizing sections of the language puzzle: conversation.
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Bard’s latest update: more features, languages and countries
Today we're expanding Bard to new languages and countries, and launching new features to help you get creative and boost your productivity.
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MUM: A new AI milestone for understanding information
Our latest AI milestone, Multitask Unified Model, has the potential to take Google’s information understanding to a new level.
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NotebookLM: An AI Notebook
We’re rolling out NotebookLM, an experimental offering from Google Labs to summarize information, complex ideas and brainstorm new connections.
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Gemini CLI GitHub Actions
Today, we’re introducing Gemini CLI GitHub Actions. It’s a no-cost, powerful AI coding teammate for your repository. It acts both as an autonomous agent for critical rou…
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TPU 8tx and TPU 8i Max
We’ve expanded our eighth generation TPU portfolio with TPU 8tx and TPU 8i Max, marking four new TPU systems in a single year.
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Google's year in review: areas with research breakthroughs in 2025
This year saw new AI models, transformative products and new breakthroughs in science and robotics.
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Computer use in Gemini 3.5 Flash
A look at the built-in computer use tool in Gemini 3.5 Flash.
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Google’s Project Suncatcher to put ML infrastructure in space
Learn about Project Suncatcher, how we’re testing hardware survival for space, designing cooling systems for AI chips, and more.
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Opening up 'Zero-Knowledge Proof' technology to promote privacy in age assurance
Today, we open sourced our Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) libraries, fulfilling a promise and building on our partnership with Sparkasse to support EU age assurance.
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Changes we're making to Google Assistant
Google Assistant will no longer support a number of underutilized features to focus on improving quality and reliability.
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FunctionGemma 270M Model
FunctionGemma is a specialized version of our Gemma 3 270M model fine-tuned for function calling.
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A Gemma model helped discover a new potential cancer therapy pathway
We’re launching a new 27 billion parameter foundation model for single-cell analysis built on the Gemma family of open models.
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Bard's latest updates: Access Gemini Pro globally and generate images
We’re expanding Gemini Pro in Bard to all supported languages and bringing text-to-image generation into Bard.
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Write Emails Faster with Smart Compose in Gmail
Powered by artificial intelligence, Smart Compose suggests complete sentences in your emails so that you can draft emails from scratch, faster.
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How Google built its Gemini robotics models
Robots powered by Gemini Robotics models can learn complex actions like preparing salads and even folding an origami fox.
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Chrome's New AI Features
Google Chrome is getting upgraded with the latest AI to make it safer, smarter and more useful
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Turn ideas into music with MusicLM
Starting today, you can sign up to try MusicLM, a new experimental AI tool that can turn your text descriptions into music.
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Turn your best AI prompts into one-click tools in Chrome
Skills in Chrome let you discover, save and remix AI workflows — and repeat them instantly.
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Gemini Live with camera and screen sharing capabilities
Gemini Live with video and screen sharing is now rolling out to Android mobile devices.
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Create personal illustrated storybooks in the Gemini app
Simply describe any story, and Gemini instantly generates a unique 10-page book with custom art and audio.
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Cloud AutoML: Making AI accessible to every business
To make AI accessible to every business, we’re introducing Cloud AutoML, which helps businesses with limited ML expertise start building their own high-quality custom mo…
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Bard can now connect to your Google Apps and services
Bard gets its most capable model yet, along with new and expanded features.