Google AI news: Gemini and DeepMind
Google builds Gemini through Google DeepMind and ships AI across Search, Android and Cloud. Model launches, product updates and research, with sources.
- Open source
NVIDIA Releases Nemotron 3.5 Bolt E4B
NVIDIA released the open-source small language model Nemotron 3.5 Bolt E4B, post-trained from Gemma 4 E4B. Optimized for RTX and Jetson platforms, it requires about 4GB of VRAM and targets local voice agents, game characters, and robots.
- Policy
Google Updates Privacy Policy for AI-Based Ad Targeting
Google updated its privacy policy, allowing the use of Gmail and Google Photos data for ad targeting if users enable personalized AI features. This change reverses a previous commitment not to use such data for ads, raising privacy concerns.
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- Open source
Anthropic donates Agent Skills standard to Linux Foundation
Anthropic donated the Agent Skills standard to a Linux Foundation entity, managed by engineers from various companies. Over 70 AI agent platforms have adopted the standard.
- Products
Google Launches Agent Compute Engine
Google Cloud launched Agent Compute Engine, enabling AI agents to run in isolated micro virtual machines. Enterprise credentials are managed by external gateways to reduce theft risks, and idle machines can be paused to save resources. This strengthens the security and efficiency of agentic AI infrastructure.
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- Models
OpenAI Models Available on Google Cloud
Google Cloud announced that the latest three OpenAI GPT-6 models, Astra, Sol, and Luna, will be available on its marketplace. Initially accessible via API application, they will be gradually integrated into Gemini for Business and Google Antigravity, expanding model accessibility.
- Products
Google Cloud Integrates OpenAI GPT-6 Models
Google Cloud announced it is adding OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra, Sol, and Luna models to its Model Garden platform. Enterprises can access these competing models using existing procurement commitments, offering more diverse AI options.
- Research
OpenAI and Wiz discover critical PHP vulnerabilities
OpenAI and Google's Wiz team discovered long-standing security vulnerabilities in PHP. The incident raised online concern, demonstrating AI's role in uncovering security issues while highlighting potential risks associated with AI technologies.
- Products
OpenAI Models Arrive on Google Cloud Gemini
OpenAI and Google Cloud have integrated OpenAI's frontier models and Codex workflows into Gemini's Model Garden. This makes the models available via the Google Cloud Marketplace, expanding model accessibility.
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- Other
Southeast Asia digital economy to hit $1T by 2035
Google AI projects that widespread AI adoption will drive Southeast Asia's digital economy to $368 billion in 2026 and $1 trillion by 2035. The report highlights AI as a key growth factor for the region.
- Products
Gemini's Personal Intelligence coming to cars
Google is expanding Gemini's Personal Intelligence features to in-car systems. This move further integrates AI into daily scenarios, prompting user attention to privacy and settings audits.
- Products
Google releases tool to help developers move off Nvidia GPUs
Google released a developer tool that helps PyTorch users move their applications off Nvidia GPUs, joining Amazon in challenging Nvidia's dominance in the AI compute market. This may shift infrastructure choices among AI developers.
- Funding
Eric Schmidt holds significant Anthropic stake
Reports indicate Eric Schmidt holds about half the stake in Anthropic compared to CEO Dario Amodei. This highlights his significant equity position in the AI company.
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