Google Vids is adding new generative AI features, including turning images into short videos using Veo 3. These features will be available to paid Google Workspace customers and Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, along with AI avatars and automatic transcript trimming. The basic Vids editor, without AI, will now be free for consumers. A new instructional series called "Vids on Vids" is also available to help users learn the tool.
Anthropic is testing Claude for Chrome, an AI that helps with tasks in the browser like managing calendars and emails. The pilot involves 1,000 trusted users to address safety risks, especially prompt injection attacks where malicious instructions trick the AI. New defenses cut attack success rates but more work is needed. Users control permissions and confirm risky actions. Feedback will improve safety and features before wider release.
Google launched Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, a model for image generation and editing that blends images, keeps character consistency, and allows natural language edits. It’s accessible via Gemini API, Google AI Studio, and Vertex AI, offering low latency and cost efficiency. Features include multi-image fusion, world knowledge, and prompt-based editing. Developers can build, customize, and deploy apps easily. Images have a digital watermark to mark AI-generated content.
Perplexity launched Comet Plus, a $5 monthly subscription that pays publishers when users read their work or AI uses it to answer questions. It offers premium content access and compensates publishers for human visits, AI-generated answers, and agent actions, reflecting modern internet use. This model supports quality journalism, improves user experience, and integrates AI with publishing for a better web. Pro and Max subscribers get it included.
Markifact is a no-code marketing automation platform that lets users create AI-driven workflows for automating marketing tasks. Users can trigger workflows, connect apps, and track performance through a visual interface. The platform offers pre-built templates, integrates with various marketing tools, and supports team collaboration.
Perplexity Comet AI browser is vulnerable to indirect prompt injection, where malicious hidden instructions in web content trick the AI into accessing sensitive data. Traditional web security fails here. Mitigations include separating user commands from page content, requiring user confirmation for sensitive actions, and isolating agentic browsing. This shows the need for new security models in AI browsers as they gain power.
Google is enhancing AI Mode in Search with new agentic features that help users complete tasks like booking restaurant reservations by searching multiple platforms and providing real-time availability. Personalized recommendations based on user preferences are now available for dining in the U.S. Users can share AI Mode responses via links for collaboration. AI Mode is expanding to over 180 countries in English, aiming to support complex queries globally.
Google Photos now offers AI-powered conversational image editing on Pixel 10 in the U.S., allowing users to make edits by describing them via text or voice. The redesigned editor supports natural language commands for tasks like removing objects or enhancing photos, with options for creative changes. Google adds C2PA Content Credentials for transparency on how images were captured or edited. This feature will roll out to more devices soon.
OpenAI launched ChatGPT Go, a low-cost subscription for India at ₹399/month. It includes more messages, larger file uploads, expanded image generation, advanced data analysis, and longer memory for personalized responses. Available on web, mobile, and desktop, it can be subscribed to via credit card or UPI and is geo-restricted to India at launch.
The Gemini app now personalizes responses by learning from past chats, offering more relevant interactions. It introduces Temporary Chats for private, one-off conversations that don't affect future chats or training. New data controls let users manage how their uploads and shared audio/video are used to improve services. These features enhance personalization and privacy options, with settings adjustable anytime.
