Google AI Mode now offers interactive chart visualizations for finance queries in AI Mode in Labs. Users can compare and analyze stock and mutual fund data over time with custom graphs and explanations. The AI uses advanced reasoning to handle complex questions and follow-ups, accessing real-time and historical data to present clear insights. This feature is available now in Labs.
Google Labs introduced Portraits, AI bots that offer personalized coaching by mimicking trusted experts, starting with Kim Scott, author of "Radical Candor." These AI avatars use Gemini’s technology to provide advice based on the expert's real content and voice. The tool aims to help with workplace challenges and is available in the U.S. for users 18+. Feedback is encouraged to improve the early experiment.
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.
Google launched an upgraded Gemini 2.5 Pro preview, its smartest model aimed at enterprise use. It improved performance, leading benchmarks like LMArena and WebDevArena, excelling in coding and reasoning tests. The model now offers more creative, better-formatted responses. Developers can access it via Gemini API on Google AI Studio and Vertex AI, with new cost and latency controls. The Gemini app rollout starts today.
Meta plans to automate up to 90% of product risk assessments for apps like Instagram and WhatsApp using AI, replacing human evaluators. This aims to speed updates by having teams complete questionnaires, with AI providing instant risk evaluations and requirements. While faster, a former executive warns it may increase risks by missing negative effects. Meta says it invests heavily in privacy and uses AI for low-risk decisions, keeping humans for complex cases.
Claude 4 introduces Claude Opus 4 and Sonnet 4, improving coding, reasoning, and AI agents. Opus 4 excels in complex tasks and coding, while Sonnet 4 enhances coding and instruction following. Both support tool use, parallel execution, and better memory with local file access. Claude Code is now available with IDE integrations and SDK. New API features enable powerful AI agents, reducing shortcut behaviors and improving task focus and safety.
Google AI provides tools to help businesses create engaging visual content. Innovations include image-to-video transformation and AI outpainting for ads. The Asset Studio centralizes creative tools for advertisers, while the Product Studio suggests campaign ideas based on trends. Brand profiles in Merchant Center assist retailers in managing their identity. New video ads are being tested to enhance customer engagement and discovery.
Flow is Google's new AI filmmaking tool built for creatives using advanced models Veo, Imagen, and Gemini. It enables effortless storytelling with cinematic clips, realistic physics, and intuitive prompting. Features include camera controls, scene editing, asset management, and a showcase called Flow TV. Available to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, it supports filmmakers by integrating their feedback and expanding creative possibilities.
Google launches AI Ultra, a $250/month plan offering top-tier access to advanced AI tools like Gemini, Flow, Whisk, NotebookLM, and Project Mariner, plus YouTube Premium and 30 TB storage. It targets creatives and professionals needing high usage limits. The $20/month AI Pro plan offers fewer features, 2 TB storage, and is expanding free access to students in several countries.
Google's Gemini app offers free Gemini Live with camera and screen sharing on Android and iOS for real-time help. Imagen 4 improves image generation, and Veo 3 creates videos with native audio. Deep Research adds private data for custom reports. Canvas supports interactive content and coding. Gemini is coming to Chrome with browsing help. Interactive quizzes aid learning, with free student upgrades. New AI Pro and Ultra plans offer advanced features.