Gemini News & Updates for January 2025

Google Partners With The Associated Press to Enhance Real Time Data for Gemini

3 days ago

Google partners with The Associated Press to deliver real-time information for the Gemini app, improving its usefulness for users seeking current data. This collaboration enhances their long-standing relationship focused on accurate journalism. Google has worked with news organizations globally for over two decades to grow audiences and revenue, while exploring AI's potential in journalism through initiatives that support local projects.

Google Expands NotebookLM with Interactive Audio Features and Premium Tier

5 days ago

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Google has updated NotebookLM with interactive audio features and a premium subscription service. Users can now interact with AI hosts during Audio Overviews and ask questions using voice commands. A new three-panel interface improves content management. The premium service, NotebookLM Plus, offers higher limits, customizable responses, and team sharing. Gemini 2.0 Flash enhances AI capabilities, but some features may have delays.

Google Launches Open-Source Negative Keyword Cleaner for Google Ads

5 days ago

Google Ads Gemini

Google Marketing Solutions has launched Negative Keyword Cleaner, an open-source tool for optimizing Google Ads campaigns by managing negative keywords. Built on Google Cloud and powered by Gemini AI, it analyzes data to identify negative keywords that block relevant ads. Using AI, it automates detection of restrictive keywords, ensuring ads reach their audience. Available on GitHub, this tool enhances campaign management and keyword strategy.

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Google Launches Custom AI Agents and Enhanced Search Tools for Retailers

6 days ago

Gemini Retail Media

Google Cloud is introducing AI tools for retailers, including Google Agentspace for building intelligent agents that enhance customer experiences and streamline operations. Vertex AI Search has been improved for better product discovery, while Connected Stores enhances the omnichannel experience. Retailers like Wayfair are leveraging these tools for efficiency. Partnerships with NVIDIA and Everseen focus on optimizing marketing and in-store experiences.

Google CEO Pichai declares AI model Gemini as top priority for 2025

21 days ago

Gemini

Google CEO Sundar Pichai stated that the AI model Gemini will be the main focus in 2025, which he called a critical year. He stressed the need for Google to accelerate its AI efforts and acknowledged the company must catch up. Pichai noted that while Gemini is gaining momentum, there is work to be done to close the gap and establish leadership, with scaling Gemini on the consumer side as the top priority for the year ahead.

Google highlights major AI announcements from 2024 including Gemini and Search

27 days ago

Gemini AI Overviews

2024 was significant for Google AI, featuring updates like Circle to Search and NotebookLM’s Audio Overviews. Key highlights included the launch of Gemini 1.5, advancements in health AI, and new generative tools. Major events included Google I/O, where AlphaFold 3 was introduced, and the Made by Google event showcasing new hardware. December marked the introduction of Gemini 2.0 and a quantum chip. Google aims to maintain this momentum into 2025.

Google launches Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking for reasoning tasks

1 months ago

Gemini

Google has introduced an experimental AI model named Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental in AI Studio, designed for multimodal understanding, reasoning, and coding in complex fields. It self-fact-checks but typically takes longer to provide answers. Initial tests showed issues, such as miscounting letters. While many companies are developing reasoning models, there are concerns about their high costs and whether they can sustain their performance over time.

Google's Gemini forces contractors to evaluate AI responses outside their expertise

1 months ago

Gemini

Google's Gemini has updated guidelines for contractors, requiring them to evaluate AI responses even outside their expertise. Previously, they could skip prompts they weren't qualified to assess, but now they must rate what they understand and note their lack of expertise. This raises concerns about the accuracy of AI outputs on sensitive topics like healthcare, as contractors may misjudge complex issues. Skipping is now allowed only for missing information or harmful content.

Google Updates Generative AI Prohibited Use Policy with Clearer Guidelines

1 months ago

Gemini AI Overviews

Google updated its Generative AI Prohibited Use Policy to clarify acceptable use of its AI tools. The revised policy, modified on December 17, 2024, categorizes prohibited behaviors into dangerous activities, security concerns, content restrictions, and misinformation. It prohibits child exploitation, terrorism, hate speech, and fraud. Exceptions may apply for educational, documentary, and artistic purposes while maintaining core protective measures.

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