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Why did Google face backlash against Gemini AI in India and the world?
Currently suspended, the image generation capability on Gemini is poised to make a return in the forthcoming weeks. Here is an analysis regarding shortcomings of Gemini and Google's subsequent actions
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Google plans to relaunch Gemini AI image creation tool in few weeks
Bard was renamed Gemini earlier this month and Google rolled out paid subscription plans, which users could choose for better reasoning capabilities from the AI model
Google tests Gemini AI in Messages app: How it works and supported devices
Gemini AI in Google Messages app is currently available on select Android smartphones for users enrolled in public beta programme
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Digital nagriks not to be experimented with unreliable models: MoS IT
Chandrasekhar, the Minister of State for IT, in a post on X (formerly Twitter) said ensuring safety and trust are legal obligation of platforms
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Gemini's answers vary when asked if Modi, Trump are fascists; MoS IT reacts
Google's Gemini chatbot is facing backlash for producing inaccurate and manipulated results when asked to furnish certain information
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Google brings AI-powered 'Help me write' tool to Chrome Browser: Details
The feature is only available in the US as an experiment. However, it is expected to roll out in more regions in the coming months
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Google Pay SoundPod: Here is everything about Paytm Soundbox alternative
Google Pay SoundPod is an audio device that helps merchants track QR code payments with audio alerts when a payment is received
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Google pauses AI image generation of people after race inaccuracies
Earlier this week, Google said it was aware Gemini was offering what it called 'inaccuracies in some historical image generation depictions.'
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Google to make Pixel in India by next quarter, plans to ship 10 mn phones
The move will also help Google diversify its supply chain away from China, the Nikkei report said, citing a person with direct knowledge of the matter
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Google's Gemini AI accused of acting too 'woke', company admits mistake
The row erupted after a user pointed out that Gemini, earlier known as Bard, was showing inaccurate images when asked to furnish certain information
Google-backed space startup Pixxel set to launch 6 satellites from June
This comes almost a year after the Alphabet-owned company became part of a $36-million funding round for the Indian satellite-image startup
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Google signs content licensing deal with Reddit to train AI models: Report
Last year, Reddit said it would charge companies for access to its application programming interface (API) - the means by which it distributes its content
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Google releases 'open' artificial intelligence models after Meta, others
The Alphabet subsidiary said individuals and businesses can build AI software based on its new family of "open models" called Gemma, for free
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OnePlus Watch 2 silhouette shows circular dial, crown, and button: Details
OnePlus is expected to launch a smartwatch at the Mobile World Congress later this month. Called OnePlus Watch 2, the wearable is expected to be powered by Google WearOS platform
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Android 15 now available in developers preview: What is new in Google's OS?
Google to bring new developers options for power management and privacy control with Android 15
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AI can be 'Fastag' for India's growth: Google India head Sanjay Gupta
It can break barriers to information accessibility, says Google V-P Sanjay Gupta
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Delhi High Court refuses to hear ADIF, IBDF pleas over CCI's inaction
Both ADIF and IBDF had moved the court alleging that the CCI had not heard their case against Google's billing policy since July 2023
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Gemini 1.5: Google announces next-gen AI model with new architecture design
Google is releasing the mid-sized multimodal Pro model of Gemini 1.5 for early testing with the ability to process more information compared to the Gemini 1.0.
Google to initiate anti-misinformation campaign ahead of EU elections
Viewers watching the ads on YouTube will be asked to fill in a short multiple-choice questionnaire, designed to gauge what they have learned about misinformation
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Google to provide AI cyber tools, investments to bolster online security
The company will also release a white paper on Friday at the Munich Security Conference in Germany that details how it is using AI for cyber defence
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