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Google app on Android to get a new toggle to switch between search and Gemini- Details
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Google app on Android to get a new toggle to switch between search and Gemini- Details

[ad_1] Google has been reported to be working on integrating AI features into its suite of apps. Earlier, the Gmail app received the AI-based quick reply suggestion and it was also speculated that the company has been working on an email summarisation tool. Now, a new Google feature has emerged via a leak which claims that the company may include a new toggle in the Google app for Android devices which will enable users to swiftly switch between search and Gemini AI app. Know more about the new toggle for the Google app. Also read: Google restricts AI chatbot Gemini from answering queries on global elections Gemini toggle on the Google appThe switch between Google Search and the Gemini app will get easier with the new rumoured toggle for the Android app. A tipster who goes by the name o...
Apple to take help of Shutterstock to train  its AI model
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Apple to take help of Shutterstock to train its AI model

[ad_1] Apple has entered into a partnership with Shutterstock, a stock photos and videos library, to utilize its data for training its artificial intelligence (AI) models. The agreement suggests that Apple is making strides towards developing its proprietary foundation model. Despite previous speculations regarding the integration of Google's Gemini AI and Baidu's Ernie Bot (in China) into the iPhone 16 series for AI functionalities, it seems Apple's long-term strategy involves incorporating its own native AI model.Apple has partnered with Shutterstock Sources familiar with the matter, as cited by Reuters, revealed that Apple has inked a deal with Shutterstock to access its licensed data, encompassing images, videos, and music, for AI training purposes. Similar agreements have reportedl...
Google Maps hidden features that you must know to make navigation easy
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Google Maps hidden features that you must know to make navigation easy

[ad_1] Google Maps has evolved beyond a mere navigation tool, becoming an indispensable part of our daily lives. From locating new restaurants in your city to finding the best metro routes, its functionalities go far beyond basic navigation. For those new to Google Maps or seasoned users looking to maximize its potential, here are ten hidden features worth exploring. Also read: Google Maps Glanceable directions rolling out now; Know the new benefits Gemini AI Integration: With Google Maps' integration with Gemini AI, you can now navigate to a specific location using voice commands, making it convenient, especially while biking. Electric Vehicle Settings: For electric vehicle users, locating charging stations is made easy. Simply select your charger type, and Google Maps will highlight...
Microsoft deal, Apple-Google talks show tech giants need artificial intelligence help
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Microsoft deal, Apple-Google talks show tech giants need artificial intelligence help

[ad_1] Earlier this week, Microsoft Corp. named artificial intelligence pioneer Mustafa Suleyman chief of its consumer AI business and hired most of the staff from his Inflection AI startup. A day before, Bloomberg reported that Alphabet Inc.'s Google was in talks to license its Gemini AI engine to Apple Inc.The moves suggest that despite pouring billions of dollars into partnerships, investments and product development, Microsoft and Google are struggling to figure out how to capitalize on generative artificial intelligence. Neither company is moving fast enough to field consumer products that generate revenue and grab market share, and, despite their size and power, they remain vulnerable to being disrupted. Even as engineers labor to perfect the large language models undergirding the...
Google Aims To Relaunch Gemini AI Image Generation Tool After Addressing Accuracy Concerns
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Google Aims To Relaunch Gemini AI Image Generation Tool After Addressing Accuracy Concerns

[ad_1] Alphabet's Google is set to relaunch its Gemini AI image generation tool in the coming weeks, following a temporary pause due to inaccuracies in historical depictions generated by the tool.This move comes as Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis announced plans to reintroduce the Gemini AI image generation tool after addressing the inaccuracies that led to its temporary suspension. The inaccuracies were notably flagged by users on social media, prompting Google to take corrective action. Recently, the AI tool's results on Prime Minister Narendra Modi came under fire for being “too woke” and “racist.” Google CEO Sundar Pichai also rendered an apology for the “unreliable” AI tool, acknowledging that the company “got it wrong.” Also Read: What really happened with Google's image genera...
Google Gemini AI gets precision control! Chatbot allows users to fine tune responses creatively
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Google Gemini AI gets precision control! Chatbot allows users to fine tune responses creatively

[ad_1] In a bid to empower users with unparalleled customization, Google has just rolled out an innovative feature for its Gemini AI-powered chatbot. This latest addition allows users to finely tune the responses generated by the chatbot, offering a level of granular control never seen before.Unlike traditional chatbot interactions, where the entire response might need regeneration, this feature enables users to focus on specific portions of the text. The tool lets users make precise adjustments, be it tweaking the length, regenerating a selected segment, or even completely removing it. As of now, this functionality is exclusively available on the web app version of Gemini, with no extension to the mobile app. Also read: Amidst Google Gemini AI fiasco, IT Minister says saying sorry “not...
Amidst Google Gemini AI fiasco, IT Minister says saying sorry “not consistent with expectations”
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Amidst Google Gemini AI fiasco, IT Minister says saying sorry “not consistent with expectations”

[ad_1] Amidst the controversies surrounding the Google Gemini AI platform, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that simply saying "sorry" does not fall with the country's expectations of complying with the law. This statement comes at a time when the government of India has issued an advisory to tech companies, asking them to seek explicit permission before launching AI models that are under testing.IT Minister on Google GeminiThe issue arose in February when a verified user shared a screenshot revealing biased responses from the Gemini AI chatbot regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Taking note of the issue, Chandrasekhar then criticised the AI's response as a direct violation of IT rules and criminal code provisions. The govt sought Goog...
After shocking Google Gemini AI images debacle, CEO Sundar Pichai talks tough to staff
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After shocking Google Gemini AI images debacle, CEO Sundar Pichai talks tough to staff

[ad_1] Just a few days after Google Gemini's inaccuracies while generating AI images came to the fore, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has said that the results generated were “completely unacceptable” while also admitting that their AI chatbot got it very wrong. The issue came to light when Gemini users on X shared screenshots of Gemini inaccurately depicting people of colour, while declining to generate images of white people.Gemini image generation controversyThe problems with Gemini began last week as more and more instances surfaced where the AI chatbot generated inaccurate representations of people. In another problematic instance, it compared the influence of Elon Musk to Adolf Hitler, stirring up controversy. As per a Semafor report, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai addressed the team behi...
Meta plans launch of new AI language model Llama 3 in July, The Information reports
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Meta plans launch of new AI language model Llama 3 in July, The Information reports

[ad_1] Meta Platforms is planning to release the newest version of its artificial-intelligence large language model Llama 3 in July which would give better responses to contentious questions posed by users, The Information reported on Wednesday.Meta researchers are trying to "loosen up" the model so that it could at least provide context to a query it deems controversial. The effort, which would boost the usefulness of Meta's new LLM, comes as rival Google paused the image-generation feature on its Gemini AI after it produced historical images which were sometimes inaccurate. Meta's Llama 2, which powers chatbots on its social media platforms, refuses to answer less controversial questions such as how to prank a friend, win a war or kill a car engine, according to tests by the publicati...
Google CEO Sundar Pichai slams ‘completely unacceptable’ Gemini AI app errors
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai slams ‘completely unacceptable’ Gemini AI app errors

[ad_1] Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Tuesday slammed "completely unacceptable" errors by its Gemini AI app, after gaffes such as images of ethnically diverse World War II Nazi troops forced it to stop users from creating pictures of people. The controversy emerged within weeks of Google's high-profile rebranding of its ChatGPT-style AI to "Gemini", giving the app unprecedented prominence in its products as it competes with OpenAI and its backer Microsoft.Social media users mocked and criticized Google for the historically inaccurate Gemini-generated images, such as US senators from the 1800s that were ethnically diverse and included women. "I want to address the recent issues with problematic text and image responses in the Gemini app," Pichai wrote in a letter to staff, which was publish...