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Android Auto adds a little splash of color, just in time for the holidays
- Android Auto's latest update, version 13.4, introduces Material You colorization to its system UI.
- The update allows Android Auto to share wallpaper accent colors from the connected phone.
- These colors are only applied to the Android Auto system interface and not third-party apps.
- The use of color helps provide instant information and enhances the user experience of Android Auto.
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Google to Offer AI-Generated Conversational Answers in Search
- Google reportedly plans to add an AI Mode option to its Search page, enabling users to get conversational answers from a Gemini-like chatbot in place of traditional search results.
- AI Mode will be accessible via a tab near the top of the search results page, along with existing tabs like All, Images, Videos, and Shopping.
- The AI Mode will include links to external websites below its conversational answers and will allow users to ask follow-up questions.
- Several other companies, including Perplexity AI and Reddit, are also integrating AI-powered conversational interfaces into their platforms.
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New research finds that your smartwatch band is laced with toxic forever chemicals
- A new research published in the ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology Letters highlights the presence of perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) in fluoroelastomer bands offered by various top brands.
- The bands tested as part of the chemical analysis include those offered by big names like Google, Samsung, Apple, Fitbit, and CASETiFY.
- The research paper raises concern about “the very high concentration of PFHxA that can be readily extracted from the surfaces of watch bands made from fluoroelastomers.
- A staggering 50% of PFHxA exposure is absorbed through the skin, and over a third enters the bloodstream. This could pose serious health risks.
- PFHxAs fall in a particularly dangerous class of chemicals known as forever chemicals, and have gained the infamous name because they persist and avoid the regular cycle of environmental breakdown.
- Their detrimental impact is yet to be explored fully, and they have been linked to a wide range of health issues, including cancer.
- Interestingly, the more expensive bands exhibited a stronger presence of harmful chemicals than the cheaper ones.
- Alyssa Wicks, co-author of the research paper, recommends that customers should focus on lower-priced bands for their smartwatches and fitness bands if they seek to avoid PFHxA exposure.
- She suggests that the next time you go shopping for straps and bands, look for the word fluoroelastomer and avoid them, if possible.
- In conclusion, the study raises a serious concern regarding the toxic chemicals present in the smartwatch bands and warns people to be cautious while purchasing these wristbands.
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The tragedy of former OpenAI researcher Suchir Balaji puts 'Death by LLM' back in the spotlight
- The recent death of former OpenAI researcher Suchir Balaji has brought an under-discussed AI debate back into the limelight.
- AI models are trained on information from the internet and this could lead to people visiting original sources less, which can damage website content creators and lead to a less accurate internet. Balaji was concerned about this.
- He cited a research which showed that after the release of ChatGPT, there was a decline in the number of questions posted on Stack Overflow. There was also a decline in the website’s traffic and account activity after ChatGPT’s release.
- AI chatbots like ChatGPT are stripping away the commercial value of people's work and services. This could pose a problem for the internet ecosystem, Balaji said in an interview with the NYT.
- Balaji concluded that ChatGPT and other AI models do not qualify for fair use copyright protection and this was opposed by OpenAI.
- Tech companies producing powerful AI models don't like to talk about the value of training data. They've even stopped disclosing where they get the data from.
- Nick Vincent, an AI researcher, said that companies always highlight their clever algorithms, not the underlying data.
- Balaji's death may finally give this debate the attention it deserves.
- If people can get their answers directly from AI models, there's no need to go to the original sources of information. This could undermine some of the incentives that helped create the internet.
- In the US, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which provides 24/7 support for people in distress.
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Google debuts reasoning-optimized Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental model
- Google has released a new AI model called Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental.
- The algorithm is optimized for reasoning tasks across various fields.
- The model uses chain-of-thought reasoning to improve output quality.
- Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental will be offered through Google's AI Studio.
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Google accused of lowering the bar for how reviewers rate Gemini output
- Google has revised how it instructs contractors to evaluate AI responses.
- Reviewers are now less able to decline feedback due to lack of expertise.
- Google defends its interest in diverse feedback for AI improvement.
- Controversy arises regarding the extent of human oversight in Google's Gemini model.
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Chrome may be deploying a new tool to combat scammers
- Google is exploring the use of AI to detect scams in its Chrome browser.
- A new Chrome flag in Canary suggests the use of AI to analyze websites for fraudulent activity.
- This follows Microsoft's introduction of a scam detection system in its Edge browser.
- Google has already implemented an AI-powered scam detection system in its Pixel phones.
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Google Unveils Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking, Challenges OpenAI o1
- Google has launched a new model called Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking that offers advanced reasoning capabilities and transparency in AI problem-solving.
- The model can solve complex problems at lightning speeds and display its internal planning process to developers.
- Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking competes with OpenAI’s o1 model which is known for great reasoning capabilities similar to PhD students in various sciences.
- Google has launched Gemini 2.0 Flash to support multimodal inputs like images, video, and audio for TTS (text-to-speech).
- A few benchmarks suggest that o1 is the most powerful AI model beating even the benchmark-claude-3.5-sonnet in coding tasks.
- The only drawback of o1 is that it takes longer than other models to complete tasks.
- Google is ahead of OpenAI, which is now playing catchup in the AGI race.
- While OpenAI has been making announcements in their 12 Days of OpenAI, Google introduced several innovations.
- Google has previously launched quantum chip Willow, Gemini 2, the 3D world model Genie 2, Veo 2, Project Astra as a universal agent, Project Mariner, Google Deep Research, and Android XR.
- Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking builds on Google's Gemini series which competes with OpenAI's o1 model.
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Celebrating Another Year of #WeArePlay
- This year #WeArePlay featured 300 people behind apps and games on Google Play, showcasing founders who are transforming ideas into thriving businesses.
- The global film series highlighted stories like a mother and son duo preserving African languages and a founder whose app helps kids become published authors.
- The global tour included 153 new stories from the United States, 49 new stories from Japan, and 50 new stories from Australia, showcasing apps that address various needs and challenges.
- Google Play also released global collections of stories, focusing on themes such as LGBTQ+ founders, women founders, creators turning personal passions into apps, and founders building sports apps and games.
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Does Google’s Willow Quantum Chip Put Bitcoin’s Cryptography at Risk?
- Google's Willow chip is a quantum computing breakthrough that can solve computational problems other supercomputers can't touch.
- Quantum computing isn't just about breaking old systems; it's about building new possibilities, including in blockchain and Web3.
- Willow chip demonstrations that reducing quantum computing errors, meaning a reliable large-scale quantum computer might be closer than we think.
- Cryptocurrencies rely on cryptographic algorithms to secure transactions, which Quantum computers could theoretically crack.
- The probability that Willow chip or other breakthroughs could pose a real threat to current cryptography is worth keeping an eye on.
- The crypto community can prepare for quantum computing threats by upgrading security and transitioning to post-quantum cryptography.
- Quantum computing could lead to much faster consensus algorithms and more secure blockchains, bringing significant benefits to Web3.
- Now is the time to stay informed, encourage discussions and research around quantum-resistant encryption for Web3.
- The future isn't something to fear; it's something to build alongside the transformative potential of quantum computing.
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Google unveils new reasoning model Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking to rival OpenAI o1
- Google has announced Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking, a multimodal reasoning model.
- Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking offers transparent insight into its decision-making process.
- The model performs well in tests, tackling tricky questions and breaking down complex problems.
- Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking expands its potential use cases with its multimodal capability.
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Android 16 adds a new way to use the Google Pixel 9’s fingerprint sensor
- Android 16 Developer Preview 2 introduces a new way to use the Google Pixel 9's fingerprint sensor.
- The feature allows users to unlock their Pixel 9 without turning on the phone's screen.
- The option is available in the Settings search on the Pixel 9 series, but not on the Pixel 8 Pro.
- This feature is beneficial for users who want quick access to the fingerprint sensor without using the always-on display setting.
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Google releases its own ‘reasoning’ AI model
- Google has released an experimental 'reasoning' AI model called Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental.
- The model is available in Google's AI prototyping platform, AI Studio, and is designed for multimodal understanding, reasoning, and coding.
- Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental is trained to use thoughts to strengthen its reasoning and shows promising results.
- Reasoning models like Gemini 2.0 take longer to arrive at solutions but can effectively fact-check themselves.
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What’s new for Google Cloud databases — December 2024
- Google has announced its recognition by Forrester for its cloud databases work, acquiring the accolade of Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Translytical Data Platforms, Q4 2024 report.
- Google has created a generative AI whitepaper for the data industry that describes the four pillars of successful AI database applications.
- Google Cloud's databases have seen a range of product updates, including Cloud SQL's integration with Certificate Authority Service.
- Advanced Disaster Recovery for PostgreSQL and MySQL has launched with preview functionality, providing seamless disaster recovery testing and execution without application changes.
- Google's Cloud SQL Enterprise+ for PostgreSQL and MySQL has integrated data cache enable/disable to allow users near-zero downtime for MySQL and PostgreSQL primary instances and scalability through instance scaledown.
- Memorystore for Redis Cluster has introduced single shard clusters, node-level metrics, and OSS autoscaler for optimized automatic performance, capacity, and budget optimization in customer clusters.
- Google has also announced improved existing products; including enhanced availability for AlloyDB, which has extended storage and supports in-place version upgrades, and Spanner, which provides directed reads functionality and improves query efficiency with the query optimizer now in GA.
- Ford Pro Intelligence, Unity Ads, Tricent Security Group, Palo Alto Networks, and Flipkart have been highlighted as businesses that are successfully transforming through Google Cloud database solutions.
- Google Cloud also offered a list of upcoming events, including webinars on database solutions like CloudSQL and Memorystore in combination and a discussion with Bayer concerning geospatial data processing.
- Finally, those looking to try Google Cloud databases can now benefit from a 30-day AlloyDB free trial instance, a 90-day Spanner free trial, and $300 in free credits for new Cloud SQL customers.
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How Google Cloud can help customers achieve compliance with NIS2
- The Network and Information Systems Directive 2.0 (NIS2) outlines new cybersecurity requirements for organisations in critical sectors across Europe.
- To meet NIS2 requirements, private entities may require new investments in security tools, talent, and processes.
- Google Cloud offers several tools and resources to help customers meet their NIS2 compliance goals through building secure and resilient applications.
- Customers should consider using the cloud as a platform for managing risk and for streamlining compliance requirements.
- Covered organisations must adopt risk management practices, enhance supply chain security practices, and implement rigorous minimum security controls under NIS2.
- Google Workspace customers experienced three times fewer incidents than those using Microsoft 365, according to a study by cyber-insurer At Bay.
- Google Cloud offers a set of solutions and resources to help customers meet their NIS2 compliance requirements.
- Google Cloud offers resources for risk management, such as free online educational resources on the topic of risk governance.
- Customers can take advantage of Google Cloud Monitoring to view the real-time performance, availability, and health of their applications and infrastructure.
- Google Cloud Security Operations (SecOps) offers security practitioners a modern platform for threat monitoring, detection, investigation, and response for incident management in the cloud.
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