Microsoft AI chief says it’s ‘dangerous’ to study AI consciousness

Google is expanding AI Mode, its Search feature that enables users to ask complex questions and follow-ups, to a global audience, the company said Thursday. The expansion also brings new agentic and personalized tools.The feature is now available in English in 180 additional countries, previously limited to the U.S., U.K., and India, with more…

ByMichael JohnsonAugust 27, 20250Comments

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Here are Apple’s top AI announcements from WWDC 2025

Apple’s 2023 WWDC keynote placed heavy emphasis on artificial intelligence. The 2024 edition, however, shifted the focus, scaling back Apple Intelligence coverage in favor of updates to operating systems, services, and software. The company also debuted a refined “Liquid Glass” visual style and introduced a new naming convention.Still, AI advancements were part of the…

ByMichael JohnsonAugust 21, 20250Comments

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Meta says it will let candidates use AI in some job interviews

Meta is testing a new coding interview format that permits candidates to use AI tools during the evaluation process. Internal communications, verified by 404 Media, indicate the company is recruiting internal employees for mock interviews to help refine the structure.The move mirrors the increasing reliance on AI assistants and agents across professional settings, especially…

ByMichael JohnsonAugust 20, 20250Comments

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Retail Giants Flock to Hyperlocal Intelligence

From global coffee chains to top-tier department stores, retail powerhouses are turning to Hyperlocal Intelligence to maintain an edge in uncertain market conditions.Developed by HubKonnect CEO Michael Koch, the system combines large-scale AI processing with granular, neighborhood-level data, enabling companies to fine-tune their strategies in real time.“Retail has always been tied to location,”…

ByMichael JohnsonAugust 18, 20250Comments

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Google’s AI Overviews have 2B monthly users, AI Mode 100M in the US and India

Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai says the company’s AI user base is expanding rapidly. On the Q2 2025 investor call, Pichai reported that AI Overviews in Search now serves 2 billion monthly users in 200 regions, compared with 1.5 billion two months ago.Gemini has reached 450 million monthly active users, and daily usage…

ByMichael JohnsonAugust 13, 20250Comments

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Google’s new AI feature lets you virtually try on clothes

With the launch of its virtual try-on feature, Google is bringing generative AI to fashion retail in a practical way. The feature, now live in the U.S., lets shoppers use their own photo to see how garments would look on their body in real time.Once users upload a full-body image, Google’s AI technology renders…

ByMichael JohnsonAugust 6, 20250Comments