Google's new AI tool set to rival Duolingo

At the end of August, Google released a beta feature called Practice, allowing users to have realtime conversations and practice their listening skills. When I heard about it, I had the kind of ... Read More

Hundreds of Google AI Workers Were Fired Amid Fight Over Working Conditions

Over 200 contractors who work on improving Google’s AI products, including Gemini and AI Overviews, have been laid off, sources tell WIRED. It’s the latest development in a conflict over pay and ... Read More

What does the Google antitrust ruling mean for the future of AI?

A federal judge's mild ruling in the Justice Department's suit over Google's search engine monopoly has critics worried that the tech giant can now monopolize artificial intelligence. Read More

Google Gemini’s AI image model gets a ‘bananas’ upgrade

Google is upgrading its Gemini chatbot with a new AI image model that gives users finer control over editing photos, a step meant to catch up with OpenAI’s popular image tools and draw users from ... Read More

FTC launches inquiry into AI chatbot companions and their effects on children

The Federal Trade Commission wants to know more about potential harms to children and teenagers who use their AI chatbots as companions. Read More

Meta's AI leaders discuss using Google, OpenAI models in apps, The Information says

(Reuters) -Meta Platforms is considering partnerships with rivals Google or OpenAI to enhance artificial intelligence features in its applications, The Information reported on Friday, citing people ... Read More

Grok AI’s Share Feature Exposed Thousands of User Chats on Google

Elon Musk during the Grok 4 launch's livestream from xAI headquarters. Musk said Grok Imagine was “optimized for maximum fun.” eWeek content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We ... Read More