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Intuit Announces Major Layoffs to Accelerate AI Strategy

Intuit has announced plans to lay off over 3,000 employees as part of a strategic shift toward artificial intelligence, according to a memo sent to employees by CEO Sasan Goodarzi. The layoffs are intended to reduce complexity and simplify the company's corporate structure, Goodarzi stated in the

Google expands SynthID as AI labeling systems face critical test

Google is expanding access to SynthID verification, its invisible watermarking system for AI-generated content, potentially marking a turning point in the effort to combat unlabeled deepfakes and synthetic media. The expansion was announced during Google's I/O conference, where the company revealed that users can now verify whether

YouTube Introduces 'Ask YouTube' Conversational Search and Gemini Integration

Google is bringing AI-powered conversational search to YouTube with a new feature called "Ask YouTube." This addition allows users to interact with video content using natural language queries, making it easier to find specific information within videos without having to manually scrub through footage. The move is part

Google's SynthID Watermarking Technology Gains Industry Adoption

Google's SynthID watermarking technology is seeing broader industry adoption as companies seek ways to identify AI-generated content. The technology, originally developed by Google DeepMind, is designed to embed invisible markers in AI outputs that can help distinguish machine-generated material from human-created content. Major players including OpenAI and Nvidia

Google Unveils Gemini 3.5 Flash: A New Focus on AI Agents Over Traditional Chatbots

Google has announced Gemini 3.5 Flash, its latest AI model, at the company's annual developer conference. The model represents a significant shift in strategy, moving away from traditional chatbot interactions toward AI agents capable of autonomous task execution. Gemini 3.5 Flash is described as Google'

Google's AI Overhaul: What the New Search Experience Means for the Web

Google is fundamentally reshaping its Search engine from a link-based directory into an AI-driven conversational platform. The tech giant is integrating more interactive AI features, autonomous agents, and direct answers directly into search results, reducing the need for users to click through to external websites. This transformation marks a significant

Google AI Studio Introduces Native Android App Generation

Google has introduced new web-based AI tools through AI Studio that enable users to generate native Android applications in minutes. The tools represent a notable expansion of Google's efforts to bring AI-assisted development to a broader audience. The platform targets both developers and non-technical users who want to