Google is releasing Ask Ad Manager, an AI agent that automates routine advertising tasks for publishers and agencies. The beta launches this month, with new skills and developer tools planned throughout the year.
The early Chinese investors of AI startup Manus are planning to repurchase the company from Meta for $2 billion, following a Chinese government order to reverse the deal. The move highlights growing geopolitical tensions over AI ownership and control.
NHAI’s new in-house AI scans Detailed Project Reports for costly errors and lets engineers identify road defects by uploading photos. The system, already handling 50,000 queries, stays locked to internal documents to prevent misuse.
A new NEJM AI study details how OpenAI’s o3 Deep Research model helped physicians diagnose 18 rare genetic diseases in children, adding a 4.8% yield after years of expert analysis failed. The AI surfaced evidence-linked hypotheses, not diagnoses, showing promise for scalable reanalysis of unsolved cases.
Dataland opens as the first AI arts museum, using a foundational model and Google Cloud to create a responsive, multi-sensory rainforest exhibit. The project pushes boundaries but raises questions about transparency and artistic integrity.
Space companies are in preliminary talks with insurers to cover orbital AI data centers, a key move to secure debt financing. The discussions reveal early progress for an industry backed by SpaceX and Blue Origin, but challenges in risk modeling and hardware valuation remain.
Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission mandates a 3-credit AI course for all public university students, aiming to boost digital skills. The phased rollout faces questions on funding, faculty training, and long-term impact.
Europe must deepen AI partnerships with China and welcome investment to reduce US tech dependence, says Christian Noyer, a key euro architect. His call comes as the continent navigates a precarious position between the world’s two largest economies.
Google has rolled out Gemini-powered email summaries to free Gmail users globally, but the feature can be disabled—at the cost of losing other AI tools. Here’s what you need to know about privacy and control.
Google’s June Pixel Drop introduces Gemini Omni 2 for AI video creation, Screen Reactions for creators, and floating app Bubbles for multitasking. The update also expands Voice Translate, safety alerts, and Edit with Ask Photos to more devices and regions.