Google has announced new funding for academic research focused on AI ethics and fairness through its Faculty Research Awards program. The company will support university researchers working to address bias, transparency, and accountability in artificial intelligence systems. This initiative reflects Google’s ongoing effort to promote responsible AI development across the global research community. (Google’s Faculty Research Awards Fund AI...

Google and Adobe are working together to bring new creative tools to users. Adobe Sensei will now use Google Cloud AI to power its features. This move aims to make creative work faster and easier for designers, photographers, and other professionals. The integration combines Adobe’s deep understanding of creative workflows with Google’s advanced artificial intelligence infrastructure. (Google’s Adobe Sensei Leverages Google Cloud AI for...

Google has updated its Brand Lift measurement tool to use artificial intelligence for survey deployment. The new system uses AI to decide when and where to show brand surveys to users. This helps marketers get faster and more accurate feedback on how their ads affect brand awareness and perception. (Google’s Brand Lift Measurement Relies on AI Survey Deployment.) The AI looks at user behavior in real time. It picks the best moments to ask...

Google is making its storage and artificial intelligence features work more closely together. This move aims to keep users engaged across its many services. The company has updated Google Drive, Photos, and Gmail to use AI in smarter ways. These updates help users find files faster, organize photos better, and manage emails more easily. (Google’s Storage and AI Integration Increases Consumer Stickiness Across Services.) Now, when someone saves...

Google has launched a new feature called SGE for Superhero Lore. This tool uses Google’s Search Generative Experience to help fans explore comic book universes with more depth and ease. Users can now ask questions about characters, storylines, and timelines across Marvel, DC, and other major franchises. The system pulls from trusted sources to give clear, up-to-date answers. (Google's "SGE for Superhero Lore") The idea came from fan feedback....

Web developers now have a clear path to build navigation menus that work well with Google. A new guide from leading SEO experts shows how to create site menus that help both users and search engines. The key is to keep things simple and organized. (Building a Google-Friendly Navigation Menu) Google looks for websites that are easy to understand. A clean navigation menu helps the search engine find all important pages. It also makes it easier for...

Google has rolled out a new feature called PAA Carousels to improve how users find answers in search results. This update focuses on questions people often ask and shows them in a horizontal scrollable format at the top of the page. The goal is to give faster access to clear, direct answers without extra clicks. (Google's "PAA Carousels" and Question-Targeted Content) The carousels pull from Google’s existing “People Also Ask” section but...

On Wednesday evening, international gold prices broke through the $5,500 per ounce mark, with spot gold rising 2% to a historic high of $5,588.36 per ounce, bringing the cumulative gain for the week to nearly 9%. Since the beginning of this year, gold prices have increased by approximately 20%, far surpassing the full-year growth of last year. () This surge in gold prices is primarily driven by the continued weakness of the U.S. dollar. The U.S....

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed during an investor call on Wednesday that the company will roll out a new generation of AI models and products to users in the coming months. He stated, "In 2025, we rebuilt the foundation of our AI project," and predicted that "the new year will continue to push the boundaries of technology."  Although no specific timeline was disclosed, Zuckerberg emphasized that AI-driven commerce will become a core...

Travelers looking to plan their next getaway can now tap into a powerful tool right in their pocket: Facebook. Many local tourism boards and visitors bureaus have built active presences on the platform, offering real-time updates, insider tips, and personalized recommendations. By following or messaging these official pages, visitors gain direct access to trusted local knowledge without sifting through generic search results. (Using Facebook to...