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AI War Heats Up: Google's Gemini 2.0 Flash Goes Public After DeepSeek Disruption – Key Details Inside

Google has made Gemini 2.0 "generally available" through the Gemini API in Google AI Studio and Vertex AI, marking a significant step in the big tech giant's push toward AI technology.

International Business Times · Feb 6, 2025

Android 16 tipped to get big health monitoring upgrade –and your Fitbit could be the first to take advantage

Android 16 is bringing with it a more comprehensive Health Connect hub, and the Fitbit app is ready for it.

TechRadar · Feb 6, 2025

ChatGPT Search is now open to everyone — no account required

ChatGPT Search is now open to everyone, even people without an account. So say goodbye to Google.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 6, 2025

Paris hosts AI summit, with spotlight on innovation, regulation, creativity

France is making a bold bid to establish itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence governance, as Paris prepares to host the 2025 AI Action Summit. Against the backdrop of growing regulatory measures across Europe, France aims to strike a balance between innovation and ethics.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 6, 2025

Google Halts Workplace Diversity Push

Google parent company Alphabet has stopped making diversity and inclusion a workplace priority, according to a filing Wednesday with US regulators.

International Business Times · Feb 6, 2025

Google scraps diversity hiring goals and cites Trump’s DEI orders

Firm rolls back plan to hire more from underrepresented groups and said it was reviewing some of its DEI initiatives

The Guardian - US · Feb 5, 2025

Google Gemini's new model is the brainstorming AI partner you've been looking for

Google Gemini adds smart home controls.

TechRadar · Feb 5, 2025

Stock Market Today: Stocks Waver as Big Tech Slumps on Spending Concerns

Markets seesawed amid worries over massive costs for artificial intelligence and mixed economic news.

Kiplinger · Feb 5, 2025

Google Gemini 2.0 is now free for users — here’s how to access it now

Google DeepMind announced today updates to its Gemini 2.0 models, including dropping Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite, which is faster than its predecessor — and free.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 5, 2025

Unusual Activity in GOOGL Options Highlights Alphabet's Value

A large tranche of near-term call options traded in GOOGL stock, highlighting Alphabet Inc.'s underlying value. It generated strong free cash flow in Q4, but the stock is down, providing an opportunity for value players.

Barchart · Feb 5, 2025