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Google Launches Gemini-Powered “Help Me Schedule” Feature in Gmail and Calendar

Google Launches Gemini-Powered “Help Me Schedule” Feature in Gmail and Calendar

Google is introducing a new Gemini-driven scheduling assistant called “Help me schedule,” rolling out Tuesday within Gmail and Google Calendar. The tool detects meeting requests in email drafts and offers suggested time slots based on the user’s calendar and the conversation context. Users can fine‑tune the suggestions and insert them directly into the email, streamlining one‑to‑one meeting coordination. The feature arrives as part of Google’s broader push to embed Gemini AI across its productivity suite, promising quicker, AI‑enhanced scheduling for everyday work.

Google’s Gemini 3 Rumored Launch Promises Key Improvements Over Competitors

Google’s Gemini 3 Rumored Launch Promises Key Improvements Over Competitors

A leaked screenshot suggests Google may unveil Gemini 3 as early as October 22, positioning it as a pivotal upgrade to the company’s AI chatbot lineup. The new version is expected to address several shortcomings identified in earlier releases, including memory retention, response speed, intent interpretation, deeper image analysis, and multi‑step task execution. If successful, Gemini 3 could attract more users and challenge the dominance of rival chatbots.

OpenAI Aims to Reduce Political Bias in ChatGPT with New GPT‑5 Model

OpenAI Aims to Reduce Political Bias in ChatGPT with New GPT‑5 Model

OpenAI released a study showing its latest GPT‑5 models exhibit significantly less political bias than earlier versions. The research comes amid a U.S. executive order that bars "woke" AI from federal contracts and calls for ideological neutrality. OpenAI reports a 30% reduction in bias and less than 0.01% of production responses showing political bias. The company tested the model with a suite of questions derived from U.S. party platforms and varied political framings, and used GPT‑5 itself to grade responses across five bias dimensions, though the methodology has drawn scrutiny.

Consumers Embrace Generative AI Yet Remain Wary of Privacy and Trust Issues

Consumers Embrace Generative AI Yet Remain Wary of Privacy and Trust Issues

A recent Deloitte survey shows that while a majority of U.S. consumers are actively using or experimenting with generative AI, they also express strong concerns about privacy, data security, and the trustworthiness of tech companies. More than half of respondents pay for AI services, yet many still verify AI‑generated information and are reluctant to share personal data. The findings highlight a paradox: rapid adoption of AI alongside growing skepticism about its impact and the motives of the firms behind it.

ChatGPT’s Spotify App Brings AI-Powered Music Insights and Playlists to Users

ChatGPT’s Spotify App Brings AI-Powered Music Insights and Playlists to Users

OpenAI’s new ChatGPT app integration with Spotify lets users link their accounts, giving the AI access to listening history and taste. The chatbot can describe a user’s musical palate, suggest undiscovered tracks, locate obscure songs, and generate themed playlists from simple prompts. Early testers report that the AI’s recommendations match personal preferences and that the playlist creation feature balances popular and niche selections for both adults and children. The integration demonstrates how conversational AI can enhance music discovery and curation without replacing human expertise.

California Law Mandates Safety Features for AI Companion Chatbots

California Law Mandates Safety Features for AI Companion Chatbots

California has enacted SB 243, a law that requires AI companion chatbot providers to identify themselves as non‑human, issue regular break reminders to users under 18, and maintain protocols for handling suicidal or self‑harm expressions. The legislation is part of a broader push that includes AB 56, which demands warning labels on social media, and pending AB 1064, which would further restrict child access. Companies such as Replika, Character.ai, and OpenAI have voiced cooperation, citing existing safety measures and welcoming clearer regulatory guidance.

OpenAI Partners With Broadcom To Deploy Custom AI Chips

OpenAI Partners With Broadcom To Deploy Custom AI Chips

OpenAI announced a partnership with Broadcom to design and deploy custom AI accelerators. The collaboration will see OpenAI creating specialized hardware while Broadcom handles manufacturing and integration into server racks that include its Ethernet, PCIe and optical connectivity products. Both companies say the effort will improve performance and efficiency for large‑scale AI models such as ChatGPT and the new Sora 2 video generator. Executives highlighted the partnership as a step toward broader AI infrastructure that benefits businesses and consumers, reinforcing a trend of major tech firms joining forces on AI hardware.

Google Introduces Nano Banana to Enhance NotebookLM Video Overviews

Google Introduces Nano Banana to Enhance NotebookLM Video Overviews

Google announced that its Nano Banana image‑generation technology, originally part of Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, is being integrated into NotebookLM. The update adds a new ‘Brief’ video format and a suite of customizable visual styles—including Classic, Whiteboard, Watercolor, Retro Print, Heritage, Paper Craft, and Anime—allowing users to tailor AI‑generated video overviews. The features will first roll out to Google AI Pro subscribers at $20 per month, with a broader release planned for free users. Access is available through the edit (pencil) icon on the Video Overview card in NotebookLM’s Studio panel.

Google Introduces Nano Banana AI to Upgrade Search, Photos, and NotebookLM

Google Introduces Nano Banana AI to Upgrade Search, Photos, and NotebookLM

Google is rolling out its new AI model, Nano Banana, across several of its products. The model powers a major upgrade to image editing in Google Photos and adds a richer set of video‑generation styles to NotebookLM, including whiteboard, anime, retro print, and the original Classic mode. Users can now choose between Brief and Explainer video formats and steer the output with prompts. While a firm timeline isn’t set, Google says Nano Banana will appear in the Photos app within weeks, promising smoother conversational edits and a more consistent generative experience.

Slack Enhances Slackbot with AI Capabilities

Slack Enhances Slackbot with AI Capabilities

Slack announced that its built‑in assistant, Slackbot, is being upgraded with generative AI features. The new version will let users converse with Slackbot, request project help, and analyze documents, while also integrating with services such as Google Drive, OneDrive, and Salesforce. Early access is limited to a beta group of 70,000 users, with a broader release planned for January 2026. The move follows a broader industry push to embed AI into collaboration tools, positioning Slack against rivals like Microsoft Teams.

Microsoft AI Unveils In‑House Text‑to‑Image Generator MAI‑Image‑1

Microsoft AI Unveils In‑House Text‑to‑Image Generator MAI‑Image‑1

Microsoft AI announced its first internally developed text‑to‑image model, MAI‑Image‑1, describing it as a major step in its AI roadmap. The system is built to deliver photorealistic images quickly and was placed in the top 10 on the LMArena benchmark after feedback from creative professionals. Microsoft highlighted safety guardrails and positioned the new model alongside its other AI offerings, including MAI‑Voice‑1 and MAI‑1‑preview, while noting ongoing collaborations with Anthropic and a complex relationship with OpenAI.