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Google Search upgrades AI Overviews with Gemini 3 and adds instant chat follow‑ups

Google Search upgrades AI Overviews with Gemini 3 and adds instant chat follow‑ups

Google Search has replaced the AI model behind its AI Overviews with Gemini 3, delivering smarter, longer, and better‑structured answers to complex queries on mobile. The update also lets users jump directly from an AI Overview into a conversational AI Mode without leaving the search page. By keeping context and enabling seamless follow‑up questions, the change aims to make search feel more like a dialogue, reducing the need for multiple queries and improving the overall user experience.

AI Overviews gets upgraded to Gemini 3 with a dash of AI Mode

AI Overviews gets upgraded to Gemini 3 with a dash of AI Mode

Google is updating its AI Overviews feature to run on the latest Gemini 3 models. The change promises more reliable, conversational answers across a broader set of search queries. While earlier versions relied on Gemini 2.5, the new system will automatically select the appropriate Gemini 3 variant—whether a lightweight Flash model for simple queries or a more powerful Pro model for complex, long‑tail searches. The upgrade aims to improve answer quality and expand coverage, giving users a more consistent AI‑driven search experience.

Moltbot Emerges as Open‑Source Personal AI Assistant After Rebranding from Clawdbot

Moltbot Emerges as Open‑Source Personal AI Assistant After Rebranding from Clawdbot

Moltbot, formerly known as Clawdbot, is an open‑source personal AI assistant that lets users automate tasks such as calendar management, messaging, and flight check‑ins. Created by Austrian developer Peter Steinberger, the project was renamed after a copyright challenge from Anthropic but kept its lobster‑themed branding. Moltbot quickly attracted thousands of developers, earning over 44,200 stars on GitHub, and sparked market buzz that lifted Cloudflare shares. While praised for its flexibility and on‑device operation, experts warn that its ability to execute arbitrary commands introduces security risks like prompt injection, urging cautious setup on isolated systems.

Moltbot AI Agent Draws Praise and Security Scrutiny

Moltbot AI Agent Draws Praise and Security Scrutiny

Moltbot, an open‑source AI agent that runs locally on a range of devices, is gaining attention for its ability to handle tasks such as calendar management, email composition, and data logging through chat platforms like WhatsApp and iMessage. While users celebrate its convenience, security experts warn that its admin‑level access can be exploited via prompt‑injection attacks and exposed credentials, prompting the developers to issue patches and stress careful configuration.

Winter Storm Strains Power Grid as AI Data Centers Drive Up Electricity Demand

Winter Storm Strains Power Grid as AI Data Centers Drive Up Electricity Demand

A massive winter storm swept across dozens of states, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and testing an already stressed electricity grid. The surge in demand from AI data centers, alongside traditional heating needs, caused wholesale electricity prices to spike dramatically in states like Virginia. Utilities scrambled to restore service while grappling with aging infrastructure, climate‑related damage, and the growing energy appetite of AI workloads. Experts warn that such weather events highlight the need for better grid planning and potential demand‑response measures to balance the new load from AI data centers.

Meta CEO Opposed Parental Controls for AI Chatbots, Internal Docs Show

Meta CEO Opposed Parental Controls for AI Chatbots, Internal Docs Show

Internal communications obtained by the New Mexico Attorney General reveal that Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg opposed both explicit conversations between AI chatbots and minors and the implementation of parental controls for those chatbots. The state has sued Meta, alleging the platforms failed to protect children from sexual content and harassment. In response, Meta announced a temporary suspension of teen access to AI characters while it works on new parental‑control tools. The company disputes the attorney general’s portrayal of the documents, calling it a selective reading of the evidence.

Common Sense Media flags xAI’s Grok chatbot for serious child safety shortcomings

Common Sense Media flags xAI’s Grok chatbot for serious child safety shortcomings

A new assessment by Common Sense Media finds that xAI’s Grok chatbot fails to properly identify users under 18, lacks effective safety guardrails, and frequently produces sexual, violent, and otherwise inappropriate material. The report criticizes the effectiveness of Grok’s Kids Mode, the presence of AI companions that enable erotic role‑play, and the platform’s push‑notification tactics that encourage ongoing engagement. Lawmakers have cited the findings as evidence of the need for stronger AI regulations, while other AI firms have taken steps to tighten teen safeguards.

Moonshot AI Launches Kimi K2.5 Multimodal Model and Open-Source Coding Tool Kimi Code

Moonshot AI Launches Kimi K2.5 Multimodal Model and Open-Source Coding Tool Kimi Code

Moonshot AI, backed by major investors, announced the release of Kimi K2.5, a multimodal model trained on a massive dataset of text, image, and video tokens. The model is positioned to match or exceed the performance of proprietary competitors in coding and video understanding benchmarks. Alongside the model, Moonshot introduced Kimi Code, an open‑source coding assistant that lets developers work with text, images, and video inputs across popular development environments. The moves underscore Moonshot's push to become a leading player in AI‑driven software development tools.

AI Tools Aim to Streamline U.S. Courts While Raising New Concerns

AI Tools Aim to Streamline U.S. Courts While Raising New Concerns

Legal leaders are testing artificial‑intelligence systems to help courts and arbitrations run faster and at lower cost. Former Michigan Supreme Court justice Bridget McCormack heads an AI arbitrator that drafts decisions for document‑based disputes, while judges such as Kevin Newsom experiment with generative AI to clarify ordinary language. Proponents argue the technology could expand access to justice for small businesses, but critics warn about bias, hallucinations, and the need for human oversight.

ChatGPT’s Inability to Run Background Tasks Limits Large‑Scale Data Transcription

ChatGPT’s Inability to Run Background Tasks Limits Large‑Scale Data Transcription

A user attempted to have ChatGPT convert a series of photographed tables containing historic Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu records into a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Although the model initially assured the task was possible, it was unable to continue the work after the conversation turn ended, revealing a fundamental limitation: ChatGPT cannot execute long‑running background processes. The model eventually admitted the constraint, forcing the user to break the job into single‑page chunks. The episode highlights current gaps between AI hype and practical capability, especially for tasks requiring sustained visual analysis.