Google has launched Gemini 3 Flash, a new generative AI model that promises faster performance and higher accuracy than its predecessors. Available now through the Gemini app, search, Gemini API, Vertex AI, AI Studio, and Antigravity, the model delivers notable gains on academic, reasoning, and coding benchmarks while offering lower token costs. Gemini 3 Flash narrows the gap with the larger Gemini 3 Pro, delivering comparable results on many tests at a fraction of the price, positioning it as a versatile option for developers and users seeking efficient, high‑quality AI outputs. Read more →

Google has taken its open‑source Gemma model offline from the AI Studio platform following a complaint from U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn. The senator claimed the model generated false statements alleging sexual misconduct against her, describing the output as defamatory rather than a harmless hallucination. Google responded that the model was intended for developer use, not for direct public queries, and said it would keep the model available through its API while working to curb erroneous outputs. The episode highlights ongoing political concerns about AI bias and misinformation. Read more →

Google announced that its Gemma family of AI models has been withdrawn from the AI Studio platform after Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn claimed the model fabricated a serious criminal allegation about her. The company said Gemma is intended for developers, not for answering factual questions by the public, and will remain accessible via API. Google reiterated its commitment to reducing hallucinations in its models while addressing the defamation concerns raised by the senator. Read more →

Google announced that it is removing the open‑source Gemma AI model from its AI Studio platform following a complaint from Senator Marsha Blackburn. Blackburn claimed the model generated false sexual‑misconduct allegations against her after a hearing on AI‑generated defamation. Google said the decision aims to reduce hallucinations and limit non‑developer tinkering, while still offering Gemma through its API and downloadable files for local use. Read more →

Google removed its Gemma AI model from the AI Studio platform after Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn alleged the system fabricated false criminal accusations against her. The senator sent a letter to CEO Sundar Pichai claiming defamation, citing the model's affirmative answer to a question about her being accused of rape and its generation of bogus news links. Google clarified that Gemma is intended for developers, not consumer queries, and will remain accessible via API. Blackburn also accused the company of a pattern of bias against conservative figures. Read more →

Google has removed its developer‑focused Gemma AI model from the AI Studio platform after U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn alleged that the system fabricated a false criminal accusation against her. The incident highlights the challenges of AI hallucinations when models intended for developers are accessed by the public. Google clarified that Gemma was never meant to answer general factual queries and will now be limited to API access for developers only. The episode underscores growing concerns about AI accuracy, defamation risk, and the need for clearer separation between experimental tools and consumer‑facing services. Read more →

Google has expanded its Gemini AI platform with the Nano Banana image editor, a tool that offers faster generation, stronger character consistency, and more realistic image‑to‑image blending than OpenAI’s ChatGPT image feature. Available through the Gemini app, AI Studio, and a dedicated website, Nano Banana delivers results in seconds and keeps visual details consistent across edits, positioning it as a compelling alternative for users seeking quick, realistic AI‑generated images. Read more →

Google has expanded its Gemini AI platform with the Nano Banana image editor, a tool that offers faster generation, stronger character consistency, and more realistic image‑to‑image blending than OpenAI’s ChatGPT image feature. Available through the Gemini app, AI Studio, and a dedicated website, Nano Banana delivers results in seconds and keeps visual details consistent across edits, positioning it as a compelling alternative for users seeking quick, realistic AI‑generated images. Read more →

Google has expanded its Gemini AI platform with the Nano Banana image editor, a tool that offers faster generation, stronger character consistency, and more realistic image‑to‑image blending than OpenAI’s ChatGPT image feature. Available through the Gemini app, AI Studio, and a dedicated website, Nano Banana delivers results in seconds and keeps visual details consistent across edits, positioning it as a compelling alternative for users seeking quick, realistic AI‑generated images. Read more →

Google has expanded its Gemini AI platform with the Nano Banana image editor, a tool that offers faster generation, stronger character consistency, and more realistic image‑to‑image blending than OpenAI’s ChatGPT image feature. Available through the Gemini app, AI Studio, and a dedicated website, Nano Banana delivers results in seconds and keeps visual details consistent across edits, positioning it as a compelling alternative for users seeking quick, realistic AI‑generated images. Read more →

A new consumer‑AI report from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) charts the latest competitive landscape. While OpenAI’s ChatGPT remains the market leader, Google’s Gemini, AI Studio, NotebookLM and Google Labs have entered the top rankings. Meta AI and xAI’s Grok are also gaining ground, with Grok reporting roughly 20 million monthly active users and a recent 40 percent surge after its latest version. Chinese AI products continue to dominate traffic in their home market, and a wave of newcomers is reshaping the mobile app list as platforms crack down on copycat services. Read more →