Google has enhanced its Vids platform by introducing AI-powered custom avatars that replicate users' likeness and voice from a selfie and voice recording. The update also integrates Google's Gemini Omni AI model, enabling video creation through text prompts and reference images, plus features like background swapping and lighting fixes. These improvements transform Vids from a simple presentation tool into a versatile video creation platform, targeting business uses such as company updates and training, while competing with AI video startups. Access to personal avatars is restricted to users 18+ in certain regions, with avatars linked to Google accounts and watermarked for authenticity.
Waymo's driverless cars were involved in 440 crashes in Los Angeles County, but its reported collision rate fell 41% due to a federal rule change that exempts certain minor crashes from reporting. The new rule excludes incidents with no injuries, no ...
Alphabet and Amazon both showed strong cloud growth and heavy AI investments in Q2, with Alphabet's cloud revenue up 82% and AWS growing 37%. Alphabet controls its entire AI stack—from models to chips to distribution—while Amazon rents AI models thro...
Jio Platforms, India's largest telecom operator backed by Meta and Google, will raise up to 302 billion rupees ($3.2 billion) through an IPO from October 21 to 23. The company plans to sell 270 million shares priced between 1,065 and 1,119 rupees eac...
Anthropic reported a 45% increase in third-quarter revenue, reaching $16.8 billion, up from $11.6 billion in Q2 and $4.7 billion in Q1. The company, backed by Google and Amazon, is preparing for an IPO expected after the November midterm elections, a...
UBS raised Alphabet's price target to $380, reflecting confidence in its AI expansion and strong revenue performance. Alphabet is advancing its AI strategy by providing European researchers access to advanced AI models through Google DeepMind and Goo...
