Google's AI Overviews will soon be able to handle more complex topics, multimodal, and multi-step searches, including advanced math questions and coding problems, thanks to the Gemini 2.0 model.

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Google has upgraded its Gemini chatbot platform with a 'Deep Research' feature, allowing it to analyze information and generate comprehensive research briefs.

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Albert Invent, a startup, has developed an AI platform trained on chemical experiment data, allowing chemists to analyze molecular-level data and speed up the research process. The company has secured $22.5 million in funding.

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A recent report claims that ElevenLabs' AI voice generation technology was used in a Russian-backed campaign to undermine European support for Ukraine.

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Cruise employees were informed by Slack message that General Motors (GM) plans to end funding for the self-driving car startup, absorbing it into GM and combining it with its own autonomous vehicle development efforts.

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Joby Aviation, an eVTOL startup, has increased its public offering to $300 million for certification, manufacturing, and commercial launch preparations in 2025. The company will allocate funds for air taxi services in New York City and Los Angeles with Delta Airline partnerships.

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Speak, an AI-powered language learning platform that focuses on speaking and listening skills, has raised $78 million in a Series C fundraise led by Accel, reaching a $1 billion valuation. The company uses AI to generate audio conversations and evaluate user responses. This follows a Series B extension of $20 million at a $500 million valuation.

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General Motors is abandoning its pursuit of a commercial robotaxi business, opting to integrate Cruise with its own autonomous vehicle development efforts.

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The Lucid Motors Gravity SUV has an official EPA range estimate of 450 miles, surpassing the previously cited 440-mile estimate. The SUV starts at $94,900 and features advanced engineering for improved range.

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YouTube's auto-dubbing feature is now available to hundreds of thousands more channels, making content more accessible worldwide, especially for informational videos.

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