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In today’s edition:

• Google Tests AI Explanation Feature in Search

• Chinese Cloud Giants Rival Microsoft in Nvidia AI Chip Purchases

• Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Offers Free Gemini Advanced

• And more AI news….

Top Developments

Google

Google Tests AI Explanation Feature in Search

The Gist: Google is experimenting with a new way to trigger AI Overviews directly from highlighted text, enhancing interactivity and providing quick explanations or actions.

Key Details:

• Users can highlight text in Google Search and select "Get an AI explanation" for detailed insights or "Copy to clipboard" for instant copying.

• A "More details" button is being tested, allowing users to explore additional AI-generated content based on selected terms.

• The feature builds on Google’s existing AI Overview functionality, offering a streamlined way to engage with AI insights.

• The test was spotted by users online, though it isn’t widely available yet.

Nvidia

Chinese Cloud Giants Rival Microsoft in Nvidia AI Chip Purchases

The Gist: Tencent and ByteDance significantly invested in Nvidia's flagship AI chips in 2024, outspending major US tech firms like Google and Meta and trailing only Microsoft.

Key Details:

• Tencent and ByteDance each ordered around 230,000 Nvidia Hopper GPUs, including export-restricted H20 models tailored for China.

• Microsoft led the market, purchasing 485,000 Hopper chips, while Meta, Amazon, and Google trailed with fewer than 225,000 units each.

• US tech giants are increasingly developing in-house chips; Google, Meta, and Amazon deployed millions of proprietary AI processors in 2024.

• Nvidia dominated with 43% of server hardware spending in 2024, reflecting strong demand despite geopolitical trade restrictions impacting Chinese buyers.

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Offers Free Gemini Advanced

The Gist: Samsung’s Galaxy S25 lineup will include a free trial of Google’s Gemini Advanced AI service, with durations varying by model, adding significant value to the premium devices.

Key Details:

• Buyers of the Galaxy S25 Ultra will receive one year of Gemini Advanced (a $240 value), while S25+ and standard S25 buyers get six months and three months, respectively.

• Gemini Advanced offers faster AI processing, document analysis of up to 1,500 pages, and custom expert creation.

• The AI plan also includes 2TB of Google One storage, enhancing its appeal for productivity-focused users.

• This bundled perk aims to make the S25 series more enticing as an upgrade over the S24 lineup.

Quick Gist

Advancements in AI memory capabilities, as seen in Google's Gemini and ChatGPT, could mitigate social isolation by providing companionship, showcasing AI's potential for positive societal impact despite ongoing safety concerns (Read More).

Google announced a $30 million Google.org Accelerator program to support nonprofits and civic organizations developing generative AI solutions for education, scientific research, and community resilience (Read More).

Apple plans to elevate user experiences in 2025 with features such as Priority Notifications, enhanced Siri intelligence, and expanded tools like Genmoji and Memory Movies (Read More).

THAT’S IT FOR TODAY!