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In today’s edition:

• Google Unveils Its Most Powerful AI Chip 'Ironwood'

• Deep Cogito Launches Hybrid AI 'Reasoning' Models

• Copilot Vision Brings Screen-Aware AI to Windows Apps

• Google Unveiled Deep Research For Gemini 2.5 Pro

• And more AI news….

Top Developments

Google

Google Unveils Its Most Powerful AI Chip 'Ironwood'

The Gist: Google introduced Ironwood, a next-gen AI accelerator optimized for running large AI models, promising major performance and efficiency gains for cloud users.

Key Details:

• Ironwood is Google’s first TPU chip built specifically for inference tasks.

• It comes in massive configurations, including a 9,216-chip cluster.

• The chip delivers high compute power with lower latency and energy use.

• It will soon integrate with Google’s AI Hypercomputer for scalable deployment.

Deep Cogito

Deep Cogito Launches Hybrid AI 'Reasoning' Models

The Gist: Startup Deep Cogito revealed Cogito 1, a set of open-source AI models that toggle between fast answers and deeper reasoning, aiming to outperform larger rivals.

Key Details:

• The hybrid models can switch between quick responses and step-by-step reasoning.

• Cogito 1 models range from 3B to 70B parameters, with larger ones on the way.

• Built on Meta and Alibaba models, they outperform open competitors in benchmarks.

• All models are openly available via API and cloud platforms.

Microsoft

Copilot Vision Brings Screen-Aware AI to Windows Apps

The Gist: Microsoft is testing Copilot Vision, a new Windows feature that lets the AI assistant visually guide users through apps like Photoshop and analyze content on their screen.

Key Details:

• Copilot Vision extends beyond the Edge browser to all apps on your PC.

• It can coach users step-by-step by highlighting features on the screen.

• File search lets you ask questions about content in documents on your device.

• Early testing is limited to U.S. users, with broader rollout coming soon.

Quick Gist

Google DeepMind and Google Cloud collaborated with Sphere Studios and Warner Bros to transform The Wizard of Oz into an ultra-HD experience for the 16K LED screen at the Las Vegas Sphere using advanced AI tools. (Read More)

Reddit upgraded its conversational AI search tool, Reddit Answers, by integrating Google Gemini to improve the relevance and quality of search interactions. (Read More)

The European Union launched its "AI Continent Action Plan" to strengthen the region’s AI industry by creating AI factories and simplifying compliance with the AI Act amid innovation concerns. (Read More)

Snapchat introduced Sponsored AI Lenses, a new generative AI-powered ad format that enhances brand storytelling and interactive engagement. (Read More)

Google unveiled Deep Research for Gemini 2.5 Pro (experimental), a new feature that improves research accuracy and output quality compared to earlier versions. (Read More)

NVIDIA and Google Cloud are partnering to deliver agentic AI solutions for enterprises using the NVIDIA Blackwell platform and secure access to Gemini models via Confidential Computing. (Read More)

Google announced Workspace Flows, an AI-driven tool to automate complex workflows across its productivity apps, now in early alpha. (Read More)

Samsung will launch its Ballie home robot this summer, powered by Google’s Gemini AI to boost its responsiveness and smart-home integration. (Read More)

OpenAI is testing image watermarking on GPT-4o-generated content for free-tier users, a move that could push users toward premium subscriptions. (Read More)

THAT’S IT FOR TODAY!