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Google takes ads in AI Search international for the first time

Google is expanding ads in its AI-powered Search to international markets as growth in classic search ads slows. What it means for marketing and visibility.

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New tool ·

Apple brings an AI assistant to Pages, Keynote and Numbers

Apple's office apps get an AI assistant for documents, slides and spreadsheets – plus MCP support for AI agents. What's coming, what it costs and who can use it.

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Companies ·

Google DeepMind unveils Genie 4: AI-generated worlds you can explore, with sound

Google DeepMind's Genie 4 generates interactive, photorealistic worlds in real time – now with native audio and dialogue. What the world model can do, who can use it and its limits.

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Developments ·

Netherlands plans to cut 25,000 civil service jobs – with AI

The Dutch government plans to cut more than 15% of civil service jobs as part of AI-related savings, Semafor reports. What we know and what businesses can learn from it.

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Companies ·

Anthropic files for an IPO on Nasdaq

Claude maker Anthropic has filed its S-1 registration statement with the SEC and plans to list on Nasdaq as ANT. What we know so far – and what it means for businesses.

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GPT-6.1 Terra: OpenAI's new model is built to operate your computer

OpenAI has released GPT-6.1 Terra, a faster, cheaper model for computer use, forms and routine work. Availability, pricing and what it means for everyday work.

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Developments ·

Ahead of the US midterms, ChatGPT turns election fakes into cartoons

OpenAI now renders manipulative election images in ChatGPT as illustrations instead of photos. Tests show the safeguard only partly works. What it means for marketing with AI images.

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