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SiliconANGLE 1 week ago 24 ● 7 sources
Google released EmbeddingGemma 2, expanding its open embedding model from text to shared multimodal embeddings for images, audio, and video. The model is 740 million parameters and is designed to run on a smartphone. It enables on-device retrieval like matching a voice memo to a video moment without sending data off the phone, with options to shrink embedding vectors down to 128 numbers.
The New Stack 1 week ago 7 ● 7 sources
Google released EmbeddingGemma 2 to enable on-device search across text, code, images, video, and audio using a shared embedding space and modular encoders. The model reaches 740 million parameters and is tested at about 567MB of active RAM on a Pixel 11 Pro. Developers can deploy smaller embedding indexes by truncating vectors to 512/256/128 dimensions without retraining and add new modalities later without re-embedding existing data, with LiteRT/MediaPipe Tasks now and Android ML Kit integration coming soon.
BBC News 1 week ago 48
Finnish authorities ordered a halt to preparatory work on two planned Google data centres in Muhos and Kajaani over environmental assessment concerns. The stop order requires suspending measures by 23 October after more than 300 hectares of forest clearance concerns were raised. Google said it would follow the agency’s guidance, asked the developer for an explanation by 14 October, and Finland may start enforcement if it does not comply.
The Verge 1 week ago 14
Google announced a 20-year agreement to update six US nuclear power plant sites through Constellation to supply electricity for its data centers. The deal is tied to more than $4.3 billion in new investment by Constellation and targets 890 megawatts of added capacity over five years. This expands the nuclear power supply pipeline that Google relies on, while Constellation funds efficiency upgrades at the selected plants.
Google Research 1 week ago 34
Google Earth AI introduced Population Dynamics Foundation Model (PDFM) embeddings as plug-and-play geospatial inputs for public-health ML workflows across multiple diseases and geographies. In evaluations, PDFM improved MMR vaccination coverage explained variance for 146 U.S.-Canada border counties from 16% to 22% (+36%) by adding cross-border context. Public health modeling can now use monthly-refreshed, privacy-preserving location embeddings to reduce data-lag and help forecast and risk-predict with comparable or better accuracy versus conventional inputs.
Ben's Bites 1 week ago 18 ● 16 sources
Thoughts from San Francisco reflects on how different groups use AI and argues that personal AI agents are not yet ready, even as the author cites new agent-related product updates. The article highlights a rollout in the next two weeks for Google Docs opening Markdown files without converting them. It shifts emphasis toward building blocks (speed, interfaces, side threads, visible memory) and expecting more devices/surfaces plus shared “factories” rather than personal agents as the end goal.
Workspace Updates Blog 1 week ago 44
Google Docs and Google Drive added native support to view, edit, and collaborate on Markdown (.md/.markdown) files, with Drive also showing rendered previews. The rollout starts October 5, 2026. Users can edit Markdown without importing or converting it to a Docs format, while keeping Docs real-time editing and Drive formatted previews.
The Verge 1 week ago 2 ● 2 sources
Google will limit free Google Gemini access to Gemini Flash Lite starting October 9, instead of letting free users choose Flash and Pro. The standard Flash model will require a $4.99/month Google AI Plus subscription, and AI Plus will no longer include Gemini Pro. Access to Gemini Pro and the advanced “Deep Think” option will shift to higher-tier Google AI Pro or Ultra plans.
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