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Can an open-source AI really outsmart billion-dollar giants? Meet DeepSeek-R1, a groundbreaking model from China that’s turning heads worldwide. It recently scored an astonishing 97.3% on MATH-500, a math benchmark that leaves most competitors in the dust, and hit a 96.3% percentile on Codeforces, putting its programming skills on par with human experts. What’s even more surprising is that DeepSeek-R1 is fully open-source and costs a fraction of traditional models to train and deploy. With its reinforcement learning-based architecture and MIT license, it’s challenging the dominance of proprietary systems like OpenAI’s o1 and Google’s Gemini 2.0. This is more than just another AI release—it’s a revolution in accessibility, affordability, and […]

OpenAI has introduced a new AI tool called Operator, moving beyond the familiar chatbot format and giving artificial intelligence the power to act directly on a user’s behalf in the digital world. Rather than just providing text-based responses, Operator navigates websites, clicks on links, and fills in forms—a major step toward making AI a truly hands-on helper. Operator is currently available to ChatGPT Pro subscribers in the United States. While it remains in a research preview phase, it demonstrates how AI agents could soon manage the duller parts of our online lives, from ordering groceries to booking doctor appointments. Below is a deep look at how Operator works, what sets it […]

Ever been mid-project when Google’s Gemini AI suddenly stops working? It always happens at the worst times—right before a deadline or during a crucial task. If you’re stuck refreshing the page, wondering if Gemini is down, you’re not alone. Outages like this leave users searching for answers and alternatives like Claude, ChatGPT, or Fello AI to keep things moving. These disruptions often affect more than the chat interface. Developers using Gemini via Google Cloud’s API face downtime, causing workflows to halt. Whether you use Gemini for writing, coding, or analysis, outages can throw everything off track. This is why understanding potential causes and solutions can help you stay ahead and minimize frustration. […]

On December 16, 2024, Google introduced Veo 2, its most advanced video generation model yet. This release marks a groundbreaking leap forward in AI video creation, offering unmatched realism, control, and quality. Alongside Veo 2, Google also announced updates to its image generation tool, Imagen 3, which now produces sharper, more detailed visuals with improved style accuracy. With these tools, Google cements itself as a formidable competitor in the generative AI market, taking on OpenAI’s Sora and other leading models. Veo 2, in particular, raises the bar for video content creation with its high-resolution outputs, cinematic control, and ability to simulate real-world physics. Veo 2: High-Resolution, Longer Clips One of Veo 2’s standout […]

Google just introduced Gemini 2.0, its most ambitious AI model yet, with a bold announcement by its CEO Sundar Pichai on X and its official blog. Pichai claims that this isn’t just another upgrade—it marks the beginning of the agentic era, where AI doesn’t just assist but acts, taking initiative to think, plan, and solve problems. At the center of this release is Gemini 2.0 Flash, a faster, more efficient version built for real-world tasks. But Google didn’t stop there. It teased projects like Project Astra and Project Mariner, offering a sneak peek at what’s coming: AI that can navigate web browsers, adapt to your needs, and even help you find everyday things like your glasses. […]

Over the years, search engine landscapes have significantly transformed, evolving from simple keyword-based queries to sophisticated AI-driven platforms that enhance user experience.  In the early days of the internet, search engines like Yahoo! and AltaVista provided basic functionalities, allowing users to search for information using keywords. These early platforms relied heavily on manual indexing, which limited their ability to deliver relevant results quickly.  How we went from queries to chat As the internet expanded, the need for more efficient search capabilities became apparent, leading to the emergence of Google in 1998. Google revolutionized search with its PageRank algorithm, which ranked web pages based on their relevance and authority, making it […]

ChatGPT’s new web search (sometimes called SearchGPT) feature has generated plenty of buzz in past week, with many speculating if it could challenge Google’s long-standing dominance. We think that rather than trying to replace Google, ChatGPT Search offers a fresh, AI-driven approach that’s tailored for specific needs. With conversational answers, a clean, ad-free interface, and the ability to pull real-time information from the web, ChatGPT Search aims to make finding information quicker and more streamlined. While Google remains unbeatable for comprehensive results, local searches, and product comparisons, ChatGPT shines in handling complex, context-heavy questions and delivering clear, direct answers. Here’s a look at how these two search tools measure up […]

Google has big plans for the end of 2024. The tech giant is getting ready to release a bunch of highly anticipated AI products, including Gemini 2.0 and a new AI assistant called Project Jarvis. These upcoming projects are Google’s answer to the competition from companies like Anthropic and OpenAI—and they’re aiming to reshape the way we use AI in our everyday lives. Gemini 2.0 Gemini 2.0 is set to launch this December, building on the previous versions—Gemini 1.0 Pro from late 2023 and 1.5 Pro from early 2024. While it may seem like Gemini 2.0 will only offer incremental improvements, it’s still worth keeping an eye on. Google’s adding […]

Google’s NotebookLM has just made the impossible possible—turn your notes, research, or even YouTube links into a full-on AI-generated podcast. Imagine two AI hosts breaking down your content, discussing key points, and summarizing it for you while you listen on the go. It’s called Audio Overview, and it’s changing how we consume information. Here’s everything you need to know (and why you’ll want to try it ASAP). How the AI Podcast Generator Works Forget reading through endless documents. With NotebookLM, all you need to do is upload your files—whether it’s PDFs, Google Docs, or even a YouTube link—and the AI will do the rest. It creates a podcast-like conversation between two AI hosts, who […]

After years away from the spotlight, Sergey Brin is back at Google – and he’s got a new obsession: artificial intelligence. The co-founder of Google, who once stepped down from day-to-day operations, is now returning with a renewed focus on AI, working “pretty much every day” to push the boundaries of the field. His return is making waves, and insiders are starting to see it as a potential game-changer for Google’s AI strategy. Why Is Brin Back? Brin’s reappearance at Google isn’t just casual. He has expressed that the rapid advancements in AI are simply too exciting to stay away from. “As a computer scientist, I’ve never seen anything as […]