EducateKaro – Handpicked Tech & Startup News: Summarized for You
Handpicked Tech & Startup News: Summarized for You
Google has launched an experimental search engine feature, AI Mode, replacing the classic 10 blue links with an AI-generated summary. Available to Google One AI Premium subscribers for $19.99/month, it’s accessible via an “AI Mode” tab. Driven by user demand, it faces competition from OpenAI and a lawsuit from Chegg over publisher concerns.
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Google’s Gemini AI smart home controls are now available to all users. The Google Home extension in the Gemini app allows for complex commands like adjusting multiple lights. Users can control devices via natural language, manage settings from the lock screen, and handle media control on smart devices. The rollout begins today, extending over weeks.
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Pearl, a new AI search engine, combines AI answers with human fact-checking and expert consultations. It uses JustAnswer’s data and popular AI models to provide responses, offering a freemium model. Legal clarity under Section 230 remains uncertain. Testing showed mixed results, with some answers not significantly improved by human input, suggesting limited value over free online resources.
Read more on WIRED.
