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Breaking News: Google is now letting AI Mode users test Search Live with voice input. Search Live enables you to have a back-and-forth conversation with Google Search that supports follow-up questions in both directions.
Get ready to dive into the latest happenings in AI.
Today’s menu:
Google Search Gets a Voice Makeover!
Meta Tried to Poach OpenAI—Failed!
Veo 3 Joins YouTube Shorts!
Can AI Act Like a Villain? OpenAI Thinks So!
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Today’s Poll and Results!
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Latest Happenings
Google has launched a new feature called Search Live that lets users talk to Google Search using their voice. It’s part of the AI Mode experiment and is now available for testing in the U.S.
What You Need to Know:
Search Live allows real-time voice conversations with Google Search.
Users can ask follow-up questions naturally, like chatting with a person.
The feature is powered by a custom version of Gemini AI with advanced voice tech.
You can access it via a sparkle icon under the search bar in the Google app.
Works in the background—even if you switch apps or lock your screen.
Offers four voice options: Cassini, Cosmo, Neso, and Terra.
Currently available to U.S. users enrolled in the AI Mode Search Lab.
Camera-based features are coming soon.
Why This Matters:
This marks a big shift in how we interact with search engines. Instead of typing, users can now have natural, flowing conversations with Google—making search more accessible, hands-free, and intuitive. It’s a glimpse into the future of AI-powered search.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed that Meta offered $100 million compensation packages to lure his top employees—but none took the bait. He also criticized Meta’s approach to innovation and company culture.
What You Need to Know:
Meta offered $100M+ salaries and bonuses to OpenAI staff.
The goal: poach top AI talent for Meta’s superintelligence team.
Altman said none of OpenAI’s best people accepted the offers.
He criticized Meta’s strategy of using money over mission.
Altman believes OpenAI has a better shot at superintelligence.
Meta recently invested $14B in Scale AI and hired its CEO.
Altman questioned Meta’s ability to foster real innovation.
Why This Matters:
This story highlights the fierce competition for AI talent—and the different philosophies driving today’s tech giants. While Meta is throwing money at the problem, OpenAI is betting on purpose and innovation to keep its team intact.
YouTube is integrating Google’s powerful AI video tool, Veo 3, into its Shorts platform. This means creators will soon be able to generate short videos using just a few words.
What You Need to Know:
Veo 3 is Google’s latest AI that creates videos from text prompts.
It will be added to YouTube Shorts later this summer.
The tool can generate realistic 8-second videos with visuals and sound.
YouTube Shorts now gets 200 billion daily views—a huge audience.
Creators can use Veo 3 to make content faster and more creatively.
Google plans to tweak Veo 3 to support vertical video format.
Some worry about AI flooding Shorts with low-quality or fake content.
YouTube is working on tools to protect creators’ likenesses.
Why This Matters:
This move could change how short-form content is made. With Veo 3, anyone can create videos without a camera or editing skills. It opens the door to more creativity—but also raises concerns about misinformation and originality.
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Today’s Poll:
Would you use voice search if it felt like chatting with a real person? |
Vote today, see the results tomorrow!
Yesterday’s Poll:
Do you support Meta’s handling of AI privacy leaks?
A) Yes – It’s not a big issue – 17%
B) No – Privacy should be better protected – 83%
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