- Aug 12
Google's Gemini app surpasses 1 billion monthly users, closing gap with ChatGPT
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced the Gemini app has surpassed 1 billion monthly active users, making it the fastest-growing Google product ever to reach the mark. OpenAI's ChatGPT crossed the same threshold in June.
- Aug 6
Google AI leadership shakeup: DeepMind's Hassabis moves to Alphabet Chief Scientist, Jeff Dean exits for startup Discovery Loop
Alphabet announced a sweeping reorganization of its AI division on Wednesday, with Demis Hassabis stepping down as Google DeepMind CEO to become Chairman and Alphabet Chief Scientist, while veteran engineer Jeff Dean and three other top researchers depart to found Discovery Loop, a public benefit corporation backed by Google.
- Jul 22
Google rolls out four AI search features in France, from AI summaries to voice and image queries
Starting Wednesday, 22 July, French users gain access to AI Overviews, AI Mode, Search Live, and a file-upload button, marking the first full-scale deployment of Google's intelligent search functions in the country.
