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Google’s Breakthrough in Quantum Computing

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Today:

  • Google’s Breakthrough in Quantum Computing

  • Siri Now Features ChatGPT Integration

  • Google's Gemini 2.0 Powers Agentic AI

  • Google's AI Agent Takes Over Browsing

  • Midjourney Launches Collaborative Worldbuilding Tool

  • Apple Develops AI Chips with Broadcom

Google Quantum AI Reveals WILLOW the "Quantum Leap" Forward for AI

Google has unveiled Willow, a cutting-edge quantum chip developed by Google Quantum AI. Unlike traditional computers that use bits (ones and zeros), Willow uses qubits, which can exist in both states simultaneously. This allows quantum computers to solve certain problems much faster.

For example, Willow can perform a complex calculation in five minutes that would take today’s fastest supercomputers billions of years. A key breakthrough is Willow’s ability to reduce errors as more qubits are added, making it more reliable.

Apple has launched updates for iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2. These updates introduce new Apple Intelligence features to enhance user experience. Image Playground lets users create unique pictures using different themes and styles. Genmoji allows personalized emojis for more expressive chats. Writing Tools are improved for better text editing. 

ChatGPT, a smart assistant, is now built into Siri and writing apps, making tasks easier without switching apps. Visual Intelligence on iPhone 16 uses the camera to provide information about the surroundings. Apple also expanded English support to more countries and ensures user privacy by keeping data on the device.

Google DeepMind has introduced Gemini 2.0, its latest artificial intelligence model designed for the "agentic era," where AI can act on users' behalf. Announced by Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, Gemini 2.0 builds on previous versions with enhanced abilities to understand and generate text, images, audio, and more. 

It features faster performance, native tool integration like Google Search, and supports creating AI agents for tasks such as research and coding. Google emphasizes responsible development, ensuring user privacy and safety as Gemini 2.0 is integrated into various products and services.

Google has launched Project Mariner, its first AI agent capable of navigating the web like a human. Powered by Gemini 2.0, Mariner can control the Chrome browser by moving the cursor, clicking buttons, and filling out forms. Currently available to a select group of testers, it aims to change how users interact with websites by letting AI handle tasks such as shopping or researching. 

While the agent works slowly and requires user supervision, Google ensures privacy by processing screen images securely. Additionally, Google introduced other AI agents like Deep Research for complex topics and Jules for coding, emphasizing responsible and safe AI development.

Google has launched Project Mariner, its first AI agent capable of navigating the web like a human. Powered by Gemini 2.0, Mariner can control the Chrome browser by moving the cursor, clicking buttons, and filling out forms. Currently available to a select group of testers, it aims to change how users interact with websites by letting AI handle tasks such as shopping or researching. 

While the agent works slowly and requires user supervision, Google ensures privacy by processing screen images securely. Additionally, Google introduced other AI agents like Deep Research for complex topics and Jules for coding, emphasizing responsible and safe AI development.

Apple is partnering with Broadcom to create its own artificial intelligence (AI) chip named Baltra, aiming to reduce dependence on Nvidia, a major AI chip supplier. The Baltra chip is expected to start mass production in 2026 and will be manufactured using advanced technology from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which also produces chips for Nvidia. 

This collaboration has positively impacted Broadcom’s stock, which rose over 6%, while Apple and TSMC saw smaller gains.

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Apple is partnering with Broadcom to create its own artificial intelligence (AI) chip named Baltra, aiming to reduce dependence on Nvidia, a major AI chip supplier. The Baltra chip is expected to start mass production in 2026 and will be manufactured using advanced technology from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which also produces chips for Nvidia. 

This collaboration has positively impacted Broadcom’s stock, which rose over 6%, while Apple and TSMC saw smaller gains.

CodeArena, a human-curated benchmark designed to align code generation models (codeLLMs) with human preferences. Unlike traditional benchmarks, CodeArena focuses on real-world coding tasks and diverse queries. The study shows significant performance gaps between open-source and proprietary code LLMs, emphasizing the need for better human preference alignment.

DiffSensei is a new framework for generating customized manga by integrating a diffusion model with a multimodal language model. It allows precise control over character features and interactions in multi-character scenes, improving upon previous text-to-image models. The approach uses a unique dataset, MangaZero, to support dynamic character adjustments and storytelling.

FiVA introduces a fine-grained visual attribute dataset (FiVA) to improve text-to-image generation. It decomposes images into specific attributes like lighting, texture, and dynamics, enabling users to combine these elements from multiple source images. The FiVA-Adapter framework enhances customization, allowing for more precise and flexible image creation based on user preferences.

3DTrajMaster is a framework for controlling multi-entity 3D motion in video generation. Unlike previous methods that use 2D signals, it leverages 3D trajectories to control object movements in 3D space. By combining 6DoF pose sequences with a self-attention mechanism, it improves video quality and generalization, setting a new state-of-the-art.

🛠️TOP TOOLS

OpenL - Free and open-source tool designed for programming language development and transformation.

Logo Diffusion - Generates unique and professional logos using advanced AI, allowing users to customize designs based on style, color, and specific prompts.

Scribble Diffusion -  Transforms hand-drawn sketches or doodles into polished, detailed digital images using advanced generative AI.

GPTGo - Browser-based tool that integrates AI to answer questions, generate text, and assist with tasks directly from your search engine.

Magic Eraser - AI-powered tool that removes unwanted objects, people, or distractions from images quickly and seamlessly.

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🗞️MORE NEWS

  • Google DeepMind introduced Project Astra, a research prototype for a universal AI assistant available on Android phones and prototype glasses. Project Astra allows users to interact naturally through speech or video, offering real-time conversations and quick responses for a seamless experience. 

  • Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman forms a consumer health team by hiring former DeepMind staff, focusing on generative AI applications in healthcare.Suleyman recruits talent like Dominic King and Christopher Kelly to lead Microsoft AI's new London-based health division.

  • Google is urging the U.S. government to end Microsoft’s exclusive deal to host OpenAI’s artificial intelligence on its cloud servers. Google, along with other cloud competitors like Amazon, wants to host OpenAI’s AI technology on their own servers. This would allow their customers to access OpenAI’s tools without relying solely on Microsoft’s cloud services.

  • Microsoft’s venture fund, M12, has invested an additional $22.5 million in NeuBird, a startup focused on automating IT site reliability operations with artificial intelligence. Initially raising $22 million from Mayfield, NeuBird partnered with Microsoft to leverage Azure cloud services, expanding its market reach. Hawkeye uses advanced AI to monitor system health without accessing sensitive data. 

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