Google's New AI-Powered 'Aluminium' OS Set to Replace ChromeOS on Desktops in 2026

Google has launched its new AI model, Gemini 3, which has shown early signs of outperforming competitors like ChatGPT in benchmark tests, marking a significant advancement in AI technology. This rollout is expected to enhance user interactions by better understanding requests and providing more relevant responses.

The European Union is easing regulations on artificial intelligence, while the United States is taking even more drastic steps to deregulate the sector. This shift aims to foster growth in the AI industry, despite ongoing concerns about a potential bubble in the market, which Nvidia claims has not yet burst due to its strong earnings report.

Google has indicated that the Google Assistant will be phased out in Android Auto by March 2026, as the company shifts focus towards its new AI model, Gemini. This transition marks a significant change in how users will interact with AI in their vehicles, moving away from the established Assistant framework.

The IRS has filed a civil lawsuit against GOP Senator Jim Justice, alleging that he owes more than £4 million ($5.16 million) in unpaid federal income taxes dating back to 2009. This legal action highlights significant tax compliance issues surrounding the senator's financial obligations.

Google has introduced a new conversational photo editing tool in Google Photos, initially available on the Google Pixel 10 and later expanded to other Android devices in the U.S. However, this feature has been deemed illegal in two states, raising concerns about its compliance with local laws.

OpenAI has been ordered to cease using the term 'Cameo' in its Sora app following a temporary restraining order issued by a Northern California judge due to a trademark dispute with the video app Cameo. This ruling could significantly impact the functionality of Sora, which is designed for creating AI-generated celebrity videos.

Anthropic has launched Claude Opus 4.5, an advanced AI model that emphasizes coding efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and user-controlled reasoning, marking a significant step in AI development. This model is positioned as a direct competitor to offerings from OpenAI and Google, showcasing enhanced capabilities in various tasks.

Recent evaluations of large language models (LLMs) from major tech companies, including OpenAI and Google, reveal that while these models have advanced reasoning capabilities and web search tools, they still struggle with reliable political fact-checking. A study assessed 15 LLMs against over 6,000 claims fact-checked by PolitiFact, finding that curated context significantly enhances their performance.