Eric Schmidt, Xavier Niel Back French AI Voice Startup Gradium

Mistral AI has launched the Mistral 3 family, a suite of 10 open-source models designed for diverse applications, including smartphones, drones, and enterprise systems. This release represents a significant advancement in Mistral's efforts to compete with major tech players like OpenAI and Google, as well as emerging competitors from China.

Google is set to revive The Android Show, with a new focus on extended reality (XR) technologies, indicating a strategic shift towards immersive experiences in the Android ecosystem.

Google has introduced a new feature for its Pixel phones that archives RCS texts, raising concerns about privacy as these messages may be accessible to employers on work devices. This update has sparked negative sentiment among users who value their personal communication security.

Google has patched 107 vulnerabilities in Android, including two that are actively exploited by state-sponsored actors, highlighting significant security concerns for users.

Google has addressed concerns regarding its AI model, Gemini, clarifying that it is not being trained on user emails from Gmail. This statement comes amid rumors about the AI's data usage and privacy implications. Additionally, a New York law is being introduced to prevent 'algorithmic pricing' practices, and Netflix has quietly removed the ability to cast content from mobile devices to certain TVs.

Apple has appointed a former Google executive as its new vice president of artificial intelligence, signaling a strategic move to bolster its AI capabilities. This hire comes as Apple seeks to enhance its technological offerings in a competitive landscape dominated by AI advancements.

Meta is reportedly in discussions to establish a long-term partnership with Google for its Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), a move that could significantly impact the artificial intelligence landscape and challenge Nvidia's market dominance.