The latest AI news we announced in February
Google’s February AI roundup says the month was focused on showing how AI can solve practical problems at a global scale, especially through partnerships and investments announced at its AI Impact Summit in India. It also highlights several product updates, including Nano Banana 2 for faster high-quality image generation, Lyria 3 for music creation, ....
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite: Built for intelligence at scale
Google is introducing Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite as its fastest and cheapest model in the Gemini 3 line, aimed at developers who need to handle large amounts of work without spending much per request. It is rolling out in preview through the Gemini API in Google AI Studio and through Vertex AI for enterprise users. ....
New details on Apple-Google AI deal revealed, including Gemini changes: report
Apple’s AI partnership with Google is reportedly much broader than previously understood, giving Apple deep access to Gemini inside its own data centers and the ability to build smaller, customized versions of the model for specific Siri tasks. That would let Apple use distillation to create faster, more efficient models that can run on ....
Nano Banana 2: Combining Pro capabilities with lightning-fast speed
Google’s post introduces Nano Banana 2, also called Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, as a new image model that tries to combine the higher-end capabilities of Nano Banana Pro with much faster generation and editing speed. It says the model is better at using real-world knowledge, following detailed instructions, generating readable text inside images, and ....
How we’re reimagining Maps with Gemini
The post says Google Maps is getting two major Gemini-powered upgrades, one focused on discovering places and the other on driving. A new feature called Ask Maps lets users ask detailed, real-world questions in a conversational way, then returns personalized recommendations on a map, using fresh local information, reviews, and a person’s saved preferences ....
New ways to create faster with Gemini in Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive
The post says Google is expanding Gemini across Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive to help paid Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers get from a blank page to a finished project faster. In Docs, Gemini can draft and revise content using relevant files, emails, and web information, while also matching a user’s writing style ....
Bringing state-of-the-art Gemini translation capabilities to Google Translate
Google is rolling out major upgrades to Google Translatepowered by its advanced Gemini AI models to deliver more natural, accurate translations, especially for idioms, slang, and nuanced phrases. The update introduces state-of-the-art Gemini translation capabilities for text across Search and the Translate app, improving how meaning and context are captured. It also launches a ....
Rethinking the Cybersecurity Arms Race: When 80% of Ransomware Attacks are AI-Driven
Summary: AI is transforming cyber threats, making attacks faster, adaptive, and autonomous. Analysis of 2,800 ransomware incidents in 2023–2024 found that over 80% were AI-enabled, showing how quickly adversaries have adopted these tools. Groups like LockBit, RansomHub, and BlackCat now deploy AI for reconnaissance, malware generation, deepfake-driven deception, and automated ransom negotiations. Capabilities include ....
MIT Sloan’s “80% of ransomware attacks now use artificial intelligence
Summery: Researchers studied 2,800 ransomware attacks and found that about 80% involved artificial intelligence. Attackers are using AI in many ways: generating phishing content, creating malware, driving deepfake-based social engineering, cracking passwords, and bypassing CAPTCHA systems. The paper argues that just having AI tools for defense isn’t enough. Effective cybersecurity requires three defense layers: ....
Following Your Stolen Data Through The Dark Web
The Wired video “Following Your Stolen Data Through The Dark Web” explains what happens to personal and corporate information after a cyberattack. It describes how state-sponsored hackers, hacktivists, and criminal groups steal data for different purposes, from espionage to profit. The piece explores how stolen information flows through private networks and dark web marketplaces, ....
