Google I/O 2025: AI and Gemini Dominate
Source: ndtvprofit.com
Google I/O 2025 is set to be remembered for various reasons, including tech announcements and strategic partnerships. However, Alphabet Inc. CEO Sundar Pichai's 92 mentions of AI during his keynote stood out. The mentions of Gemini were even more prevalent. Google I/O 2025 will be remembered for AI integration into Google products, advancements in AI models, and updates to Gemini. Here's an overview of the AI news, announcements, and launches from Google I/O 2025.
AI in Google Products
The AI Mode in Search will enable users to ask more complex questions, utilizing advanced reasoning. AI Mode in Labs will feature deep research capabilities, Project Astra's live capabilities, and agentic capabilities from Project Mariner. A new AI Mode shopping experience will integrate Google's Shopping Graph with AI, aiding users in browsing ideas, comparing options, and making choices. Gemini 2.5 will be available in Search for AI Mode and AI Overviews in the US.
Gemini Updates and Features
With the interactive quiz feature, users can ask Gemini to create practice quizzes. Camera and screen sharing for Gemini Live will be available to Gemini app users on iOS. Users can upload PDFs and images to Deep Research to create research reports. Agent Mode will allow Google AI Ultra subscribers to describe their goals, and Gemini will execute tasks on their behalf. LearnLM will be integrated directly into Gemini 2.5. A new preview version of Gemini 2.5 Flash offers improved coding and reasoning, and is available to all in the Gemini app. Gemini 2.5 Pro will have Deep Think capabilities for complex math and coding.
Veo, Imagen, and SynthID
Veo 3 will generate video with audio, while the Veo 2 model will receive new camera controls and object manipulation features. Imagen 4, the latest picture generation model, will provide clarity in details such as skin, fur, and textures. Flow, a new AI filmmaking tool, will allow users to expand short clips into longer scenes and create cinematic films. SynthID Detector will simplify AI-generated content detection using watermarks.
Android XR and Project Astra
Samsung's Project Moohan, the first Android XR device, is expected later this year, offering immersive experiences. Gemini-powered glasses with Android XR will support messaging, appointments, directions, and photos. Android XR glasses can also help with live language translation. Updates to Project Astra include more natural voice output with native audio, improved memory and computer control. A conversational tutor prototype will assist with homework.
Google Beam and Meet Updates
Google Beam, a new platform for video communications, will use cameras and AI to combine 2D video feeds into a 3D experience. Speech translation is now available on Google Meet, mimicking the speaker's tone, voice, and facial expressions. Smart Replies in Gmail will capture the user's tone and preferred word selections to generate replies. The NotebookLM app, available on Play Store and App Store, will support Audio Overviews, and will soon include Video Overviews.