How to use Google’s new AI agents to go beyond your standard searches
Google is launching AI-powered “information agents” that can monitor topics in the background and proactively alert users to updates and changes.
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Discord enables end-to-end encrypted voice and video calling for every user
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Google’s Genie world model can now simulate real streets with Street View
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How to use Google’s new information agents
Google is launching AI-powered “information agents” that can monitor topics in the background and proactively alert users to updates and changes.