Google introduces AI-driven language tools in Google Labs, featuring “Tiny Lesson” for vocabulary, “Slang Hang” for colloquial speech, and “Word Cam” for object identification, leveraging its Gemini model to support 23 languages for personalized learning experiences

Google unveils three AI language tools for personalized learning, using its Gemini model. “Tiny Lesson” offers situational vocabulary, “Slang Hang” teaches colloquial speech, and “Word Cam” identifies objects via camera. Supports 23 languages, accessible through Google Labs. Source: techcrunch.com

Mastercard debuts Agent Pay, integrating OpenAI and Anthropic into its network for seamless AI-driven transactions, with partnerships from Microsoft and IBM; utilizes tokenization and AI for secure workflows and fraud prevention without window switching

Mastercard launches Agent Pay, integrating AI platforms like OpenAI and Anthropic into its payment network, enabling seamless in-window transactions. Partnering with Microsoft, IBM, and others, Mastercard uses tokenization and AI for secure, efficient agentic workflows and fraud detection. Source: venturebeat.com

Meta introduces AI chatbot app and Llama API at LlamaCon, challenging OpenAI’s market hold; app includes social sharing, while API eases Llama model use. Meta’s open model strategy aligns with EU AI Act advantages over closed systems.

Meta launches AI chatbot app and Llama API at LlamaCon, targeting OpenAI’s dominance. The consumer app features social sharing, while the developer API simplifies Llama model integration. Meta pushes open models, aligning with EU AI Act benefits against closed providers like OpenAI. Source: techcrunch.com

Google AI podcast tool now supports 50 languages, including Spanish, Zulu, and Afrikaans, powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro; new “Output Language” feature in NotebookLM enables dynamic language changes for audio and chat, enhancing content creation and translation

Google’s AI podcast tool expands to 50 languages, including Spanish, Zulu, and Afrikaans, powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro. New “Output Language” option enhances NotebookLM, allowing dynamic language changes for audio and chat responses, aiding content creation and translation. Source: zdnet.com

Freepik debuts F Lite, an AI image generator with 10B parameters, trained on 80M licensed images using 64 Nvidia H100 GPUs; developed with Fal.ai, it offers standard and texture versions, similar to Adobe and Shutterstock’s AI tools.

Freepik launches F Lite, an AI image generator trained on 80M licensed images, using 64 Nvidia H100 GPUs. With 10B parameters, F Lite offers standard and texture versions. Developed with Fal.ai, it joins peers like Adobe and Shutterstock in AI innovation. Source: techcrunch.com

Meta unveils AI app with chat features, available on iOS and Android, offering content generation, image editing, and celebrity voice options; integrates social prompts in Discover feed, initially available in select countries

Meta launches AI app with social media features, available on iOS and Android. Users can request information, generate content, and edit images through text or voice. Features include celebrity voice options and social prompts in the Discover feed. Available in select countries. Source: zdnet.com