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Google Images is turning into a browsable feed — and Search is getting AI-generated pictures

Google Images is getting a personalized browse feed, while Google Search adds AI-generated images in Overviews with Nano Banana 2 Lite.

Google Images gets a Pinterest-style redesign with a For You feed, collections and AI image generation in Search.

Spotify is testing a Spotify AI chatbot for Premium users, letting them search music, podcasts and audiobooks by typing or speaking.

Open models are taking share from frontier labs as enterprises seek cheaper, customizable AI and less vendor lock-in.

Superhuman’s new AI email replies feature uses frontier models to draft more natural responses and could make inbox work much faster.

Spotify rolls out an AI music assistant for Premium users, letting them chat with the app to find songs, podcasts, and audiobooks.

The Luddite movement is growing among Gen Z, with Summer of Ludd events challenging Big Tech, AI and app culture.

The ELIZA effect shaped the first chatbot and still explains why people trust ChatGPT-like systems with private thoughts.

HUD withheld records on AI policy work tied to DOGE, sparking questions about FOIA, prompts and government transparency.

Uber product strategy is expanding into hotels, AI and autonomous data as the company pushes travel growth without becoming an everything app.