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News on Google’s AI projects like Assistant, DeepMind, and AI tools.

Google DeepMind’s WeatherNext AI Predicts Hurricanes Faster—and Earlier

DeepMind says its hurricane AI forecast model gives forecasters about a day more warning, with better intensity and track predictions.

Jeff Dean leaves Google to launch Discovery Loop, an AI startup aiming to speed up scientific discovery and automate experiments.

Anthropic is expanding its AI chip design push to boost Claude’s speed, efficiency and independence from outside hardware suppliers.

Google Assistant is being removed from Android phones and tablets starting Sept. 4, as Gemini becomes Google’s default AI assistant.

AI drive-thru systems are expanding at Taco Bell, Dairy Queen and others as fast food moves beyond early ordering failures.

Cyberattacks water systems in seven states raise alarm as FBI links the campaign to Iranian hackers and AI security failures mount.

India’s app monetization hit a record $345M in Q2 as AI, streaming and subscriptions drove more spending beyond downloads.

Google pulled its Google Earth AI feature after one day, citing misinformation risks and policy violations in generated map imagery.

Google pulled its Google Earth AI feature after users generated misleading satellite deepfakes, raising fresh concerns about trust and safety.

Reddit beat Q2 estimates, but AI search traffic worries and choppy referrals sent shares down after hours.