Latest Google Gemini Already Creating Benchmarks?

Google Gemini 1.5, AI helps archaeological discoveries, & OpenAI's advanced voice mode..

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Google’s Gemini is now more powerful with its coding and math capabilities, thanks to all the developer feedback!

Get ready to create exceptional apps using Gemini 1.5 with better pricing and accessibility features.

More on this in a bit. Here are this week’s latest AI shenanigans.

  • Gemini 1.5: Google’s New AI Powerhouses

  • AI Uncovers 303 New Nazca Geoglyphs in Record Time

  • OpenAI Expands Advanced Voice Mode: Smoother, More Human AI

  • Google’s NotebookLM Now Supports YouTube and Audio

Google has launched two upgraded Gemini models—1.5 pro-002 and 1.5-flash-002. The pro-002 model sets new benchmarks in advanced math, while flash-002 enhances instruction-following for smoother developer use. With better pricing and rate limits, these models offer more accessibility for building cutting-edge apps.

These updates, shaped by developer feedback, bring major improvements in coding and problem-solving. Google’s latest models are designed to accelerate innovation, making complex tasks easier and smarter for developers everywhere.

via Xeven Solutions

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Archaeologists from Yamagata University and IBM Research used AI to discover 303 new geoglyphs near Peru’s Nazca Lines, nearly doubling the known figures. These 200 BC-era geoglyphs depict animals like parrots, cats, and even decapitated heads, offering fresh insights into the Paracas and Nazca cultures.

AI and drones sped up what would have taken 100 years into just six months, revolutionizing archaeology. This discovery highlights AI's growing potential to reshape research, showing just how transformative it can be.

via University of Yamagata

OpenAI is rolling out its enhanced Advanced Voice Mode (AVM) to all ChatGPT Plus and Teams users, offering new voices and improved functionality for more natural, personalized AI interactions. The update integrates Custom Instructions and Memory for better conversation recall and understanding of accents, while adding five nature-inspired voices.

As AI becomes a daily tool, AVM’s advancements make interactions feel more human. OpenAI’s improvements signal a step closer to seamless AI communication, shaping how we’ll engage with AI in the future.

via OpenAI

Google has upgraded its NotebookLM tool to support YouTube videos and audio files, allowing users to analyze and summarize multimedia alongside text. The popular Audio Overviews feature, which turns notes and docs into AI-generated podcasts, now includes easier sharing via public links.

With NotebookLM now supporting YouTube, users can quickly extract key insights from endless hours of video content. Whether for study guides or quick summaries, AI is making it easier to digest and share information across multiple formats.

via Google

Cool Tools For This Week From insidersedge.io 

Fusion - Generate prompts based on factors like creativity, relevance, & clarity, etc.

WOXO - Generate videos from short descriptions.

Dora - Create 3D & animated websites without coding

Agent GPT - Deploy autonomous AI agents in your browser

This Week’s Jobs On insidersedge.io 

Marketing Manager - AI Arena

Senior Data Scientist - Magic Eden 

Senior Typescript Backend Developer - Striga

AI Scientist Engineer - OKX

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