Here are today's top three AI news stories: 1. Google Unveils Gemini 2 AI Model Google has introduced Gemini 2, an advanced AI model designed to function as a virtual personal assistant. Gemini 2 boasts enhanced multimodal capabilities, enabling it to process and understand video, audio, and physical environments. It includes specialized AI agents for coding and data science, capable of executing complex tasks and data analysis. Additionally, Project Mariner, an experimental Chrome extension powered by Gemini 2, allows for tasks like online shopping through web navigation. Google aims to integrate Gemini 2 into daily tasks, emphasizing the importance of privacy and security in its deployment. Wired 2. Russia Collaborates with BRICS on AI Development Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia will develop artificial intelligence in partnership with BRICS nations—Brazil, China, India, and South Africa—as well as other interested countries. This initiative, known as the AI Alliance Network, seeks to challenge U.S. dominance in advanced technologies, including AI. Despite facing Western sanctions limiting access to crucial microchips, national AI associations from BRICS countries and nations like Serbia and Indonesia have joined the network. The alliance aims to facilitate joint research, regulation, and market opportunities for AI products among member countries. Reuters 3. DreamWorks Co-founder Praises AI in Hollywood Jeffrey Katzenberg, co-founder of DreamWorks Animation, has lauded AI as an "amazing resource" for Hollywood. Speaking at the Fortune Brainstorm AI conference, he noted that leading creators find AI tools both productive and inspiring, enhancing the diversity and quality of their work. Despite recent industry tensions, such as the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike over AI usage, Katzenberg believes AI can significantly reduce production costs and timelines for animated films, as evidenced by DreamWorks' experiences with hits like "Shrek" and "Kung Fu Panda." Business Insider #cavefishai #artificialintelligence #ainews
