Google DeepMind is seeing a significant decline in its share of elite artificial intelligence talent as rival AI laboratories intensify recruitment across key global markets, according to a report by Fortune. An analysis by UK-based intelligence firm Zeki Data found that DeepMind’s share of research and advanced-engineering hires across Europe, the Middle East and Africa...
Google has launched Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, a specialised speech-to-text model designed to convert spoken audio into structured, formatted text while improving the accuracy and readability of transcripts. The new model is designed to automatically filter out filler words, handle mid-sentence self-corrections and recognise specialised terminology and jargon. Google is positioning Gemini 3.5 Transcribe as a...
OpenAI’s former head of data centers, Chris Malone, has departed the artificial intelligence company following a recent reorganisation of its infrastructure operations, adding to a series of senior leadership changes across the organisation. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Malone’s departure comes just over a year after he joined OpenAI in March...
For nearly two decades, the digital marketing playbook revolved around one primary goal: ranking high on Google. Today, that strategy is no longer enough. Consumers are increasingly moving beyond traditional search engines and turning to AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity and Microsoft Copilot. Instead of typing short keywords, users are asking conversational...
In a significant ruling highlighting the importance of intellectual property rights in the digital age, the Delhi High Court has imposed a ₹30 lakh cost on Google in a trademark dispute involving Hindware, reinforcing the judiciary’s stance on protecting established brands from trademark-related violations. The case centred around allegations concerning the use and visibility of...
Ogilvy India has partnered with Google India to launch a bespoke AI-powered creative studio aimed at enhancing creative excellence, accelerating innovation, and transforming how campaigns are conceptualised and executed in the advertising industry. The collaboration reflects the growing integration of artificial intelligence into modern creative workflows as agencies and brands increasingly explore technology-driven approaches to...
Albertsons Media Collective has partnered with Google to expand the use of retail data in YouTube advertising. The collaboration aims to help brands deliver more precise, relevant, and measurable campaigns by integrating real-time retail insights into video ad targeting. The partnership signals a deeper convergence between retail media networks and digital video platforms, reshaping how...
Omnicom Advertising has partnered with Google to introduce an AI-led creative intelligence system across the Middle East. The initiative is aimed at transforming how brands conceptualise, execute, and optimise campaigns in an increasingly digital-first ecosystem. The rollout underscores the Middle East’s rising importance as a hub for innovation-led marketing and data-driven decision-making. Driving the Next...
Google has rolled out its “personal intelligence” capabilities for Google Gemini users across the Arab world. The update marks a strategic step in making AI not just smarter but more intuitive, context-aware, and tailored to individual users. The move comes at a time when the AI race is shifting from raw capability to relevance and...
