Google launches EmbeddingGemma, best-in-class on-device AI model

Google launches EmbeddingGemma, best-in-class on-device AI model

Google DeepMind has just unveiled EmbeddingGemma, a compact yet powerful embedding model that runs directly on your device. Unlike cloud-only AI, this model delivers state-of-the-art multilingual performance while preserving privacy, efficiency, and speed — even without an internet connection. Key Takeaways EmbeddingGemma is Google DeepMind’s … Read more

Coventry rethinks Palantir AI deal amid protests over IDF links

Coventry rethinks Palantir AI deal amid protests over IDF links

Coventry City Council is rethinking its £500,000-a-year AI contract with Palantir after public protests over the firm’s ties to Israel’s military. The decision follows union-led demonstrations, councillors voicing unease, and a growing national debate on whether controversial tech firms should shape vital public services. Key … Read more

Anthropic closes $13B Series F funding, valued at $183B

Anthropic closes $13B Series F funding, valued at $183B

Anthropic just rewrote the AI funding playbook. The San Francisco–based startup behind Claude secured $13 billion in fresh capital, pushing its valuation to a staggering $183 billion. The deal, led by ICONIQ and joined by Wall Street’s heaviest hitters, cements Anthropic as one of the … Read more