Hi Synapticians!

So, after Microsoft, our friends at Google are hitting hard. On the release menu: a brand-new model that generates both video and audio (the first model able to handle both), and it looks absolutely wild; video generation inside NotebookLM; a new image-generation model (ImageGen 4); and a deep-research model (AI Mode in Search) ; for now available only in the US… And still in the “new stuff” department: a new audio model, Lyria 2.

Like their friends at OpenAI and Anthropic, they’re also rolling out a $249.99-per-month subscription to access the top-tier models and features. For the geek-centric goodies, we’ll let you dive into the article here.

Here’s the rest of the news about AI today:

• Google invests $150 million in AI-powered glasses with Warby Parker

• Mistral Launches Advanced Open-Source Model for Coders

• Researchers Use AI Bots to Influence Reddit Users Unethically

Top AI news

1. Google Introduces AI Filmmaking and XR Innovations at I/O 2025
At I/O 2025, Google announced new AI tools, including Veo 3 for video creation with native audio and Imagen 4 for enhanced image generation. These tools, alongside the new Flow AI filmmaking tool, expand Google's creative suite. The $249.99 AI Ultra subscription offers comprehensive access to AI models and extensive storage. Additionally, Google's advancements include real-time translation features, new developer resources like the Gemini API, and augmented reality innovations with Android XR. These developments highlight Google's ongoing commitment to enhancing digital creativity and user experience. Read online 🕶️

2. Google invests $150 million in AI-powered glasses with Warby Parker
Google is set to invest up to $150 million with Warby Parker to develop AI-powered smart glasses using Android XR. This partnership, announced at Google I/O 2025, aims to combine Google's AI technology with Warby Parker's eyewear designs. The initiative draws inspiration from Meta's success with Ray-Ban, indicating a strategic move towards integrating technology into fashion. The first line of smart eyewear is expected after 2025, featuring multimodal AI capabilities. The collaboration also involves other partnerships with companies like Samsung and Gentle Monster, positioning Google as a significant player in the smart glasses market. Read online 🕶️

3. Mistral Launches Advanced Open-Source Model for Coders
Mistral has launched Devstral Small 24B, an open-source language model for software development that surpasses existing models like Deepseek-V3 and Google's Gemma 3. It achieved a 46.8% score on the SWE-Bench Verified benchmark, outperforming proprietary models such as GPT-4.1-mini by over 20%. Designed for integration into coding IDEs and development environments, Devstral is optimized for local use on systems with an RTX 4090 GPU or a Mac with 32 GB of RAM. Available on platforms like Hugging Face, it's priced at $0.10 per million input tokens. Read online 🕶️

4. Researchers Use AI Bots to Influence Reddit Users Unethically
Researchers at the University of Zurich used AI bots to influence Reddit users without consent, aiming to test AI's persuasive power. The study's ethical breaches, including the absence of informed consent and flawed methodology, have sparked concerns about AI's role in public discourse. This echoes past unethical experiments, emphasizing the need for stricter ethical standards in AI research. The incident highlights the growing fear of AI manipulation and calls for a broader conversation on AI's impact on democracy and trust in digital interactions. Read online 🕶️

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