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AI & Enterprise
Google DeepMind CEO says world may be at start of singularity, renews AGI vision
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said the current moment could later be seen as the start of a “singularity” in the AI era. The Verge reported he made the remarks at the end of Google I/O 2026, calling it a significant moment for humanity. Hassabis linked Google’s latest AI research and products to a long-term vision for artificial general intelligence and introduced Gemini for Science tools for research support.
Games & Commerce
Google to roll out Ask YouTube AI search in U.S.
Google is adding an interactive AI search feature, Ask YouTube, to YouTube. Unveiled at Google I/O 2026 in California, it uses Gemini to find relevant videos, jump to the right segment and provide a written answer with related clips. Google said the goal is to make information easier to understand and faster to find. The initial rollout is limited to the United States this summer and may shift how creators optimise content for search.
Telecommunications & Media
Samsung, Google unveil Android XR glasses set for second-half launch
Samsung Electronics and Google unveiled two Android XR-based AI glasses for the first time at Google I/O 2026 in Mountain View, California. The glasses were designed by eyewear brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, marking the first release of actual designs since the partnership was announced in December. The companion device has no display but includes a speaker, camera and microphone for voice-driven features linked to Galaxy AI phones and Google’s Gemini.