Google I/O LIVE Updates – Annual Developer Conference taking place today, revealing news about Android 15 and AI advancements

Where to watch the event

Google will stream the event live on its main website and YouTube for anyone who wants to tune in.

You can register for the event on the website Google I/O Home for free to enjoy perks like receiving email updates and watching on-demand sessions.

And don’t forget to follow our live blog to stay up to date with the latest news from the event!

More about Google’s AI advances

“Jump Ahead” technology isn’t the only AI Google has been experimenting with in recent months.

In March, the company announced it was enhancing its shopping capabilities with AI to help streamline the online shopping experience.

Google revealed it would use AI to help “generate images” in searches to help shoppers find the perfect piece of clothing.

Google also recently said it has developed an AI model to help predict the weather, called the Scalable Ensemble Envelope Diffusion Sampler.

The model uses AI to generate a large number of weather forecasts at the same time, allowing for broader analysis and predictions.

“This technology opens up new opportunities for weather and climate science and represents one of the first applications of probabilistic diffusion models for weather and climate prediction,” Google said in March.

Millions of Free YouTuber Updates

For just over three weeks, Google’s YouTube has been allowing premium members to bypass certain often-skipped parts of a video with just the click of a button.

The new feature uses “controversial AI” technology to determine how and why users would skip part of a video.

When watching a video, eligible users will see a button appear in the bottom right corner that says “Skip Ahead.”

When you click the button, the video will automatically jump to a section that viewers normally go to when watching.

Until May 21st, YouTube is asking premium members to test the feature.

More about Google’s apology

Jack Krawczyk of Gemini Experiences said: “Gemini’s AI imaging generates a wide range of people – this is generally a good thing, as people around the world use it.

“But you’re missing the mark here.

“We are working to improve this type of representation immediately.”

Gemini – formerly known as Bard – was accused of left-wing bias upon its launch last March.

Last night, a Google spokeswoman said: “We will pause people imaging and relaunch an improved version soon.”

Google’s AI ‘missed the mark’ on historical facts

Earlier this year, Google was forced to issue a humiliating apology after failing to identify the founding fathers.

In response to requests for images of America’s founding fathers – all white men – Google’s Gemini AI feature included women and people from ethnic minorities.

It also returned images of Asian and black Nazi soldiers, as well as historically inaccurate Vikings.

This led technology mogul Elon Musk – owner of rival xAI – to classify the Gemini tool as “woke and racist”.

Google consumers share enthusiasm

Several Google customers are “excited” about today and tomorrow’s developer conference.

“Can’t wait :)” wrote one excited consumer.

“Excitement levels are through the roof! I can’t wait to dive into the latest innovations in AI, Search, and more,” wrote another consumer.