Google Gemini Adoption Soars; Korea Launches AI 'Squid Game'

Google's Gemini AI has experienced a surge in adoption, with API calls doubling to 85 billion and reaching 8 million enterprise subscribers, driving a 34% jump in cloud revenue, according to a recent report. This surge in adoption has contributed to Alphabet's $4 trillion valuation through key partnerships such as the one with Apple, according to the report. Gemini is becoming a leading force in AI integration for business operations and user engagement.

South Korea has initiated a state-backed AI 'Squid Game' competition aimed at identifying the best indigenous AI models to compete with those from the US and China, according to reports. The competition is designed to foster innovation and enhance the country's capabilities in artificial intelligence.

In Australia, surging personal AI use is prompting calls for workplaces to catch up by implementing greater transparency and control over AI tools, with almost half of surveyed workers wanting strict rules about security and privacy, according to SmartCompany.

Schools are beginning to develop policies on AI use, such as Patagonia elementary and high school using a traffic light system in classrooms to guide students on appropriate usage (source not specified).

The plastic packaging industry is undergoing significant transformation as manufacturers adapt to changing consumer demands and advanced production technology, states EIN Presswire.

Emerging technologies are poised to reshape industries and enhance lives by 2026, although specific technologies are not stated in the provided title.

Sources:

• Smartcompany

• Nogales International

• Mint

• Analytics And Insight

• Menafn

• Webpronews