Google Defends AI Copyright, Claims 'Learning is Not Theft'


Artificial Analysis released the Speech-to-Text Benchmark Test Version 2.0, with ElevenLabs and Google performing outstandingly. Among them, ElevenLabs' Scribe v2 leads with a 2.3% word error rate, followed closely by Google Gemini 3 Pro with 2.9%, and Google did not specifically train for transcription tasks.
Google announced that the Gemini 3 Pro Preview model service will be discontinued starting March 9, 2026, and urged developers to migrate to version 3.1 as soon as possible. The transition period has two key milestones: on March 6, the model alias will point to the new version, and on March 9, the old version will be officially discontinued.
Google is transforming internal workflows by mandating AI tool use for non-technical roles and incorporating it into performance reviews, elevating AI to a core productivity factor. Following similar requirements for engineers, about 50% of code is now AI-generated and manually reviewed, with tailored AI adoption across roles.....
Google launches Nano Banana2, a new image generation model based on Gemini 3.1 Flash Image architecture, enhancing understanding and speed. It optimizes Chinese character encoding, semantic clarity, and reduces artifacts for better user experience.....
Google integrates AI robotics company Intrinsic into its core business, shifting strategic focus from conversational AI to embodied intelligence and smart manufacturing, aiming to create a general-purpose brain for robots and accelerate AI applications in physical production lines.