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Google isn't scanning your Gmail to train Gemini, it's letting Gemini scan your inbox to provide 'personalized insights' but I'm not sure that's better
Google's Gemini AI is being integrated into Gmail to provide personalized insights and assist with drafting emails, rather than to train AI models. While this feature is opt-in, the data from user interactions and summaries of emails may be used to train generative AI models, raising concerns about data privacy despite Google's assurances.
Google Cloud and Solana Foundation Introduce Pay.sh for API Transactions
Google Cloud and the Solana Foundation have launched Pay.sh, a new payment gateway that allows AI agents to autonomously purchase API access using stablecoins on the Solana network. This system simplifies transactions by eliminating traditional accounts and subscriptions, enabling new monetization opportunities for enterprises by allowing AI agents to access private data stored in Google Cloud.
EVE Online developer goes independent as Fenris Creations, partners up with Google DeepMind
CCP Games, now operating as Fenris Creations, has announced its independence and a new partnership with Google DeepMind. Fenris Creations will continue to develop EVE Online, EVE Vanguard, and EVE Frontier, with no layoffs planned. Google DeepMind will utilize an offline version of EVE Online to advance AI research in areas like long-horizon planning and continual learning, and has taken a minority stake in Fenris Creations.
Unity launches suite of AI tools to help creators accelerate game development
Unity has launched a suite of AI tools in open beta, designed to accelerate game development for creators using Unity 6 or above. The Agentic Assistant helps developers understand their work and use Unity's tools effectively, with features for planning, expert guidance, and asset generation. Unity Pro, Enterprise, and Industry subscribers receive these features automatically, while Personal Edition users can access them via a free trial or a monthly subscription.
Anthropic partners with SpaceX for compute deal to enable higher Claude usage limits
Anthropic has partnered with SpaceX to secure over 300 megawatts of additional compute capacity through SpaceX's Colossus 1 data center. This deal will enable Anthropic to increase usage limits for its AI services and products, including Claude.
NVIDIA (NVDA) announces AI partnership with Corning (GLW)
NVIDIA and Corning have announced a new partnership focused on improving artificial intelligence infrastructure within the United States. This collaboration aims to leverage both companies' expertise to advance AI capabilities.
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AI company Anthropic has announced a significant compute deal with SpaceX, which will also involve space development. Separately, Anthropic has increased usage limits for its Claude AI model, attributing the change to the new deal. In unrelated news, Ironmouse has canceled its NTE Gacha Game.
Snap's $400 million deal with Perplexity is dead
Snapchat's planned $400 million partnership with AI search company Perplexity has been canceled. The integration, which aimed to bring Perplexity's AI search features to Snapchat, never fully rolled out to users.
Google's AI search results will now turn to Reddit for 'Expert Advice'
Google's AI-powered search results will now incorporate 'expert advice' by referencing Reddit discussions. This update aims to provide users with more in-depth articles and links to trusted sources, including those they already follow.
Anthropic is doubling Claude Code rate limits after deal with SpaceX
Anthropic is increasing the rate limits for its Claude AI's code generation capabilities following a deal with SpaceX. The company is also exploring potential collaborations with SpaceX regarding their planned orbital data centers.
Google just bought a stake in the maker of Eve Online to train its AI models
Google has acquired a stake in CCP Games, the developer of the space-based RPG Eve Online. This investment will allow Google's DeepMind AI research division to study player behavior within the game to train its artificial intelligence models.
MMO Business Roundup: Xbox Copilot is dead, Steam Controller will restock, and Bank of America has opinions
Xbox is discontinuing its Copilot AI feature for consoles and winding down mobile development, with CEO Asha Sharma aiming to refocus the division. Valve has promised to restock the Steam Controller due to high demand. Additionally, a Bank of America analyst suggested that Grand Theft Auto VI should be priced at $80 to help the struggling games industry.
Majority of gamers don't buy full price video games anymore reveals survey
A new survey indicates that 62% of dedicated gamers no longer purchase video games at full price, with older demographics showing a stronger tendency to wait for discounts. The report, from IGN Entertainment, also highlights generational differences in game discovery and engagement preferences, including varying trust in AI.
CCP Games is no more: EVE Online studio changes its name as it goes independent and enters an AI research partnership…
CCP Games has rebranded to Fenris Creations and parted ways with Pearl Abyss for $120 million, entering an AI research partnership with Google DeepMind. The studio will continue developing EVE Online and its related titles with unchanged leadership and plans. The partnership aims to explore new gameplay experiences using AI and advance research in areas like long-horizon planning within the EVE Online universe.
EVE Online’s Developer Is Rebranding as Fenris Creations in a New Independent Chapter
CCP Games, the developer of EVE Online, has rebranded to Fenris Creations and returned to independent operation after parting ways with Pearl Abyss. The company announced that this transition will not involve any layoffs. Fenris Creations has also partnered with Google DeepMind to advance research in complex systems using EVE Online's environments.
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Xbox has seen a shake-up in its leadership team with multiple AI leads joining. Separately, PlayStation announced the top downloads for the PlayStation Store in April 2026.
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Google DeepMind employees have voted to unionize, citing concerns over military AI deals. This move follows reports of Google Chrome silently pushing a 4GB AI model to devices without user consent.
EVE Online will be used to help train Google DeepMind's AI tech, as company take a minority stake in the former CCP Games
CCP Games, now operating as Fenris Creations, has entered a research partnership with Google DeepMind to advance AI development using an offline version of EVE Online. Google has also taken a minority stake in the studio. This collaboration aims to explore areas like long-horizon planning and continual learning within the complex, player-driven universe of EVE Online.
Chrome downloads a 4GB AI file without user consent, researcher alleges
A researcher has alleged that Google Chrome is downloading a 4GB artificial intelligence file without user consent. The file reportedly reappears if deleted and lacks an opt-in mechanism for users.
EVE Online studio CCP Games goes independent as Fenris Creations
CCP Games, the developer of EVE Online, has been sold by Pearl Abyss to its management team for $120 million and rebranded as Fenris Creations. The studio will operate independently, with CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson assuring no layoffs. Fenris Creations has also partnered with Google DeepMind for AI research using EVE Online as a testbed.
