The U.S. government struck a deal with Google to use its artificial intelligence and other applications for 47 cents, underbidding other AI partners.

Amid growing concerns about the environmental impact of artificial intelligence, Google says it has calculated the energy required for its Gemini AI service: Sending a single text prompt consumes as much energy as watching television for nine seconds.

Google will provide its Gemini artificial intelligence tools to US federal agencies practically free, the government announced Thursday.

Gemini AI is replacing Google Assistant on Home speakers, offering better reasoning, natural conversations, and smarter household help.

Google develops Android, the operating system found on over 3 billion devices, which gives it a strategic advantage to hook users on its Gemini-powered AI.

The OneGov deal gives Google a pricing edge over competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic, which offer their models for $1 per federal agency.

Google is bringing a bundle of new features to Gemini Live, its AI assistant that you can have real-time conversations with. Next week, Gemini Live will be able to highlight things directly on your screen while sharing your camera, making it easier for the AI assistant to point out a specific item.

The GSA's deal with Google for discounted access to AI tools comes as part of the OneGov procurement initiative aimed at promoting federal government efficiency.

Commentary: Gemini for Home is a huge leap into conversational AI for all Nest users, and we've been waiting for serious improvements.

Gemini Live can now handle tasks across Calendar and Keep apps, but soon, it will also be able to handle chores within the Phone and Messages apps, as well.

Gemini Live includes the AI assistant's ability to recognize objects in the real world and answer questions in real time while highlighting those objects.