Alphabet's Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) has announced a significant reduction in the prices of its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services for federal agencies.

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.

For a while now, the tech industry has been shifting into the “agentic AI’ era. Simply put, it’s where an AI performs a multi-step task for you, like acting on a request such as “reserve a table for six at the nearest ramen shop with at least a 4-start rating on Wednesday.

Google has released a report sharing the environmental footprint from Gemini estimating that a single text prompt uses about five drops of water or 0.26 millimetres.

Google Translate introduces Gemini-powered context-aware translations, fast vs advanced modes, and interactive practice to redefine cross-language communication.

Google has unveiled an AI-driven health coach for Fitbit, powered by Gemini, offering personalised fitness, sleep, and wellness guidance. Rolling out in October for Fitbit Premium users