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Google plans to relaunch ‘woke’ Gemini image tool

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2 years ago

February 27, 2024

Ahron Young

Google has announced its intention to reintroduce its artificial intelligence image generation software, Gemini, within the next few weeks after temporarily taking it offline.

It comes after criticism over what some have described as “absurdly woke” depictions of historical figures and events.

The decision to pause the image AI feature came after it produced controversial results, such as depicting female NHL players, African American Vikings, and an Asian woman in 1943 military attire when asked for an image of a Nazi-era German soldier.

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis confirmed the temporary shutdown of the tool during a panel discussion at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

“We have taken the feature offline while we fix that. We are hoping to have that back online very shortly in the next couple of weeks, few weeks,” said Hassabis, acknowledging that the tool was not performing as intended.

Gemini’s behaviour

The lack of transparency regarding the parameters governing Gemini’s behavior has made it difficult to fully understand why the software produced such unconventional results.

For instance, requests for images of historical figures like popes yielded unexpected outcomes, such as images of Southeast Asian women dressed in papal attire.

The controversy surrounding Gemini intensified when social media users tested its chatbot feature, revealing questionable responses to inquiries.

In one instance, the AI refused to compare the societal impacts of Elon Musk’s tweets to Adolf Hitler’s actions, asserting that “there is no right or wrong answer.”

Additionally, the software faced criticism for its response to inquiries about pedophilia, where it refrained from condemning the act and instead emphasized the complexity of the issue.

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SpaceX shifts focus to Moon with ambitious Lunar City plans

Elon Musk shifts SpaceX focus from Mars to a 2027 Moon landing, merging with xAI for AI satellite networks.

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3 hours ago

February 10, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Elon Musk shifts SpaceX focus from Mars to a 2027 Moon landing, merging with xAI for AI satellite networks.

Elon Musk has set his sights closer to home—literally. SpaceX is now prioritizing the creation of a self-sustaining city on the Moon within the next decade. The ambitious plan marks a major shift from previous Mars-focused strategies, aiming for an uncrewed Starship landing as early as 2027 to support NASA’s Artemis program.

This pivot comes as SpaceX merges with Musk’s xAI, combining the companies into a massive $1.25 trillion valuation. Musk believes the Moon offers practical advantages for launches, making it a more strategic stepping stone for humanity’s future in space.

Alongside lunar ambitions, SpaceX is also developing satellite networks to back AI technologies in orbit. Despite the excitement, NASA’s Artemis program has faced delays, pushing the first crewed lunar flight to March due to technical issues.

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Claude AI is transforming software engineering and productivity

Anthropic’s Claude AI now manages coding tasks, boosting productivity by 50% as engineers shift to oversight roles.

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1 day ago

February 9, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Anthropic’s Claude AI now manages coding tasks, boosting productivity by 50% as engineers shift to oversight roles.

Anthropic has confirmed that its AI, Claude, now handles almost all coding tasks at the company. Engineers are shifting from writing code to oversight and planning, marking a major change in how software development teams operate.

Users report a productivity boost of 50 percent since implementing Claude, highlighting the potential of AI to reshape workflows and day-to-day operations. The shift raises questions about the balance between human oversight and automated code generation.

The move has also affected markets, with shares of Indian IT services companies falling as investors assess the impact on traditional tech roles. Industry leaders stress that while AI can generate code, human input remains crucial for design, review, and strategic decision-making.

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OpenAI and Anthropic launch faster, smarter AI tools for enterprise coding

OpenAI and Anthropic launch advanced coding models, revolutionizing enterprise software development and intensifying the AI tooling competition.

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4 days ago

February 6, 2026

Harvey Vargas

OpenAI and Anthropic launch advanced coding models, revolutionising enterprise software development and intensifying the AI tooling competition.

OpenAI and Anthropic have unveiled powerful new AI coding models aimed at transforming enterprise software development. GPT-5.3 Codex operates 25% faster than its predecessor, tackling complex tasks and following real-time directions without losing context.

Claude Opus 4.6 introduces ‘agent teams’, allowing multiple AI agents to work on tasks simultaneously. The update also includes a one-million-token context window, enabling large volumes of text and code to be processed in a single prompt.

GitHub now supports multiple coding agents, letting developers compare AI approaches on the same problems. Both OpenAI and Anthropic are pushing for enterprise adoption, highlighting the potential for professional applications across industries.

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