Gemini Gets Smarter, Google Searches Live: AI News for June 6, 2025
Today’s AI news is dominated by Google, with updates to both its Gemini model and Search platform. We’re seeing AI push further into practical, everyday tasks, from coding to search, but also facing questions about the pace and direction of its development.
First up, TechCrunch reports that Google has updated its Gemini 2.5 Pro preview model, claiming it’s now even better at coding tasks. This “updated preview” builds upon the previous upgrade from about a month ago, suggesting Google is rapidly iterating on its AI models. While the specifics of the improvements are still emerging, any progress in AI’s ability to assist with or even generate code has potentially huge implications for software development and beyond.
Meanwhile, 9to5Google highlights that Google is beginning to test “Search Live” in AI Mode. This new experience, powered by Project Astra (the same tech behind Gemini Live), aims to enable real-time conversations with Google. It sounds like a significant step toward a more interactive and intuitive search experience. Imagine being able to have a spoken dialogue with Google to refine your queries and explore information in a more natural way. This could revolutionize how we interact with search engines and access information.
Also, The Verge notes Google is rolling out a “scheduled actions” feature in Gemini that lets subscribers ask Gemini to carry out tasks at certain times. Subscribers can now ask the AI assistant to provide calendar summaries on a daily basis or generate a summary of an event after it takes place.
Finally, Gizmodo weighs in on Apple’s AI efforts, suggesting that Apple has a huge Siri problem that WWDC 2025 probably won’t fix. The article suggests that if Apple is going to address its stumbles with AI, now would be the time, but its hopes aren’t super high.
These developments show AI continuing to evolve and integrate into our daily lives. However, as AI becomes more capable, it’s essential to consider the ethical implications and ensure responsible development and deployment.