A new ‘Answer Now’ button has been added to Gemini, allowing users to skip extended reasoning and receive instant replies. The feature appears alongside the spinning status indicator in Gemini 3 Pro and Thinking/Flash, but is not available in the Fast model.
When selected, the button confirms that Gemini is ‘skipping in-depth thinking’ before delivering a quicker response. Google says the tool is designed for general questions where speed is prioritised over detailed analysis.
The update coincides with changes to usage limits across subscription plans. AI Pro users now receive 300 Thinking prompts and 100 Pro prompts per day, while AI Ultra users get 1,500 Thinking prompts and 500 Pro prompts daily.
Free users also gain access to the revised limits, listed as ‘Basic access’ for both the Thinking and Pro models. Google has not indicated whether the Fast model will receive the Answer Now feature.
The rollout follows the recent launch of Gemini’s Personal Intelligence feature, which allows the chatbot to draw on Google services such as Gmail and Search history. Google says Answer Now will replace the existing Skip button and is now available on Android, iOS, and the web.
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Adobe says generative AI is rapidly reshaping India’s creator economy, with 97% of surveyed creators reporting a positive impact. Findings come from the company’s inaugural Creators’ Toolkit Report covering more than 16,000 creators worldwide.
Adoption levels in India are among the highest globally, with almost all creators reporting that AI tools are embedded in their daily workflows. Adobe is commonly used for editing, content enhancement, asset generation and idea development across video, image and social media formats.
Despite enthusiasm, concerns remain around trust and transparency. Many creators fear their work may be used to train AI models without consent, while cost, unclear training methods and inconsistent outputs also limit wider confidence.
Interest in agentic AI is also growing, with most Indian creators expressing optimism about systems that automate tasks and adapt to personal creative styles. Mobile devices continue to gain importance, with creators expecting phone output to increase further.
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Exiger has launched a free online tool designed to help organisations identify links to forced labour in global supply chains. The platform, called forcedlabor.ai, was unveiled during the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
The tool allows users to search suppliers and companies to assess potential exposure to state-sponsored forced labour, with an initial focus on risks linked to China. Exiger says the database draws on billions of records and is powered by proprietary AI to support compliance and ethical sourcing.
US lawmakers and human rights groups have welcomed the initiative, arguing that companies face growing legal and reputational risks if their supply chains rely on forced labour. The platform highlights risks linked to US import restrictions and enforcement actions.
Exiger says making the data freely available aims to level the playing field for smaller firms with limited compliance budgets. The company argues that greater transparency can help reduce modern slavery across industries, from retail to agriculture.
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Researchers at Yale University have developed an AI platform that accelerates chemical discovery by turning scientific knowledge into practical laboratory guidance. The system, known as MOSAIC, generates detailed experimental procedures across chemistry, including drug design and materials science.
MOSAIC differs from existing AI chemistry tools by combining thousands of specialised AI ‘experts,’ each representing a distinct area of chemical knowledge.
Instead of a single model, the platform draws on diverse reaction expertise to guide complex syntheses, including the synthesis of previously unreported compounds.
Early results suggest the approach significantly improves experimental outcomes. Using MOSAIC, researchers successfully synthesised more than 35 new compounds, spanning pharmaceuticals, catalysts, advanced materials, and other chemical domains.
The system also provides uncertainty estimates, helping scientists prioritise experiments most likely to succeed.
Designed as an open-source framework, MOSAIC aims to move AI beyond prediction and into hands-on laboratory support. Developers say the platform could cut research bottlenecks, improve reproducibility, and widen access to advanced chemical synthesis.
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Apple has issued a renewed warning to iPhone users, urging them to install the latest version of iOS to avoid exposure to emerging spyware threats targeting older versions.
Devices running iOS 26 are no longer fully protected by remaining on version 18, even after updating to the latest patch. Apple has indicated that recent attacks exploit vulnerabilities that only the newest operating system can address.
Security agencies in France and the United States recommend regularly powering down smartphones to disrupt certain forms of non-persistent spyware that operate in memory.
A complete shutdown using physical buttons, rather than on-screen controls, is advised as part of a basic security routine, particularly for users who delay major software upgrades.
While restarting alone cannot replace software updates, experts stress that keeping iOS up to date remains the most effective defence against zero-click exploits delivered through everyday apps such as iMessage.
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Global leaders at the World Economic Forum 2026 are emphasising how AI can strengthen, rather than diminish, human work. Discussions are centred on workforce resilience as economies adapt to rapid technological and structural change.
AI is increasingly taking on routine tasks while providing clearer insights, allowing employees to focus on creativity, judgement, and higher-value activities.
Rather than replacing workers, intelligent tools are reshaping job design, career paths, and leadership expectations, particularly as labour shortages intensify across many developed economies.
Attention is also turning to leadership in an AI-driven workplace. Executives are expected to anticipate risks, spot emerging patterns, and guide teams through change, supported by AI systems that offer earlier and more accurate insights.
Clear communication, upskilling, and trust-building have emerged as core priorities for successful adoption.
Human oversight remains vital as AI enters HR and payroll systems, where errors carry regulatory and reputational risks. Speakers stressed that involving employees directly in AI design improves trust, reduces risk, and ensures intelligent systems address real operational challenges.
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The message was delivered at the Adopt AI Summit in Paris, where sustainability and ethics featured prominently in discussions on future AI development.
At a Grand Palais panel, policymakers, industry leaders, and UN officials examined AI’s growing energy, water, and computing demands. The discussion focused on balancing AI’s climate applications with the need to reduce its environmental footprint.
Public sector representatives highlighted policy tools such as funding priorities and procurement rules to encourage more resource-efficient AI.
UNESCO officials stressed that energy-efficient AI must remain accessible to lower-income regions, mainly for water management and climate resilience.
Industry voices highlighted practical steps to improve AI efficiency while supporting internal sustainability goals. Participants agreed that coordinated action among governments, businesses, international organisations, and academia is essential for meaningful environmental impact.
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Generative AI has rapidly entered classrooms worldwide, with students using chatbots for assignments and teachers adopting AI tools for lesson planning. Adoption has been rapid, driven by easy access, intuitive design, and minimal technical barriers.
A new OECD Digital Education Outlook 2026 highlights both opportunities and risks linked to this shift. AI can support learning when aligned with clear goals, but replacing productive struggle may weaken deep understanding and student focus.
Research cited in the report suggests that general-purpose AI tools may improve the quality of written work without boosting exam performance. Education-specific AI grounded in learning science appears more effective as a collaborative partner or research assistant.
Early trials also indicate that GenAI-powered tutoring tools can enhance teacher capacity and improve student outcomes, particularly in mathematics. Policymakers are urged to prioritise pedagogically sound AI that is rigorously evaluated to strengthen learning.
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Digital violence targeting women and girls is spreading across Europe, according to new research highlighting cyberstalking, surveillance and online threats as the most common reported abuses.
Digital tools have expanded opportunities for communication, yet online environments increasingly expose women to persistent harassment instead of safety and accountability.
Image-based abuse has grown sharply, with deepfake pornography now dominating synthetic sexual content and almost exclusively targeting women.
Algorithmic systems accelerate the circulation of misogynistic material, creating enclosed digital spaces where abuse is normalised rather than challenged. Researchers warn that automated recommendation mechanisms can quickly spread harmful narratives, particularly among younger audiences.
Recent generative technologies have further intensified concerns by enabling sexualised image manipulation with limited safeguards.
A vulnerability in Google Calendar allowed attackers to bypass privacy controls by embedding hidden instructions in standard calendar invitations. The issue exploited how Gemini interprets natural language when analysing user schedules.
Researchers at Miggo found that malicious prompts could be placed inside event descriptions. When Gemini scanned calendar data to answer routine queries, it unknowingly processed the embedded instructions.
The exploit used indirect prompt injection, a technique in which harmful commands are hidden within legitimate content. The AI model treated the text as trusted context rather than a potential threat.
In the proof-of-concept attack, Gemini was instructed to summarise a user’s private meetings and store the information in a new calendar event. The attacker could then access the data without alerting the victim.
Google confirmed the findings and deployed a fix after responsible disclosure. The case highlights growing security risks linked to how AI systems interpret natural language inputs.
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