Google is actively expanding its AI initiatives, launching AI Mode in India as a Google Labs experiment. This AI-powered search, utilizing Gemini 2.5, answers complex questions with detailed responses, incorporating voice and image search. Google aims to refine the tool based on user feedback, hoping to attract users who prefer chat-based AI tools like ChatGPT. Meanwhile, Microsoft Copilot is seeing increased AI governance capabilities through AvePoint's Confidence Platform, which includes new command centers for optimization, ROI, and resilience, helping businesses manage data across clouds. In other AI applications, LocaliQ has introduced an AI Voice Agent for its Dash software to capture missed sales calls and qualify leads, addressing the issue of businesses missing a significant number of potential customer interactions. On the talent front, Cluely CEO Chungin 'Roy' Lee states the AI startup exclusively hires engineers and influencers, focusing on creating an undetectable AI tool. Google Cloud COO Francis deSouza emphasized the importance of curiosity and training for employees in the AI era at the AI Impact Summit 2025. Training initiatives are also underway, with Mijas and the Malaga provincial council launching an AI course for tourism professionals to enhance their skills in content creation, customer service, and data analysis. In real estate, CovertNest has launched an AI-powered platform to assist international professionals and first-time investors in building rental portfolios. AI's creative side is also emerging, demonstrated by a viral AI-generated video of dogs doing Olympic diving, created using Hailuo 02 by MiniMax. Alibaba Cloud is set to integrate its AI capabilities, including the Qwen family of models, into its global data centers to meet growing demand. Experts are urging companies to implement meaningful AI capabilities by June 30, 2025, highlighting that successful AI integration transforms core product experiences and drives measurable business impact.
Key Takeaways
- Google is testing AI Mode in India, using Gemini 2.5 to provide detailed answers to complex questions with voice and image search support.
- AvePoint's Confidence Platform now offers enhanced AI governance for Microsoft Copilot, along with tools for data management and ROI optimization.
- LocaliQ's AI Voice Agent helps businesses recover potentially lost revenue by answering missed calls and qualifying leads.
- Cluely CEO says the AI startup focuses hiring on engineers and influencers to develop and promote its AI tool.
- Google Cloud COO stresses the importance of curiosity and training for employees to adapt to AI's impact across all business functions.
- Mijas and the Malaga provincial council are offering an AI course for tourism professionals to improve their skills in content creation and data analysis.
- CovertNest has launched an AI platform designed to simplify real estate investing for international professionals.
- An AI-generated video of dogs doing Olympic diving, created using Hailuo 02 by MiniMax, has gone viral.
- Alibaba Cloud will integrate its AI capabilities, including the Qwen family of models, into its 29 global data centers.
- Experts recommend companies have meaningful AI capabilities in production by June 30, 2025, to drive business impact and avoid talent gaps.
Google Search brings AI Mode to India for complex questions
Google is launching AI Mode in India as an experiment in Google Labs. This AI-powered search uses Gemini 2.5 to answer complex questions with detailed responses and links. Users can ask questions using voice or images. AI Mode uses a query fan-out technique to break down questions and search the web. Google aims to improve the tool based on user feedback.
Google's AI Mode now available in India for testing
Google is introducing its AI Mode to users in India as an experiment. This Q&A-style search tool uses a custom version of Gemini 2.5. Users can ask complex questions and follow-ups in English. Voice and image search are supported. Google hopes AI Mode will attract users who prefer chat-based AI tools like ChatGPT.
AvePoint's platform boosts data security with AI and new centers
AvePoint is adding new features to its Confidence Platform, including an Optimization and ROI Command Center and a Resilience Command Center. These tools help businesses save money and manage data across different clouds. The platform also improves AI governance for Microsoft Copilot agents. These updates give organizations better control over their data and help them grow.
LocaliQ's AI voice agent recovers lost sales calls
LocaliQ launched an AI Voice Agent for its Dash software. This tool answers calls, qualifies leads, and engages customers using natural language. It helps businesses capture missed opportunities and increase revenue. LocaliQ found that businesses miss one in four calls, leading to lost sales. The AI Voice Agent is available in flexible plans for businesses of all sizes.
Cluely CEO says engineers and influencers are only hires
Chungin 'Roy' Lee, CEO of AI startup Cluely, says the company only hires engineers and influencers. Cluely aims to help people with tasks using AI. Lee believes influencers are key to making the product go viral. Cluely removed references to cheating from its website and focuses on being an undetectable AI tool.
Google Cloud COO says curiosity is key in AI era
At the AI Impact Summit 2025, industry leaders discussed AI's value across industries. Google Cloud COO Francis deSouza said AI will impact every part of a company. He emphasized that employees need training to be comfortable with AI. Curiosity is a key skill in the age of AI.
Mijas offers AI course for tourism professionals
Mijas town hall and the Malaga provincial council launched an AI course for tourism professionals. The course teaches how to use AI in content creation, customer service, and data analysis. Officials say this knowledge helps businesses stand out. The council aims to support professionals and innovate in the tourism sector.
CovertNest launches AI platform for real estate investors
CovertNest has launched an AI-powered real estate platform. It helps international professionals and first-time investors build rental portfolios. The platform offers off-market properties, AI deal analysis, and expert coaching. It aims to simplify real estate investing for busy professionals. Early access registration is now available.
AI creates viral video of dogs doing Olympic diving
An AI-generated video of dogs doing Olympic diving is going viral. The video was created using Hailuo 02, a rival to Veo 3 and Sora. It shows realistic dogs performing impressive dives. The AI even creates a winners' podium, though with some text errors. Hailuo 02 is developed by MiniMax and is free to try.
Alibaba Cloud to add AI to global data centers
Alibaba Cloud will bring its AI capabilities to its data centers worldwide this year. This includes the Qwen family of models and Model Studio. The company aims to meet growing demand from global companies. Alibaba Cloud has 29 data centers around the world. The company plans to secure more partnerships in AI and embodied intelligence.
Is your team ready for AI? Time to reboot
Experts say companies need to have meaningful AI capabilities in production by June 30, 2025. Companies that have not shipped AI capabilities may have a talent or vision problem. Companies using AI wisely are seeing hypergrowth. Great AI transforms core product experiences and creates measurable business impact.
Sources
- Google Search: Introducing AI Mode in India
- Google introduces AI mode to users in India
- AvePoint Confidence Platform Adds New ROI and Resilience Command Centers Plus Agentic AI Security to Drive Operational Excellence
- New AI Voice Technology Recovers 25% of Lost Sales Calls: LocaliQ's Breakthrough Solution
- The cofounder of the viral AI 'cheating' startup Cluely says he only hires people for 2 jobs
- AI Impact Summit 2025: Google Cloud COO says AI puts a premium on curiosity
- AI course makes the ‘difference between simply competing or truly standing out’
- CovertNest Launches AI-Powered Real Estate Platform to Help International Professionals and First-Time Investors Build Rental Portfolios
- Now it’s dogs doing Olympic diving in the next AI video craze to sweep the Internet from the Veo 3 rival Hailuo 02
- Alibaba Cloud to bring AI capabilities to global data centres this year
- June 30, 2025: The Date Where If Your Team Hasn’t Rolled Out Truly Great AI Into Production Yet… It’s Time to Reboot the Team