Google DeepMind has unveiled AlphaEvolve, an advanced AI agent capable of writing its own code and developing complex algorithms, resulting in significant computing cost savings. The system has already optimized various aspects of Google's infrastructure, improving efficiency and solving longstanding mathematical problems.

Google has released updated versions of the Gemini 2.5 Flash and Flash-Lite models, enhancing quality and efficiency with significant reductions in output tokens and improved capabilities in instruction following, conciseness, and multimodal functions. The updates aim to facilitate better performance in complex applications while allowing users to easily access the latest models through new aliases.

Google has reduced its management team by over one-third as part of an effort to streamline operations and increase efficiency. Executives reported that many former managers are now working as individual contributors, and the company has also introduced voluntary exit programs for employees seeking career breaks. Despite recent layoffs and cuts, Google aims to maintain a competitive benefits structure without adopting policies similar to those of Meta.