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The latest AI news we announced in June 2026

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0000

Here are Google’s latest AI updates from June 2026.

Unlocking Britain’s next era of productivity: Building a nation of AI trailblazers

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Google UK shares its latest Economic Impact Report and how to enable more people to unlock the benefits of AI-powered technologies.

Google Play updates let U.K. developers do more and pay less.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

We’re pleased to share that the UK will be one of the first markets to benefit from updates to Google Play’s business model, bringing lower fees and more choice to devel…

Scaling the UK government’s AI vision

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Today at the Google Cloud Summit London, we discussed why Google Cloud is the foundation for the UK government’s Augmented Planning Decisions tool.

The Future Report: Why young people must help shape the future of AI

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Young people aren’t just end users of AI; they should be involved in its design and governance. This report highlights how the next generation is prepared to shape the t…

Guiding the AI generation: Why safeguarding and digital literacy must go hand-in-hand

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Research with 6,000 UK teens shows AI is vital for learning and creativity.

Read The Future Report, our research elevating teen voices across the UK.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

At Google, we believe that understanding and supporting young people as they navigate the digital world is paramount.That’s why we have partnered with Livity to deliver …

Our 2026 UK Future Report

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Google's 2026 report, created with youth consultancy Livity, explores how teens across the UK navigate the digital world, from using AI to seeking balance online.

Gemini launches new personalisation features in the UK

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Our vision for Gemini is to build an assistant that truly understands you—one that evolves with your needs rather than providing one-size-fits-all responses. Today, we’r…

UK Department for Transport accelerates public policy insights with Google Cloud AI

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

The UK’s Department for Transport uses Google Cloud AI to analyze feedback.

Booking restaurants in the UK just got easier with AI in Search

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +0000

We’re bringing new agentic capabilities to AI Mode in Search to help you book restaurant reservations.

Google’s ‘AI Works for Britain’ aims to help stuck Brits unlock progression

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000

Google launches AI Works for Britain upskilling initiative to help the public move from basic prompts to progression-boosting applications of AI.

Google’s response to the CMA’s consultation on potential requirements for Search

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:50:00 +0000

Google is working with the UK’s CMA to ensure new digital market rules promote fairness and choice while protecting user experience.

Platform 37 and The AI Exchange: new spaces for AI innovation and discovery

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Google’s newest London building, Platform 37, is named to honor Google DeepMind’s AlphaGo.

How AI can improve breast cancer detection in the UK

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

New research shows how Google AI helps radiologists detect breast cancer earlier and more accurately, while giving radiologists more time for patient care.

An update on the CMA’s assessment of our mobile ecosystem.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

The CMA has today announced its intention to accept our commitments to resolve priority concerns arising from their assessment of our mobile platform. While we believe P…

Here’s how we’re marking Safer Internet Day in the UK.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000

To mark Safer Internet Day in the UK, we’re highlighting the ways students, parents and educators can work together to ensure safe, effective learning.From setting scree…

Our approach to website controls for Search AI features

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Today, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation on potential new requirements for Google Search, including on the controls we provide to websites to manage their content in Search AI features.

Google and Oxford University are collaborating to provide students and faculty with AI tools for higher education

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Oxford University students and faculty will get access to advanced AI tools, including Gemini for Education and NotebookLM, following a successful pilot.

Google’s Willow quantum processor will power cutting-edge UK research through the NQCC.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Quantum computing holds the potential to solve some of the world's most complex challenges. Today, we’re announcing a new collaboration with the UK National Quantum Comp…