The latest AI news we announced in June 2026

For more than 20 years, we’ve invested in machine learning and AI research, tools and infrastructure to build products that make everyday life better for more people. Teams across Google are working on ways to unlock AI’s benefits in fields as wide-ranging as healthcare, crisis response and education. To keep you posted on our progress, we're doing a regular roundup of Google's most recent AI news.

Here’s a look back at some of our AI announcements from June.

This month was about creating a more unified environment where AI delivers help naturally throughout your day. With the debut of Android 17 and local models like Gemma 4 12B running right on your laptop, our June updates reflect a vision where technology acts as an intuitive partner and helps you reach your goals. Whether you’re a small business owner trying to get your shop noticed, a student setting up a study schedule or a researcher tackling climate challenges, these updates handle the complex logistics so you can focus on what matters most.

Try Gemma 4 12B, our latest open model. Gemma 4 12B brings smart AI agents directly to your laptop. It runs locally using just 16GB of memory, combining a novel unified architecture with vision and native voice processing in a single streamlined system. This gives you advanced reasoning and private workflows on everyday hardware without sacrificing speed.

Experience computer use in Gemini 3.5 Flash. We integrated computer use into Gemini 3.5 Flash, allowing you to build custom agents that can see, reason and take action across desktop, mobile and browser environments. The update improves performance for long-horizon and enterprise automation tasks, like continuous software testing and knowledge work.

Start building with Nano Banana 2 Lite and Gemini Omni Flash. To make it faster and easier to experiment, refine and scale your ideas , we've launched two major updates. First, Nano Banana 2 Lite is now available and it’s our fastest and most cost-efficient Gemini Image model yet. Second, we're bringing Gemini Omni Flash to APIs in public preview, introducing a natively multimodal model for enterprises and developers to build custom, dynamic video workflows for the very first time.

Check out what's new in Android 17. Android 17 is packed with features like floating app windows for faster multitasking, Screen Reactions for picture-in-picture recording, an optimized layout for foldable gaming and more. You’ll also get more peace of mind with new security upgrades, including the ability to lock a missing phone using your biometrics. These updates are rolling out first to Pixel devices, followed by other eligible Android devices throughout 2026. Plus, take a look at our new personalization and safety features in June’s Android Drop.

Discover the June Pixel Drop. We rolled out new features and Gemini upgrades designed to make your device more creative and secure. This update introduces screen recording reactions, AI-powered video and music creation, and floating app bubbles for easier multitasking. You'll also get expanded real-time voice translation, custom voicemail greetings and automated emergency notifications.

Try the new Google Finance. The new Google Finance is coming out of beta, with several new capabilities to help you better track and understand financial investments. You can monitor your own investment portfolio, stay updated on market intel and get insights on the go with the new Google Finance app for Android — including an AI research tool and AI-powered “key moments” that explain why a stock moved.

Translate speech naturally with Gemini 3.5 Live Translate. This new audio model for live speech-to-speech translation automatically detects more than 70 languages while preserving the speaker's natural intonation and eliminating awkward pauses. You can now have fluid, near-real-time conversations during multilingual calls, meetings or travel, removing language barriers in seconds — rolling out in Gemini Live API, Google AI Studio and Google Translate app.

Get the new Google Home Speaker, built for Gemini. Our new smart speaker built with Gemini makes conversing with your home assistant feel more natural. You don't need to use rigid commands anymore because it understands you just like a real person. It can handle multiple requests at once, answer complex questions and even remember what you were just talking about. Plus, discover 100 new ways to make your day easier with Gemini for Home voice assistant.

Do better research with NotebookLM. We upgraded NotebookLM with advanced reasoning, a secure cloud computer for running code, and the ability to generate charts, spreadsheets and slide decks. The tool now helps you organize loose ideas and gather web sources into a structured research repository — available globally today for Google AI Ultra subscribers and specific Workspace accounts.

Start learning with study notebooks in the Gemini app. Set your goal, upload your class notes, take a baseline knowledge quiz and Gemini will pinpoint exactly where you need help. It can build lessons tailored to your unique learning style and track your progress on a custom dashboard to keep you organized and ahead of the curve.

Elevate teaching and learning with connected AI tools. We introduced new updates across Google Classroom, Chromebooks and Gemini to support both educators and students. Teachers can now securely use real class context to streamline daily tasks and guide curriculum-backed activities, while learners get access to adaptive study notebooks and free standardized test prep to confidently stay on top of their coursework.

Evaluate how AI is improving learning outcomes. Lots of students around the world already use AI tools, but there aren’t many rigorous studies showing how AI can be an effective pedagogical partner. We recently released a study conducted in Sierra Leone, where the need for teachers far outpaces students in the classroom, and AI could play a helpful role to educators. To help scale those results, we also released a free teacher training guide and research playbook.

Explore Colonial Williamsburg with Google Arts & Culture. We teamed up with Colonial Williamsburg to bring American history to life online for the country's 250th birthday. A new digital collection lets you explore 18th-century streets and artifacts, while a custom NotebookLM — including over 150 primary sources and articles — lets you chat directly with the archives to discover how early Americans envisioned their new democracy.

Experience the world’s first AI arts museum. We collaborated with media artist Refik Anadol to open Dataland, the world's first museum dedicated entirely to AI arts. Powered by Google Cloud and Gemini, this living creative space uses neural networks as a new artistic medium, turning billions of data points into shifting, omni-sensory landscapes that prove how technology can expand the boundaries of human craftsmanship.

See how researchers collaborate with Co-Scientist to solve big problems. Launched last year, Co-Scientist is designed for structured scientific thinking, helping life science researchers develop and refine new hypotheses. We shared how global research teams are already putting it to work to tackle massive challenges like infectious diseases, cellular aging and ALS.

Explore how AI could help modernize public services. A new Gemini-powered planning prototype for councils, developed in collaboration with Google DeepMind, Faculty and the UK government, demonstrates how AI can handle administrative backlogs and case analysis to build more resilient communities. By automating hours of manual data extraction and policy cross-referencing, this experiment aims to cut household planning applications by 50%.

Learn how we’re combatting AI scams. We filed a civil lawsuit targeting an organized cybercrime operation known as the "Outsider Enterprise." Based in China and coordinating through Telegram, this network distributes "phishing kits" that allow criminals to blast out fake text campaigns that look like they’re from Google and other trusted brands. We’re also advocating for seven bipartisan bills to fight back against scams, including those created with AI, and using AI-powered tools to fight AI-powered scams.

Learn how AI helps communities brace for extreme weather. At AI for the Planet, we shared how a decade of AI research is tackling climate crises. Our updated models now help predict river floods seven days in advance, track wildfire boundaries via satellite and forecast cyclone paths with high confidence. We've brought these real-time alerts to Search and Maps to help global partners and communities access the actionable info they need to stay safe.

See how AI adoption can support career progression. We worked with Public First — a public policy and research agency — on one of the most comprehensive UK AI adoption studies to date. The research reveals that workplace AI adoption has more than doubled in the past year (up to 73%, from 34% in 2025). It also shows a clear correlation between deep AI use and increased career opportunity. The top 15% of UK AI users are benefitting from the technology. They are fast-tracking their careers and more likely to report strong performance reviews, promotions and pay rises. Public First turned these extensive insights into an interactive AI skills quiz.