The Official Google Bloghttps://blog.google/Insights from Googlers into our products, technology, and the Google culture.en-usWed, 20 May 2026 20:40:00 +0000https://blog.google/static/blogv2/images/google.pngThe Keywordhttps://blog.google/We’re announcing new community investments in Missouri.https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/global-network/missouri-programs/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/MissouriSocial.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re helping build the state’s next-generation workforce and investing in energy programs.Wed, 20 May 2026 20:40:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/global-network/missouri-programs/Google.orgGlobal NetworkCreating opportunityAIarticleWe’re announcing new community investments in Missouri.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/global-network/missouri-programs/100 things we announced at I/O 2026https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/google-io-2026-all-our-announcements/Image with the words "Ready, Set, I/O" and a colorful Gemini logo<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/100_things_Social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">This year at Google I/O 2026, we announced Gemini Omni, Google Antigravity, Universal Cart and so much more. Here are the highlights.Wed, 20 May 2026 19:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/google-io-2026-all-our-announcements/SearchGeminiAIarticle100 things we announced at I/O 2026This year at Google I/O 2026, we announced Gemini Omni, Google Antigravity, Universal Cart and so much more. Here are the highlights.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/google-io-2026-all-our-announcements/Keyword Team<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>A new experiment brings better group meetings to Google Beamhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-research/google-beam-group-meetings/A small group meeting featuring two in-room participants and three participants on-screen.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Screenshot_2026-05-15_at_4.21.2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">See and hear your colleagues in true-to-life size and sound, making hybrid meetings feel more inclusive and connected.Wed, 20 May 2026 16:45:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-research/google-beam-group-meetings/Google WorkspaceGoogle ResearchAIarticleA new experiment brings better group meetings to Google BeamGooglehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-research/google-beam-group-meetings/Mohamed AbdelganyGoogle BeamGroup Product ManagerFuel your next wave of growth on YouTube with Demand Genhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/youtube/youtube-demand-gen-updates/Google Marketing Live logo next to the YouTube and Google G icons<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Demand_Gen.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Boost performance with YouTube Demand Gen. Use Gemini AI, Google Maps reach, and new creator tools to turn viewer intent into growth.Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/youtube/youtube-demand-gen-updates/Google AdsYouTubearticleFuel your next wave of growth on YouTube with Demand GenBoost performance with YouTube Demand Gen. Use Gemini AI, Google Maps reach, and new creator tools to turn viewer intent into growth.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/youtube/youtube-demand-gen-updates/Keyword Team<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>Asset Studio is entering a new era of AI-powered creativity.https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/asset-studio-updates/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/creative_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re introducing new multimodal capabilities into Google Ads’ Asset Studio — your creative destination to create, build and test your assets.Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/asset-studio-updates/Google AdsarticleAsset Studio is entering a new era of AI-powered creativity.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/asset-studio-updates/How we’re helping retailers thrive with new Universal Commerce Protocol features and AI tools on Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/shopping/shopping-updates-google-marketing-live/Text "Google Marketing Live" surrounded by the YouTube logo, Google G, and a 3-D sparkle<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Commerce_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">New UCP-powered features and AI tools will create a more intuitive, agentic shopping experience for consumers and retailers.Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/shopping/shopping-updates-google-marketing-live/ShoppingGoogle AdsarticleHow we’re helping retailers thrive with new Universal Commerce Protocol features and AI tools on GoogleNew UCP-powered features and AI tools will create a more intuitive, agentic shopping experience for consumers and retailers.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/shopping/shopping-updates-google-marketing-live/Keyword Team<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>A new generation of ads for the AI era of Searchhttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/google-marketing-live-search-ads/"Google Marketing Live" text with the YouTube logo, Google G, and a 3-D sparkle<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Search_ZAu2ZP1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google is introducing new ad formats built with Gemini in Search and expanding the Direct Offers pilot for shoppers.Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/google-marketing-live-search-ads/Google AdsarticleA new generation of ads for the AI era of SearchGoogle is introducing new ad formats built with Gemini in Search and expanding the Direct Offers pilot for shoppers.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/google-marketing-live-search-ads/Keyword Team<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>Google Marketing Live 2026https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/google-marketing-live-2026-collection/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GML_2026_Collection_Header_Imag.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">At Google Marketing Live 2026, we announced new AI-powered advertising solutions to help marketers grow across Google and YouTube.Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/google-marketing-live-2026-collection/Google AdsarticleGoogle Marketing Live 2026<p data-block-key="ib2t8">At Google Marketing Live 2026, we announced new AI-powered advertising solutions to help marketers grow across Google and YouTube.</p>Googlehttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/google-marketing-live-2026-collection/Vidhya SrinivasanVP of Google Ads and CommerceTurn data into decisions with unified measurement.https://blog.google/products/marketingplatform/analytics/meridian-google-analytics-360/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GML_Measurement_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re bringing Meridian, our open-source MMM to Google Analytics and introducing Future Long-Term Conversions.Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/marketingplatform/analytics/meridian-google-analytics-360/Google AdsAnalyticsarticleTurn data into decisions with unified measurement.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/marketingplatform/analytics/meridian-google-analytics-360/Meet Ask Advisor, your new AI-powered collaboratorhttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/ask-advisor/Text "Google Marketing Live" with the YouTube logo and Google G, all above a rainbow gradient<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Agentic_dSt93vM.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Our new cross product AI agent, Ask Advisor, creates a continuous thread of intelligence to help you turn insights into action.Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/ask-advisor/Google AdsarticleMeet Ask Advisor, your new AI-powered collaboratorOur new cross product AI agent, Ask Advisor, creates a continuous thread of intelligence to help you turn insights into action.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/ask-advisor/Keyword Team<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>Accelerating AI impact in Singaporehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-asia/singapore-government-partnership/A group of eleven professionals in business attire stand in a line on a stage, smiling in front of a white backdrop for the Google and MDDI Singapore National AI Partnership MOU Signing Ceremony on May 20, 2026.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/20260520-GoogleATX-8.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Today, we’re deepening our AI investments in Singapore through a new partnership.Wed, 20 May 2026 01:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-asia/singapore-government-partnership/Google in AsiaarticleAccelerating AI impact in SingaporeToday, we’re deepening our AI investments in Singapore through a new partnership.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-asia/singapore-government-partnership/Ben KingCountry Managing DirectorGoogle SingaporeRunning Guide agent: A step towards running unboundedhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/running-guide-agent/Video demonstrating Running guide agent with a person using it running on a track<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/8cTcvsog6yGaXy5.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Running Guide agent is an AI agent that provides real-time audio navigation and obstacle detection to help BLV athletes run independently.Wed, 20 May 2026 00:01:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/running-guide-agent/AccessibilityGoogle DeepMindGoogle in AsiaarticleRunning Guide agent: A step towards running unboundedRunning Guide agent is an AI agent that provides real-time audio navigation and obstacle detection to help BLV athletes run independently.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/running-guide-agent/Robin DuaSenior DirectorAI Innovation & Research, Platforms & DevicesMiguel de Andrés-ClaveraGroup Product ManagerGoogle DeepMindI/O 2026https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/google-io-2026-collection/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/Collection-Hero.gif">At Google I/O 2026, we shared how we’re making AI more helpful for everyone. See everything we announced.Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/google-io-2026-collection/Gemini AppGemini modelsDeveloper toolsAIarticleI/O 2026<p data-block-key="gxzam">At Google I/O 2026, we shared how we’re making AI more helpful for everyone. See everything we announced.</p>Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/google-io-2026-collection/How AI Mode is changing the way people search in the U.S.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/ai-mode-us-insights/A graphic features the text "How people are using AI Mode in the U.S." surrounded by colorful, stylized illustrations of a pencil, planet, banana, gift box, cursor, gamepad, and lipstick on a light blue background.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/AI_Mode_US.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">One year after launch, see how AI Mode’s users are shifting from keywords to natural language queries.Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/ai-mode-us-insights/SearchAIarticleHow AI Mode is changing the way people search in the U.S.One year after launch, see how AI Mode’s users are shifting from keywords to natural language queries.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/ai-mode-us-insights/Shivani MohanVice PresidentData Science and UXRNew ways to create and get things done in Google Workspacehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/workspace/workspace-updates/Google Workspace<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GoogleWorkspace-IO.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Announcing new voice capabilities in Gmail, Docs and Keep, a new design tool called Google Pics and updates to AI Inbox.Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/workspace/workspace-updates/Google WorkspaceGoogle OneAIarticleNew ways to create and get things done in Google WorkspaceAnnouncing new voice capabilities in Gmail, Docs and Keep, a new design tool called Google Pics and updates to AI Inbox.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/workspace/workspace-updates/Yulie Kwon KimVPProductGoogle WorkspaceIntroducing Gemini Omnihttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/gemini-omni/a YouTube video showing Gemini Omni<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GeminiOmni_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Introducing Gemini Omni, which allows you to create anything from any input and edit naturally using conversational language.Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/gemini-omni/Gemini modelsarticleIntroducing Gemini OmniIntroducing Gemini Omni, which allows you to create anything from any input and edit naturally using conversational language.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/gemini-omni/Koray KavukcuogluCTO, Google DeepMind and Chief AI Architect, GoogleSimulate real-world places with Project Genie and Street Viewhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/project-genie-expands/an MP4 video with text reading "Project Genie"<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/projectgenie-social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re connecting Project Genie with nearly 20 years of Google Street View imagery so you can create new worlds anchored in reality.Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/project-genie-expands/MapsGoogle DeepMindGoogle LabsarticleSimulate real-world places with Project Genie and Street ViewWe’re connecting Project Genie with nearly 20 years of Google Street View imagery so you can create new worlds anchored in reality.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/project-genie-expands/Diego RivasGroup Product ManagerGoogle DeepMindJonathan HerbertPrincipal Product ManagerMapsNicole SegaranAssociate Product ManagerGoogle LabsI/O 2026: Welcome to the agentic Gemini erahttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/sundar-pichai-io-2026/a series of colorful icons representing Google I/O against a black background<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/SundarKeynote-hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">The latest from Google I/O: See how we’re helping you get more done with Gemini.Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/sundar-pichai-io-2026/SearchGoogle LabsGoogle WorkspaceAIGemini AppGemini modelsarticleI/O 2026: Welcome to the agentic Gemini eraThe latest from Google I/O: See how we’re helping you get more done with Gemini.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/sundar-pichai-io-2026/Sundar PichaiCEO of Google and AlphabetGemini 3.5: frontier intelligence with actionhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/gemini-3-5/Gemini 3.5 text and multi-colored star icon on an abstract blue background.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/gemini-3-5__keyword__blog-heade.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">At Google I/O we released Gemini 3.5, our latest series of models combining frontier intelligence with action.Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/gemini-3-5/Gemini modelsAIarticleGemini 3.5: frontier intelligence with actionAt Google I/O we released Gemini 3.5, our latest series of models combining frontier intelligence with action.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/gemini-3-5/Koray KavukcuogluCTO, Google DeepMind and Chief AI Architect, GoogleJeff DeanChief Scientist, Google DeepMind and Google ResearchOriol VinyalsVice President, Google DeepMindNoam ShazeerVice President, Google DeepMindMaking it easier to understand how content was created and editedhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/identifying-ai-generated-media-online/A chat input box mockup featuring an uploaded thumbnail of dog-themed latte art, the text "Is this generated with AI?", and action icons for adding files, voice input, and sending.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/FINAL_SOCIAL_HERO_laWfMt0.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We're expanding our tools to help you understand how content was created and edited across the web.Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/identifying-ai-generated-media-online/Google CloudAI ProductsGeminiGoogle DeepMindarticleMaking it easier to understand how content was created and editedGooglehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/identifying-ai-generated-media-online/Laurie RichardsonVice President, Trust and Safety, GooglePushmeet KohliChief Scientist, Google Cloud and Vice President, Google DeepMind