Google Mandates Internal AI for All Coding in Major Productivity Push

Google Mandates Internal AI for All Coding in Major Productivity Push
In a significant internal shift, Google is now requiring its software engineers to exclusively use the company’s own internal AI models, such as Gemini, for all coding tasks. This new directive underscores a company-wide push to deeply integrate artificial intelligence into its development processes to boost efficiency and innovation.
The move is part of a broader strategy championed by CEO Sundar Pichai to ensure Google remains at the forefront of the AI revolution. The company reports that over 30% of its code is already being generated by AI, and this new mandate is expected to accelerate that trend. By dogfooding its own powerful AI tools, Google aims to not only refine its models but also gain a competitive edge in software development.
“AI Mode” in Google Search Expands Globally, Now Available in Hindi
Google’s advanced “AI Mode” in its search engine is now rolling out to five new languages: Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, and Brazilian Portuguese. This major expansion brings the powerful, conversational search experience, powered by a custom version of the Gemini 2.5 model, to millions of new users globally. The feature, which allows for more complex and exploratory questions, is designed to provide a nuanced and culturally relevant understanding of local information, going far beyond simple translation.
In other AI news, Google has also brought clarity to its Gemini AI app by officially disclosing the specific daily usage limits for prompts and image generation across its free and paid subscription tiers.
September Pixel Drop Rolls Out New Look to Older Phones
Following the recent launch of the Pixel 10 series, Google has begun rolling out its “September Pixel Drop,” which brings the updated “Material 3 Expressive” user interface to older devices, including the Pixel 6 and newer models. This update refreshes the user experience with new animations, updated color schemes, and more customization options, such as animated weather effects on the lock screen.
Additionally, the Gboard keyboard app is receiving a significant upgrade with AI-powered text editing that works across all Android applications, allowing users to adjust writing tones and correct grammar on the fly.
In the Wider Tech World
While Google focuses on AI and software updates, the tech world’s attention is largely captured by Apple’s major hardware event today. The launch of the new iPhone 17 and a super-slim iPhone Air, alongside the Apple Watch Series 11 and AirPods Pro 3, is dominating tech headlines and setting the competitive landscape for Google’s Pixel devices.