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Google’s iOS app is getting a new “Simplify” feature that uses AI to make complex or technical text on the web easier to understand, all without leaving a web page. Simplify features a prompt refinement approach developed by Google Research, and uses Gemini to make complicated text more digestible, without losing key details. Google says its testing found that the simplified text allowed users to better understand and retain the original information. By offering a built-in feature like Simplify, Google is likely hoping that people will stay within its ecosystem of tools and services for help with complex topics, rather…

NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia University said Tuesday that it will be laying off nearly 180 staffers in response to President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel $400 million in funding over the Manhattan college’s handling of student protests against the war in Gaza.Those receiving non-renewal or termination notices Tuesday represent about 20% of the employees funded in some manner by the terminated federal grants, the university said in a statement Tuesday. “We have had to make deliberate, considered decisions about the allocation of our financial resources,” the university said. “Those decisions also impact our greatest resource, our people. We understand…

NEW YORK (AP) — Police in New York City are investigating whether the department violated policy by sharing a report with federal immigration authorities that included internal records of a Palestinian woman’s arrest at a protest.The probe follows reporting by The Associated Press on the cooperation between the NYPD and President Donald Trump’s administration, which is seeking to deport Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian resident of New Jersey, as part of its widening crackdown on noncitizens who participated in protests against the war in Gaza.The report shared by police with the federal government included Kordia’s name, address and birthday, as well…

NEW YORK (AP) — Pinstripes. All Ways. Hats galore. Pantsuits. Gown suits. Zoot suits. Canes. A single cigar (looking at you Madonna) — and expert displays of tailoring. The Met Gala crowd, for the most part, did the Black dandy menswear theme proud at fashion’s biggest party of the year.“Those that researched the moment and pulled inspiration from history made it modern and their own. I loved it,” said Holly Alford, assistant dean and an associate professor in the fashion and merchandising program at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts.Among her favorites: Colman Domingo’s homage to dandy icon André…

ANZ is set to launch Australia’s first fully password-less web banking feature for its digital platform, ANZ Plus, in mid-2025. This new login method will allow customers to access their accounts using biometrics or a secure mobile app, eliminating the need for passwords entirely.Users can either log in via a passkey—such as fingerprint, face recognition, or device PIN—or by entering their mobile number and confirming access through the ANZ Plus app. The change is aimed at improving security and reducing risks related to phishing and password breaches.ANZ group executive Australia retail Maile Carnegie said, “The introduction of Password-less Web Banking…

Google on Tuesday announced the launch of Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview (I/O edition), an updated version of its flagship Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model that the company claims tops a number of widely used benchmarks. Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview (I/O edition) is available via the Gemini API and Google’s Vertex AI and AI Studio platforms, and is priced the same as the Gemini 2.5 Pro model it effectively replaces. It’s also in Google’s Gemini chatbot app for the web and for mobile devices. Very excited to share the best coding model we’ve ever built! Today we’re launching Gemini 2.5 Pro…

TreasurySpring has unveiled the latest edition of its annual sustainable finance survey, produced in partnership with the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and The Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT).Now in its third year, the survey provides a global snapshot of how corporate treasurers are reshaping their ESG strategies in light of shifting market dynamics, regulatory scrutiny, and broader economic pressures.The 2024 survey draws on responses from corporate treasurers managing an estimated £80bn in cash holdings. The findings show a noticeable pivot: enthusiasm for ESG remains, but the approach is becoming more measured and focused. Rather than rejecting ESG outright, companies appear…

Politics pays: Donald Trump is now worth about $5 billion, with his social-media venture accounting for more than half that sum.Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images Donald Trump, who has long tried to suggest he has little to do with the operations of his business empire, retains power over the trust that holds his assets, according to a filing his business submitted to British regulators last month. The document, titled “notice of individual person with significant control,” identifies Donald John Trump, born in June 1946, as someone with influence over Golf Recreation Scotland Limited, the entity through which the president holds…

As Deaf Awareness Week 2025 gets underway, the Lending Standards Board (LSB) has released its annual review into how the UK financial services sector is addressing the accessibility needs of deaf and hard of hearing customers.The findings show encouraging momentum, but also underline a need for deeper inclusion practices across the industry.The latest update builds on the LSB’s 2023 report, which identified barriers faced by deaf individuals when accessing financial services. It was compiled with input from the Deaf Inclusion Industry Group—an initiative formed after the 2023 report comprising 34 organisations including banks, building societies, digital lenders, insurers and support…

Every developer has their own unique style of writing code. Despite companies establishing best practices and drawing up documentation, it can be hard for developers to understand someone else’s codebase. To solve this problem, Dennis Pilarinos built a tool called Unblocked — an AI-powered assistant that answers contextual questions about lines of code. Pilarinos is a seasoned professional at building developer tools. He has worked as a director at Microsoft and Amazon, working on Azure and Amazon Web Services. Later, Pilarinos built a continuous integration platform for remote teams called Buddybuild, which was acquired by Apple in 2018, and he…