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• Google Search introduces AI calling feature alongside advanced reasoning capabilities

• Historic crypto legislation advances after House Republicans secure CBDC ban compromise

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TODAY IN AI

Google Search introduces AI calling feature alongside advanced reasoning capabilities

Google has launched a revolutionary feature that allows users to request AI assistance in making phone calls to businesses for availability inquiries and pricing information. This capability addresses a common social anxiety while demonstrating AI's potential to handle routine interpersonal interactions that many people find stressful or time-consuming.

The calling feature represents a significant expansion of AI's role in daily life, moving beyond information retrieval to active interaction with the physical world on users' behalf. By handling these routine business inquiries, Google's AI could fundamentally change how people interact with service providers and merchants.

Subscribers now have access to Gemini 2.5 Pro directly within Search's AI Mode, eliminating the need to navigate to separate platforms for complex reasoning tasks. This integration streamlines the user experience while making advanced AI capabilities more accessible to mainstream users who might not seek out specialized AI tools.

The Deep Search tool has also been enhanced, conducting hundreds of searches to generate comprehensive reports on any topic. This capability transforms Google Search from a simple query tool into a research assistant capable of synthesizing information from multiple sources into coherent, detailed analysis.

These upgrades demonstrate Google's strategy of embedding AI throughout its existing products rather than creating separate AI applications. By integrating advanced capabilities into Search—the platform billions of users already rely on—Google ensures widespread adoption of AI features without requiring behavioral changes.

The phone calling feature raises interesting questions about AI representation and disclosure. When AI systems interact with businesses on behalf of users, it highlights the need for clear protocols about AI identification and the potential for misunderstandings between human and artificial agents.

TODAY IN CRYPTO

Historic crypto legislation advances after House Republicans secure CBDC ban compromise

Congress has overcome a significant procedural setback to advance landmark cryptocurrency legislation, with the House moving toward final votes on both the GENIUS Act and CLARITY Act after a nine-hour negotiation marathon. The breakthrough came when Republican leaders agreed to fold a central bank digital currency ban into the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act.

The Tuesday procedural failure initially appeared to derail "Crypto Week," but persistent negotiations through Wednesday night ultimately cleared the path forward. A handful of Republican holdouts had demanded explicit CBDC prohibition before allowing any crypto legislation to proceed, creating a standoff that threatened the entire legislative package.

The compromise solution demonstrates sophisticated legislative maneuvering, with GOP leaders recognizing that CBDC opposition could be addressed through defense legislation rather than blocking cryptocurrency market structure reform. This strategic separation allows crypto innovation to proceed while satisfying concerns about government-issued digital currencies.

The GENIUS Act, providing regulatory framework for stablecoins, could reach the House floor today and would proceed directly to Trump's desk if passed. The president has already indicated he will sign the legislation, suggesting rapid implementation of the first major U.S. cryptocurrency law.

The CLARITY Act, establishing comprehensive market structure rules for digital assets, may follow by week's end. Together, these bills would provide the regulatory clarity that the cryptocurrency industry has sought for years while establishing the United States as a leader in digital asset regulation.

The legislative drama illustrates both the challenges and opportunities facing cryptocurrency policy. While internal Republican disputes nearly derailed the entire effort, the ultimate compromise demonstrates bipartisan recognition that crypto regulation cannot be ignored indefinitely.

The successful navigation of this procedural crisis suggests that crypto legislation has sufficient political support to overcome tactical obstacles. The willingness of House leadership to find creative solutions indicates genuine commitment to advancing digital asset policy rather than merely symbolic gestures.

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