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Google.org launches AI initiatives for nonprofits: dedicated website, $30M funding programme, and AI-enhanced Ad Grants to boost social impact.

Google's HeAR AI model analyses cough sounds to detect diseases, trained on 300 million audio samples. It shows promise for early TB detection, outperforms other models, and is available to researchers for developing custom bioacoustic tools.

Google Classroom marks 10 years with AI integration. LearnLM models pilot new features, enhancing personalised learning and teacher efficiency.

Google launched its AI Academy for American Infrastructure, selecting 15 startups to transform critical infrastructure using AI. The 12-week programme offers mentorship, AI training, and resources. Startups address issues like water management, transportation safety, and sustainable manufacturing.

Google expanded its AI wildfire tracking system to 15 new countries in Europe and Africa. The tool analyses satellite imagery to provide accurate fire boundaries on Google Search, Maps, and via notifications. It reached 1.4 million people in its first week of expansion.

Google's Project Green Light uses AI to optimise traffic light timing in cities worldwide. Using Google Maps data, it aims to reduce stop-and-go emissions by up to 10% at intersections. The project is live in over 70 intersections across a dozen cities.