
VENDORiQ: Google Gemini Image in OpenRouter – Moving Beyond Manual Prompting?
Creative AI is evolving beyond manual prompting to programmatic, high-throughput image generation with enhanced governance and analytics features.

Creative AI is evolving beyond manual prompting to programmatic, high-throughput image generation with enhanced governance and analytics features.

AI-driven ‘vibe coding’ poses security risks, demanding a shift to DevSecOps where security is embedded throughout the automated software development lifecycle.

Google’s new AI tool, nano-banana, is a major step towards integrating generative AI directly into creative workflows, automating repetitive tasks and redefining productivity.

An ‘AI arms race’ in education is underway as Turnitin introduces AI humaniser detection. This highlights the need for pedagogical reform, not just technological solutions.

Workday’s Paradox acquisition expands its talent acquisition suite with conversational AI, but integration risks like bias and security must be managed proactively.

Inception’s updates to Mercury models, including a larger context window, tool calling, and data privacy controls, make them a viable enterprise-grade alternative.

Google’s new sovereign AI capability in Australia, with Gemini 2.5 Flash processing locally, addresses data residency concerns for regulated industries, strengthening GCP’s market position.

Benchmarking AI with strategic games offers a transparent, dynamic assessment of reasoning and adaptability beyond static, traditional tests.

Accenture has announced an agreement to acquire Australian cyber security leader CyberCX in a landmark deal reportedly valued at over $1 billion.