Kyivstar is developing its own AI model based on Gemma, utilizing Google's remote-only Gemini model, with services accessed via EU servers.

The entities involved

• Kyivstar →

  Ukrainian mobile operator

  • Russian forces targeted infrastructure in Kyiv, including a Kyivstar company building and gas stations, while Zelenskyy addressed the attacks.Mon 17:04
  • MeetKai, co-founded by James Kaplan, is rolling out its AI stack, built on NVIDIA infrastructure, across Ukraine, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, and Pakistan.Fri 16:23
• Google →

  American multinational technology company, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.

  • Google referrals for publishers declined by 36%, according to Chartbeat data.Mon 17:38
  • A global center for quantum research is located in Goleta.Mon 16:53

Related events

• Google is expanding the reach of its Gemini AI assistant into the hardware ecosystem.Jul 18
• Scott Murphy is piloting the use of the Gemini generative AI platform, which is provided by Google.Sep 22
• In the competitive AI landscape, Google has integrated Gemini models into its core search and services, while Meta is utilizing the LLaMA AI framework to commoditize rivals.Jun 29
• Google and Eudia announced a partnership to launch AI capabilities on Google Cloud.Aug 25