Google Cloud news
Google Cloud appears in 24 stories we have published between August 2026 and November 2026, mostly in our Technology and AI coverage. It is most often reported alongside Google, OpenAI and Anthropic.
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Google Cloud: Storage is the hidden brake on enterprise AI
Storage bottlenecks are quietly choking enterprise AI, causing expensive GPUs to sit idle and budgets to balloon. Google Cloud research now shows that tailored storage—like its 15 TB/s Rapid technology—can slash checkpoint times and cut GPU wait time. Ronen Schwartz, Google Cloud Storage’s vice president of products, says nine of the top ten AI model companies already depend on this layer to keep their accelerators busy.
6 November 2026
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Google Cloud: Storage is the hidden brake on enterprise AI
Google Cloud research shows slow storage causes GPU idle time and wasted budgets; Rapid storage delivers 15 TB/s and 3–5× faster model checkpoints.
Google Cloud updates Agentic Data Cloud with borderless Lakehouse and autonomous AI tools
Google Cloud has updated its Agentic Data Cloud with borderless Lakehouse, Knowledge Catalog, and autonomous machine learning in Gemini to enhance AI agent…
MeitY unveils three indigenous AI models under IndiaAI Mission
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology introduces three AI foundation models—EKA-1, Dhīr 2B and Dhīr 5B—developed by Indian startups Socket AI…
Anthropic unveils faster Claude API and finance tool for U.S. users
Anthropic’s new API threads slash latency by 35% for long AI sessions, while its U.S.
Google Cloud demonstrates Gemini’s agentic voice AI at TechSparks 2026
Google Cloud demonstrated Gemini’s voice AI at TechSparks 2026, showcasing agentic capabilities like sales negotiations, multilingual support, and autonomous…
Google Cloud to unveil Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform and customer experience tools in webinar
Google Cloud and YourStory will host a webinar on October 30 to showcase the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform and Gemini for Customer Experience, targeting…
OpenAI partners with Google Cloud to bring GPT-6 models and Codex to Model Garden
OpenAI expands its AI models to Google Cloud’s Model Garden, offering enterprise customers access to GPT-6 Astra, GPT-6.1 Sol, GPT-6 Luna, and Codex in private…
Google Cloud becomes first major provider to offer OpenAI, Gemini, and Claude models
Google Cloud becomes the first major provider to offer Gemini, Claude, and OpenAI models on a single platform, with billing and data privacy managed through…
Google Cloud begins offering OpenAI’s GPT-6 models via Model Garden for enterprises
Google Cloud begins offering OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra, GPT-6.1 Sol, and GPT-6 Luna models via Model Garden in a preview limited to select corporate customers.
German court rules Google’s aerial imagery violates privacy laws, Google Cloud outage triggers regulatory scrutiny
A German court ruled Google’s aerial and satellite imagery violates privacy laws, calling it "spying." Google will appeal.
Nvidia unveils OpenShell for AI agent safety and DSX POD for faster data centre deployment
Nvidia releases OpenShell Reference Architecture for secure AI agent deployment and DSX POD to reduce AI data centre setup time to 14 days.
Google Messages tests location-sharing upgrade with satellite, terrain, and traffic views
Google Messages is testing new map layers—satellite, terrain, and live traffic—to enhance location sharing.
Google Cloud India Names Amit Kumar Interim Head After Sreedharan’s Exit to AI Startup
Google Cloud India appoints Amit Kumar as interim head following Sashikumar Sreedharan’s resignation to join AI startup Sarvam AI as President and Chief…
Anthropic Expands Cyber Verification Program and Launches Claude Haiku 5.5
Anthropic expands its Cyber Verification Program into three tiers for vetted security teams and releases Claude Haiku 5.5, a cost-effective model outperforming…
Google launches Googlebook OS, Fitbit Edge, and AI-powered tools
Google launched Googlebook OS with ARM and Intel support, the Fitbit Edge tracker, Playground for AI game creation, and SynthID Detector for AI media…
Anthropic Launches Sonnet 5.5: A Faster, Cheaper AI Model for Coding and Workflows
Anthropic releases Sonnet 5.5, a mid-tier AI model optimized for speed, cost, and agentic tasks like coding. See how it compares to competitors.
McDonald’s Launches $1B Ad Network and AI Tools to Monetize Customer Data
McDonald’s introduces the McDonald’s Media Network, a new ad business targeting $1B in revenue, alongside AI tools like Archy for drive-thrus and ArchIQ for operations.
Palo Alto Networks Secures Autonomous AI Agents with Google Cloud Integration
Palo Alto Networks integrates Prisma AIRS with Google Cloud’s Agent Gateway to address security risks of autonomous AI agents, enabling real-time monitoring and governance.
Okta Unveils AI Agent Runtime Enforcement and Forms Blueprint Alliance with AWS, CrowdStrike
Okta announces new AI agent runtime enforcement features and forms the Blueprint Alliance with AWS, CrowdStrike, and Google Cloud to create an open standard for agent security.
Rodic InfraAI Challenge 2026: AI for India's Infrastructure
Explore the Rodic InfraAI Challenge 2026, a groundbreaking initiative to accelerate AI adoption in India's infrastructure sector, in partnership with Nasscom, Google Cloud, and Startup India.
Unlocking the Agentic Advantage: AI for Sustainable Startup Growth
Discover how agentic AI can transform startup growth. Learn about sustainable efficiency, strategic decision-making, and commercial impact at Google Cloud Startup Summit.
Google Cloud to demo no-code tools for building AI customer agents in 15 minutes
Google Cloud and YourStory will host a live demo on September 4 showing how to build and deploy AI customer agents in under 15 minutes using no-code tools.
Google Cloud and YourStory to host webinar on deploying Gemini Enterprise for measurable ROI
Google Cloud and YourStory host an exclusive session on deploying Gemini Enterprise, data grounding, and measuring business impact from day one.
Latest Startup Funding News: Vecton AI, FreightFox, and More
Discover the latest startup funding news, including Vecton AI, FreightFox, and more. Stay updated with the latest developments across sectors.