Cloud Computing

GTIG AI Threat Tracker: Adversaries Leverage AI for Vulnerability Exploitation, Augmented Operations, and Initial Access

Executive Summary Since our February 2026 report on AI-related threat activity, Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has continued to track a maturing transition from nascent AI-enabled operations to the industrial-scale application of generative models within adversarial workflows. This report, based on insights derived from Mandiant incident response engagements, Gemini, and GTIG’s proactive research, highlights the […]

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With faster node startup for GKE, say goodbye to cold-start latency

We’ve rolled out a significant update to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) that solves one of the most annoying problems in cloud infrastructure: cold start latency. GKE now has up to 4x faster node startup times compared to previous versions for qualifying nodes, allowing customers to provision quickly and efficiently. This isn’t a setting you have

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Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite is now generally available on Gemini Enterprise

Today, we’re thrilled to announce that Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite, our fastest and most cost-efficient Gemini 3 series model yet, is now generally available.  Designed for ultra-low latency, high-volume tasks, and unmatched cost-efficiency, Flash-Lite is already transforming how applications are built at scale. Fast, iterative, and scalable, it joins our comprehensive suite of Pro and Flash

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New Bigtable in-memory tier for sub-millisecond read latency

In the high-stakes world of digital infrastructure, speed isn’t just a metric — it’s currency. At Google Cloud Next ‘26 we announced the Bigtable in-memory tier, a breakthrough for our fully managed cloud database service that delivers: Sub-millisecond read latency for time-sensitive data ~10x higher point read throughput per dollar, dramatically reducing TCO Hotspot resistance,

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How BASF manages thousands of supply chain decisions with AlphaEvolve’s agentic algorithms

The agricultural and crop protection supply chain is one of the most intricate networks in the world. It takes up to two years to turn active ingredients into the final products farmers need, and a single change in weather or regulations can disrupt everything. Planners at BASF Agricultural Solutions navigate this reality daily across 180

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