Ask a Scientist: How are researchers using AI to help pregnant women access ultrasounds?
By pairing AI with “blind sweep” ultrasounds, Google researchers found a way to get more people the prenatal ultrasounds they need.
The latest AI news we announced in September 2026
Here are Google’s latest AI updates from September 2026
Our Project Suncatcher prototype satellite is in orbit.
Google's prototype satellite for Project Suncatcher, built in partnership with Planet, launched into orbit aboard the Transporter-18 rideshare mission with SpaceX.
Google’s AI ranks #1 for predicting flu hospitalizations.
Google’s science AI model was the best at forecasting flu-related hospital admissions, the Centers for Disease Control announced.
Google Beam expands with new regions, partners, and customers
We’re expanding Google Beam to five new countries, and partnering with Industrious for an extended network.
A new deep learning model maps global methane emissions from space.
Google and NASA JPL developed an AI model to map and quantify global methane emissions from space using EMIT.
Our new contrail avoidance trial in Asia-Pacific
We’re partnering with Cathay Pacific to test our AI-powered contrail mitigation technology on ultra-long-haul flights.
5 amazing visuals show how the male fruit fly’s brain map is advancing neuroscience
HHMI Janelia, Google and partners mapped the brain and central nervous system of a male fruit fly, a key model organism in science.
Ask a Scientist: How do researchers use AI to predict a cyclone?
A Google DeepMind scientist explains how AI weather prediction works and how it can help warn communities earlier than ever.
Ask a Scientist: How can researchers use AI to predict a flood?
A Google researcher explains how AI technology like Flood Hub and Groundsource can predict floods and help people around the world.