Gemini AI Matches World’s Best Coders In Programming Contest - 1

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Gemini AI Matches World’s Best Coders In Programming Contest

  • Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer
  • Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager

Google DeepMind’s Gemini 2.5 Deep Think won a gold-medal at the 2025 International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) World Finals, which represents one of the most challenging coding competitions worldwide.

In a rush? Here are the quick facts:

  • Its score would rank 2nd overall compared to top university teams.
  • Gemini previously won gold at the International Mathematical Olympiad.
  • Gemini solved Problem C, which no human university team managed.

Google announced that their AI system completed 10 out of 12 problems, according to official ICPC rules, which would have ranked it in second position among university teams.

“The ICPC has always been about setting the highest standards in problem solving. Gemini successfully joining this arena, and achieving gold-level results, marks a key moment in defining the AI tools and academic standards needed for the next generation. Congratulations to Google DeepMind; this work will help us fuel a digital renaissance for the benefit of all,” said Dr. Bill Poucher, ICPC Global Executive Director, as reported by Google.

This success comes just two months after Gemini’s gold-medal performance at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), which demonstrated its enhanced capabilities for abstract thinking and creative problem-solving.

The competition took place in Baku Azerbaijan where Gemini solved eight problems within 45 minutes, and completed two more problems within three hours. The AI system solved Problem C which remained unsolved by all human teams during the competition. The AI system also solved the duct-and-reservoir problem through a sophisticated method which combined minimax theorem analysis with advanced search algorithms..

Gemini’s performance shows how AI can compete with top human coders. Researchers say that If its solutions were combined with the best human answers, all 12 problems would have been solved.

Beyond competitions, experts see this as a sign that AI could become a true collaborator in solving real-world challenges.

YouTube Set to Become Top Media Company In U.S. With New AI Features - 2

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YouTube Set to Become Top Media Company In U.S. With New AI Features

  • Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
  • Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager

YouTube celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Made event, announcing new features and products for content creators. The platform has become the most popular way to watch TV in the United States and is projected to surpass Disney in media revenue this year.

In a rush? Here are the quick facts:

  • For its 20th anniversary, YouTube announced new AI features and products for content creators.
  • The company said it has paid over $100 billion to creators since 2021.
  • YouTube is expected to surpass Disney, the industry leader in media revenue, this year.

According to its recent announcement , YouTube is innovating for the next decade by introducing new AI tools for content creators. Among them are new options for Shorts designed to help users produce more creative content.

“We’ve started integrating Google DeepMind’s Veo 3 Fast into YouTube Shorts so you can easily create video backgrounds or clips with sound,” said Johanna Voolich, YouTube’s Chief Product Officer. “ And new capabilities powered by Veo allow you to apply motion, restyle videos, and add props to your scenes.”

Users will also be able to upload raw footage and generate a first draft, as well as transform speech into songs using AI.

YouTube added new tools to YouTube Studio, including Create Collaborations to expand reach, and Ask Studio to deliver better insights through data. The YouTube Partner Program will include a likeness detection tool so that creators can see if other videos are using AI to impersonate them.

The platform will focus on live content, including efforts to reimagine modern TV. “On average, over 30% of daily logged-in YouTube viewers watched live content in Q2 2025 alone,” noted Voolich. To support creators, YouTube will roll out discovery features, practice modes before going live, and new monetization options such as side-by-side ads and members-only livestreams.

The company acknowledges users’ value and creativity and said it has paid over $100 billion in the past four years to content creators.

According to Reuters , YouTube is set to surpass Disney, the industry leader in media revenue in the United States, this year. The company has also expanded its reach. “YouTube captured 13.4% of U.S. viewership in July, versus 9.4% for Disney,” states the report.

Last year, YouTube announced redesigns for its platform , a hub for creators, and other AI-powered features such as image generation for Shorts and realistic backgrounds.