Good morning! This week's focus kicks off with an exciting announcement from Google - the launch of their Gemini AI assistant app for iOS devices worldwide.

"When AI helpers start crossing over from Android to iOS, you know the technology is truly going mainstream."

But that's not all - let's dive into the latest AI developments in this edition of Unfold Now:

• 🤖 AI-Powered Coding: Tessl's $125M Boost for Generative Code

• ⚡️ Sustainable AI: Looming Data Center Power Crunch

• 🔍 AI Assistants Expand: ChatGPT Reads Desktop Apps

— Harman, Unfold Now

Spotlight: Google launches Gemini app for iOS worldwide

Bringing Conversational AI to More Users Worldwide

Google has launched its Gemini AI assistant app globally on iOS, expanding access beyond Android devices. The free Gemini app provides a straightforward interface for text, voice, and camera-based interactions with the AI chatbot.

Key Takeaways:

1. Gemini app now available on both Android and iOS platforms

2. Introduces "Gemini Live" mode for more conversational interactions

3. Integrates with other Google services like YouTube Music and Google Maps

4. Aims to increase accessibility and drive habit-formation around using AI assistants

Why it Matters:

By making Gemini available on iOS, Google is positioning its AI chatbot for broader mainstream adoption. Ubiquity across mobile platforms is crucial for companies looking to establish their conversational AI tools as go-to digital assistants in users' daily lives.

🤖 AI-Powered Coding: Tessl's $125M Boost for Generative Code

Summary:

Tessl, an AI startup, has raised $125M at a $500M+ valuation to develop advanced systems for automating code writing, review, and maintenance. This represents a significant step towards integrating generative AI into software engineering workflows.

Why it matters:

As AI models become more adept at understanding and generating code, the potential to boost developer productivity and streamline programming tasks is immense. Solutions like Tessl's could fundamentally transform the software development lifecycle.

⚡️ Sustainable AI: Looming Data Center Power Crunch

Summary:

A new report warns that 45% of AI data centers may not have sufficient power capacity to meet growing computational demands by 2027. This highlights the urgent need for more energy-efficient AI infrastructure as adoption continues to accelerate.

Why it matters:

The energy-intensive nature of AI computing poses a significant challenge. Addressing this issue through sustainable hardware, software, and power management solutions will be crucial for the long-term viability of AI technology.

🔍 AI Assistants Expand: ChatGPT Reads Desktop Apps

Summary:

OpenAI's ChatGPT language model has expanded its capabilities, gaining the ability to interact with and summarize content from certain macOS desktop applications. This integration demonstrates the increasing pervasiveness of AI-powered virtual assistants.

Why it matters:

The integration of AI assistants with desktop applications represents a step towards more seamless human-AI collaboration. As these tools become more deeply embedded in our daily workflows, they have the potential to enhance productivity and decision-making.

🚀 Ranking Product Hunt of the day

1. BuildShip V2 — Visually develop backend APIs and workflows with AI (upvoted 477)

2. Futudo — Understand your past and control your future with AI (upvoted 458)

3. The Windsurf Editor — The first agentic IDE that merges AI agents and co-pilots (upvoted 347)

Thanks for reading today's edition of Unfold Now! Stay curious, stay informed, and we'll see you in the next one.

— Harman