Google Launches Gemini 2.5 Pro with 2M Token Context Window

The AI talent war heats up, and Google makes a surprising move.

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Google Launches Gemini 2.5 Pro with 2M Token Context Window

Google released Gemini 2.5 Pro, featuring a 2 million token context window — the largest of any commercially available model. The model also introduces native audio understanding and improved code generation.

A 2 million token context window means you could paste an entire book series and ask questions about it. This pushes the boundaries of what AI can work with in a single conversation.

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LinkedIn Report: AI Skills Now Required in 40% of Job Postings

LinkedIn's latest workforce report shows that 40% of new job postings mention AI skills as either required or preferred, up from 18% just two years ago. The most in-demand skills are prompt engineering, AI tool proficiency, and understanding AI limitations.

AI isn't just for tech workers anymore. Whether you're in marketing, HR, or finance, employers increasingly expect you to know how to work with AI tools effectively.

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Product Update

OpenAI Cuts o3-mini Pricing by 60%, Making Reasoning Models Affordable

OpenAI slashed pricing on their o3-mini reasoning model by 60%, bringing advanced chain-of-thought reasoning to a price point accessible for startups and solo developers.

Cheaper AI means more people and small businesses can build products powered by advanced reasoning. What cost $100/day last year might now cost $40.

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