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Google releases AI map distinguishing forest types worldwide

Google and research partners released Forest Typology 2020 on 2026-10-22, alongside an early annual series covering 2017–2025. The team says the map distinguishes forest types at 10-meter resolution.

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Google reports AI ultrasound study matched expert pregnancy dating accuracy

Google Research reported that AI analysis of ultrasound scans collected by novice operators was non-inferior to expert sonographer assessments in a prospective study in Chicago and Nairobi. The findings concern gestational age estimation; wider access remains a potential benefit.

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Ethereum postpones Hoodi Glamsterdam upgrade; replacement date unset

The Ethereum Foundation said Hoodi’s Glamsterdam activation scheduled for 2026-10-26 has been postponed for further investigation of EIP-8037 interactions with mainnet smart contracts. The planned gas-limit increase to 200M is also removed.

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