Archive · 31 Jul 2025
AI-Powered Education Tools: Google and OpenAI Introduce New Features
Google and OpenAI are updating their AI tools to help students learn better.
Google Search AI Mode now lets you ask questions using your camera, analyze PDF files, and plan projects with Canvas.
OpenAI has launched a study mode in ChatGPT, which acts like a tutor and helps students understand topics step by step instead of just giving answers.
Both aim to make learning easier and combat the misuse of AI in education, supporting students in their studies.
Google's AI Mode in Search is updated with new features for students and users.
Users can now ask questions using live video through Google Lens.
The AI Mode enables users to upload and analyze PDF files for information retrieval.
A Canvas mode is introduced to help organize information and plan tasks.
Integration with Chrome browser to learn more while browsing has been implemented.
- Who
- Google and OpenAI are updating their AI tools for education.
- What
- Google is updating its AI Mode in Search with new features and OpenAI launched a new study mode in ChatGPT.
- When
- The updates are rolling out gradually, starting this week.
- Where
- Google: Primarily for users in the United States initially. OpenAI: Global
- Why
- To enhance user interaction and integrate with other Google AI tools, as well as encouraging responsible AI use and helping students learn.
- New Feature
- Live Video Queries via Google Lens
- New Feature
- PDF analysis
- New Feature
- Canvas mode for planning
- New Feature
- Integration with Chrome browser
- New Feature
- ChatGPT Study Mode for learning
- Company
- Google/OpenAI
- Target Users
- Students and everyday users
Sources
Google upgrades AI Mode in Search with live video, PDF support, and dynamic canvas tool
Google AI mode now helps students plan, read, and ask smarter questions: Here’s what’s new in Google AI mode
