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The partnership includes access to Google\u2019s Gemini 2.5 Pro model via the Gemini app and offers enhanced capabilities for generating AI images and videos, expanded use of Notebook LM for research, and 2 TB of cloud storage across Google Photos, Gmail, Drive, and WhatsApp backups. Valued at \u20b935,100 (around $396), the initiative is part of Reliance&#8217;s &#8216;AI for All&#8217; vision and reflects the growing interest of global tech firms in India as a key market for AI innovation. Reliance Intelligence, a subsidiary of Reliance, will serve as a strategic partner for Google Cloud, aiding in the expansion of AI solutions across Indian enterprises. 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