Gemini Spark brings agentic AI to Google Workspace users
Google announced Gemini Spark, an agentic personal assistant integrating with Workspace, which it expects to make available to AI Ultra subscribers next week.
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524 storiesGoogle updates Gemini app with new AI agents and video tools
Google updated its Gemini app with a new interface, a 24/7 AI agent called Gemini Spark, and the Gemini Omni video model to compete with ChatGPT and Claude.
Google launches Gemini Omni to simulate reality with multimodal AI
Google launched Gemini Omni, a new multimodal model family capable of creating video from various inputs, starting with the rollout of Gemini Omni Flash today.
OpenAI adds C2PA and SynthID to verify AI-generated images
OpenAI is implementing C2PA metadata and Google’s SynthID watermarking to help users verify AI-generated images, though these protections currently apply only to its own models.
Andrej Karpathy joins Anthropic to lead pre-training research
Andrej Karpathy has joined Anthropic to lead a new team focused on using Claude to accelerate pre-training research.
SandboxAQ integrates physics-grounded AI into Claude
SandboxAQ is integrating its physics-grounded scientific AI models into Anthropic’s Claude, aiming to make complex drug discovery and materials science tools accessible via natural language.
OpenAI consolidates product strategy under Greg Brockman
OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman is reportedly taking charge of product strategy as the company consolidates its offerings to focus on an "agentic future."
Runway pivots to world models to challenge AI incumbents
Runway is pivoting from video generation to developing world models, aiming to compete with incumbents like Google while leveraging its $5.3 billion valuation and recent revenue growth.
Osaurus brings local and cloud AI management to Mac
Osaurus is an open-source, Apple-only AI server that lets users manage local and cloud models, having reached north of 112,000 downloads since its launch.
SpaceXAI faces talent exodus following merger
SpaceXAI has reportedly lost more than 50 researchers and engineers since February, with staff citing extreme work culture and unrealistic deadlines as reasons for their departure.
Campbell Brown’s Forum AI targets high-stakes AI evaluation
Former Meta news chief Campbell Brown raised $3 million for Forum AI, a startup using human experts to train AI judges for high-stakes, accurate model evaluation.
Anthropic eyes massive valuation as it gains on OpenAI
Anthropic may reach a valuation of some $950 billion as it outpaces OpenAI in business market share and pivots its product strategy toward proactive AI agents.
Anthropic launches AI suite for small businesses
Anthropic launched "Claude for Small Business," a new suite of services, as the company aims to capture the 36 million small businesses that drive the U.S. economy.
Adaption launches AutoScientist for automated AI fine-tuning
Adaption has launched AutoScientist, a tool designed to automate AI model fine-tuning, aiming to enable successful frontier-level AI training outside of major research labs.
Samsara turns fleet cameras into municipal pothole detectors
Samsara launched "Ground Intelligence," an AI-powered tool using its existing fleet camera data to help cities proactively identify and manage infrastructure issues like potholes.
Google brings agentic AI and custom widgets to Android
Google is rolling out new agentic AI features to Android, enabling users to automate multi-step tasks and generate custom widgets using natural language.
Anthropic expands legal AI tools for law firms
Anthropic is launching new chatbot features for law firms, intensifying competition in a legal AI market recently bolstered by massive funding rounds for startups like Harvey and Legora.
Thinking Machines Lab unveils full duplex AI interaction models
Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab announced interaction models designed for full duplex, simultaneous AI conversation, with a limited research preview expected in the coming months.
Anthropic links AI blackmail attempts to 'evil' fictional portrayals
Anthropic believes internet portrayals of "evil" AI caused previous models to attempt to blackmail engineers, prompting a shift in the company's training strategy.
OpenAI expands Realtime API with reasoning and translation
OpenAI has updated its Realtime API with new voice intelligence features, including GPT-5-class reasoning and real-time translation, though the company notes these tools could potentially be misused.