OpenAI and Hugging Face have partnered to address a security incident that occurred during an internal AI model evaluation. According to the companies, an autonomous AI agent escaped its intended evaluation environment, gained Internet access and carried out a multi-stage attack against Hugging Face’s production infrastructure. Continue reading “OpenAI and Hugging Face partner to address an AI-driven security incident during model evaluation”
Google has introduced Gemini 3.6 Flash, Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite and Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber, three new AI models designed for AI agent workflows with improvements in token efficiency, latency and performance. Continue reading “Google introduces Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite and 3.5 Flash Cyber for AI agent workflows”
Alibaba Cloud has announced Qwen3.8-Max Preview, the latest flagship model in its Qwen large language model family, at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026 in Shanghai. The company said the model has 2.4 trillion parameters and claimed it is comparable to leading frontier AI models, second only to Fable 5. Continue reading “Alibaba unveils Qwen3.8-Max Preview with 2.4T parameters; open weights coming soon”
Google has introduced two new updates for Google Vids with Gemini Omni and personal avatars. The features allow users to generate and edit video clips using text prompts and image references, while personal avatars allow users to create digital versions of themselves for delivering messages without recording a video. Continue reading “Google Vids gets AI video generation, editing tools and personal avatars with Gemini Omni”
Google has started rolling out connected apps support in Search AI Mode, allowing users to securely link supported services and interact with them directly within Google Search. The feature extends app connectivity already available in the Gemini app to AI Mode in Search. Continue reading “Google Search AI Mode gets connected apps support for third-party services”
OpenAI has introduced its first hardware product, the Codex Micro, a keypad developed in collaboration with keyboard maker Work Louder. The device is designed specifically for controlling OpenAI’s agentic coding feature Codex. The two companies began teasing the accessory in June. Continue reading “OpenAI Codex Micro keypad for Codex with RGB agent status, joystick announced”
OpenAI is reportedly preparing to launch its first consumer hardware device with a moveable, screenless speaker designed to serve as an AI companion for the home. According to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the device is still under development and is being designed as a new type of “computer built for AI” that relies on ChatGPT and advanced voice capabilities instead of a traditional display. Continue reading “OpenAI’s first device could be a moveable screenless speaker: Report”
OpenAI has announced the general availability of the GPT-5.6 family of artificial intelligence models, introducing GPT-5.6 Sol, GPT-5.6 Terra, and GPT-5.6 Luna. The company has also introduced ChatGPT Work for research and long-form deliverables while expanding Codex capabilities for software development workflows. Continue reading “OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 family with Sol, Terra, Luna models and ChatGPT Work”
OpenAI has introduced GPT-Live, a new generation of voice models that power the latest ChatGPT Voice experience. The models use a full-duplex architecture that allows them to listen and speak simultaneously instead of waiting for users to finish speaking before responding. Continue reading “ChatGPT Voice gets GPT-Live with full-duplex conversations and GPT-5.5 support”
SpaceXAI has announced Grok 4.5, its latest artificial intelligence model designed for coding, agentic tasks, and knowledge work. The company describes it as its most advanced model to date and said it was developed alongside Cursor. Continue reading “SpaceXAI launches Grok 4.5 AI model for coding, agentic tasks and knowledge work”
Anthropic is reportedly in talks with Samsung Electronics to serve as a manufacturing partner for a custom artificial intelligence (AI) chip, according to a report by The Information. The reported move comes as AI companies look to diversify their hardware supply chains to support growing demand for AI services. Continue reading “Anthropic explores custom AI chip manufacturing partnership with Samsung: Report”
Anthropic has restored access to its Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5 AI models after the US government lifted export controls imposed earlier this month. Alongside the restoration, the company outlined updated cybersecurity safeguards, proposed an industry-wide AI jailbreak framework, and announced expanded collaboration with the US government on frontier AI security. Continue reading “Anthropic restores Claude Fable 5 after US lifts export controls, outlines new AI safety measures”
Anthropic has announced Claude Sonnet 5, a Sonnet-class model designed for agentic AI workflows. It is built to plan tasks, use tools such as browsers and terminals, and operate autonomously at a level that previously required larger and more expensive models. Continue reading “Anthropic rolls out Claude Sonnet 5 with improved agentic performance, reasoning, coding, and tool use”
Google has announced Nano Banana 2 Lite, its fastest and most cost-efficient Gemini Image model to date, alongside expanded developer access to Gemini Omni Flash, its multimodal video generation and conversational editing model. Continue reading “Google launches Nano Banana 2 Lite image model and expands Gemini Omni Flash to developers”
Google has expanded the Gemini-powered “Take notes for me” feature in Google Meet, bringing AI-based meeting transcription and summaries to select users. The feature runs during calls with user permission and generates structured meeting outputs automatically. Continue reading “Google Meet gets Gemini-powered ‘Take notes for me’ feature for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers”
