Adobe launches ChatGPT plugin with Photoshop, Firefly and Acrobat tools

Adobe has introduced a new plugin for ChatGPT that brings its creative and productivity tools into AI conversations. The plugin allows users to create images, videos, designs and documents by describing what they want to create directly within ChatGPT. Continue reading “Adobe launches ChatGPT plugin with Photoshop, Firefly and Acrobat tools”

OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.6 Sol improvements, expands GPT-5.6 Luna access for free users

OpenAI has announced updates to ChatGPT that improve response quality, factual accuracy, and reasoning controls across its models. The update brings improvements to GPT-5.6 Sol for Plus and Pro users and expands GPT-5.6 Luna access for Free and Go users with new features. Continue reading “OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.6 Sol improvements, expands GPT-5.6 Luna access for free users”

OpenAI’s new AI device said to be a doughnut-shaped smart speaker with moving parts

OpenAI is developing a new AI-focused device that will reportedly be roughly the size of a hockey puck and shaped like a doughnut. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the device will function as a smart speaker without a display and is being developed as an AI-first computer. Continue reading “OpenAI’s new AI device said to be a doughnut-shaped smart speaker with moving parts”

Meta introduces Muse Code beta and Muse Spark 1.2 for AI-assisted software engineering

Meta has introduced Muse Code (beta), a terminal-based AI coding agent powered by its latest Muse Spark 1.2 model. Designed for complex software engineering tasks across large code repositories, the tool can plan code changes, write code, and validate results with minimal user intervention. The company said Muse Code marks its next step toward more capable AI models, with larger models planned for future releases. Continue reading “Meta introduces Muse Code beta and Muse Spark 1.2 for AI-assisted software engineering”

OpenAI cuts GPT-5.6 Luna pricing by 80%, introduces Fast mode for Sol API

OpenAI has announced pricing reductions for its GPT-5.6 model family, reducing the cost of GPT-5.6 Luna by 80% and GPT-5.6 Terra by 20%. The company says the changes are based on improvements across models, inference systems and agent workflows to reduce the cost and time required for AI tasks. Continue reading “OpenAI cuts GPT-5.6 Luna pricing by 80%, introduces Fast mode for Sol API”

Gemini Spark gets Chrome integration, expands access to more users globally

Google has expanded Gemini Spark with Chrome web browsing capabilities, allowing the AI agent to handle complex web errands using users’ logged-in accounts and saved passwords with permission. Continue reading “Gemini Spark gets Chrome integration, expands access to more users globally”

Google Flow Music gets Lyria 3.5 with improved lyrics, vocals and creative controls

Google has introduced Lyria 3.5, its latest music generation model, in Google Flow Music. The new model brings improvements across musicality, lyrics generation, vocal quality and creative control. Continue reading “Google Flow Music gets Lyria 3.5 with improved lyrics, vocals and creative controls”

OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT for Academic Researchers program for scientists, mathematicians and engineers

OpenAI has announced ChatGPT for Academic Researchers, a new program that will provide 100,000 researchers at selected academic institutions with free access to its frontier AI models and tools through 2027. The initiative is designed for scientists, mathematicians, and engineers, supporting research activities across disciplines, from hypothesis generation and coding to grant writing, publishing, and scientific analysis. Continue reading “OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT for Academic Researchers program for scientists, mathematicians and engineers”

Microsoft unveils Project Perception with AI security agents, Cyber Stack and MAI-Cyber-1-Flash

Microsoft has announced Project Perception, an AI-powered agentic security system designed to help organisations defend against AI-driven cyber threats. The platform combines specialised AI agents, security context, AI models and automated workflows to turn security signals into real-time protections while keeping humans in control of critical decisions. Continue reading “Microsoft unveils Project Perception with AI security agents, Cyber Stack and MAI-Cyber-1-Flash”

Google signs EU AI Act Code of Practice on AI-generated content transparency

Google has announced that it is signing the EU AI Act Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content to support responsible AI use and transparency around AI-generated content in Europe. Continue reading “Google signs EU AI Act Code of Practice on AI-generated content transparency”

OpenAI rolls out Health in ChatGPT with Apple Health and medical records integration

OpenAI has introduced Health in ChatGPT, a new feature that allows users to securely connect Apple Health and supported medical records so ChatGPT can use relevant health information during conversations. Users can choose what information they connect and control when ChatGPT can access it. Continue reading “OpenAI rolls out Health in ChatGPT with Apple Health and medical records integration”

Google expands Gemini features for Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, Flip8, Watch9 and intelligent eyewear at Galaxy Unpacked 2026

Google has announced new Gemini Intelligence features for Samsung devices at Galaxy Unpacked 2026 in London. The updates include expanded Gemini task automation with support for more apps, Gemini Notebook integration on Samsung foldables, and Gemini-powered experiences on Galaxy watches and intelligent eyewear. Continue reading “Google expands Gemini features for Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, Flip8, Watch9 and intelligent eyewear at Galaxy Unpacked 2026”

OpenAI and Hugging Face partner to address an AI-driven security incident during model evaluation

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 introduces Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite and 3.5 Flash Cyber for AI agent workflows

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 unveils Qwen3.8-Max Preview with 2.4T parameters; open weights coming soon

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”