OpenAI Pushes Codex Beyond Coding With Computer Use, Memory, and Long-Running Automations
OpenAI has rolled out a major Codex update that expands the app from a coding assistant into a broader software workflow tool. The release adds computer use, memory, image generation, plugins, and more support for ongoing developer tasks.
OpenAI Unveils GPT-Rosalind, a Life Sciences Reasoning Model for Drug Discovery and Biology
OpenAI has introduced GPT-Rosalind, a new life sciences reasoning model aimed at biology, drug discovery, and translational medicine workflows. The launch pairs stronger scientific tool use with a trusted-access rollout for qualified enterprise research teams in the U.S.
Gemini Lands on Mac With a Native Desktop App Built for Always-On AI Help
Google has launched a native Gemini app for macOS, giving Mac users a faster way to access AI help with a global shortcut, window sharing, and support for local files.
Google Unveils Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS With More Expressive, Controllable AI Speech
Google has launched Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS in preview across the Gemini API, Vertex AI, and Google Vids, adding stronger controllability, native multi- speaker dialogue, and new audio tags for expressive speech generation.
Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind Push Gemini Into Industrial Robotics
Boston Dynamics is partnering with Google Cloud and DeepMind to embed Gemini robotics intelligence into Spot and Orbit, bringing more advanced reasoning and visual inspection capabilities to industrial environments.
Anthropic Appears to Be Requiring KYC Checks for Some Claude Max Users
Reports circulating on X suggest Anthropic has begun imposing mandatory KYC verification on some Claude Max users, raising fresh questions about identity checks, account sharing, and access controls in premium AI subscriptions.
Anthropic Redesigns Claude Code Desktop Around Parallel Agent Workflows
Anthropic has rolled out a redesigned Claude Code desktop app focused on managing multiple agent sessions at once, with a new sidebar, in-app tools, and a workspace built for parallel coding work.
Anthropic Launches Claude Code Routines to Automate PR Reviews, Backlog Work, and Cloud Events
Anthropic has introduced Routines for Claude Code in research preview, letting teams configure repeatable automations that run on schedules, API calls, and GitHub events without depending on a local machine.
Google Brings Reusable Gemini Skills to Chrome to Turn Prompts Into One-Click Workflows
Google is adding Gemini Skills to Chrome, letting users save and reuse prompt workflows across web pages as the browser becomes a more active AI productivity surface.
OpenAI Expands Trusted Cyber Access With GPT-5.4-Cyber for Verified Defenders
OpenAI is expanding its Trusted Access for Cyber program and introducing GPT-5.4-Cyber, a more permissive model for vetted security teams working on malware analysis, reverse engineering, and defensive cybersecurity tasks.
Claude Code's Stumbles Are Fueling a Developer Swing Toward OpenAI Codex
Frustration with Claude Code's slowdowns, permission friction, and uneven performance is pushing more developers on X to talk openly about switching to OpenAI Codex and GPT-5.4 for day-to-day coding work.
Anthropic Launches Claude for Word to Bring AI Editing Inside Microsoft Word
Anthropic has launched Claude for Word in beta, moving document drafting, tracked edits, and comment-based revisions directly into Microsoft Word for Team and Enterprise customers.