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Aug 10, 2026

North Korean hacking group Kimsuky develops AI tools to automate cyberattacks, South Korean firm reports

North Korea's state-backed hacking group Kimsuky has built large language model tools designed to automate cyberattacks, analyze stolen material, and produce more convincing phishing campaigns, according to a report by South Korean cybersecurity firm Genians. The group is experimenting with local AI models including transcription capabilities for stolen calls and meetings.

Aug 10, 2026·8 sources

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Aug 8, 2026

US Practicing Christians Adopt AI at Higher Rate Than Pastors, Barna Research Shows

New research from Barna reveals that practicing Christians in the United States are using artificial intelligence more frequently than both the general population and their own pastors, highlighting a technology adoption gap within religious communities.

Aug 8, 2026·1 source

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Aug 7, 2026

Cloudflare Reports Bot Traffic Exceeds 50% of Internet as AI Drives Record Earnings Growth

Cloudflare reported that non-human traffic has surpassed 50% of its network for the first time, driven by AI agents and bots, while announcing Q2 2026 revenue jumped 36% to $696.1 million and raising full-year guidance. The company launched WebMCP to enable AI agents to interact with websites and predicted machine-generated traffic could surge 1000x within five years.

Aug 7, 2026·6 sources

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Aug 6, 2026

OpenAI Developing Doughnut-Shaped AI Smart Speaker Priced at $300-$400 for 2027 Launch

OpenAI is reportedly preparing to enter the consumer hardware market with its first standalone device, an AI-powered smart speaker with an unusual doughnut shape and moving parts, expected to retail between $300-$400 when it launches in 2027.

Aug 6, 2026·6 sources

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Cloudflare launches Kitesurf browser built for AI agents

Cloudflare introduced Kitesurf, a cloud-hosted browser designed specifically for AI agents rather than humans, running entirely in V8 isolates on Cloudflare Workers with no Chromium underneath.

Aug 6, 2026·2 sources

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OpenAI Removes Text Chat Limits for Free ChatGPT Users, Upgrades Models Across Tiers

OpenAI announced on August 6, 2026 that it is removing daily message limits for free ChatGPT users and upgrading default models, with free users getting GPT-5.6 Luna and paid subscribers receiving an updated GPT-5.6 Sol model. The changes come as ChatGPT recently crossed 1 billion weekly users.

Aug 6, 2026·8 sources

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Adobe Launches Unified ChatGPT Plugin With Over 70 Creative and Productivity Tools

Adobe announced a new ChatGPT plugin that consolidates more than 70 tools from its creative and productivity applications—including Photoshop, Premiere, Firefly, and Acrobat—allowing users to access photo editing, video creation, design, and PDF capabilities directly within the chatbot interface.

Aug 6, 2026·7 sources

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Google Maps Launches AI-Powered Agentic Features for Food Ordering, Hotel Bookings, and Event Tickets

Google announced on August 6, 2026, that its Ask Maps AI assistant can now perform real-world tasks including ordering food, booking hotels, and finding event tickets through conversational commands. The agentic upgrade transforms Google Maps from a navigation tool into a personal assistant capable of completing transactions without leaving the app.

Aug 6, 2026·8 sources

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Aug 5, 2026

Reddit introduces AI-powered moderation tools to reduce karma requirements and improve newcomer access

Reddit is deploying AI-based moderation tools using large language models to help moderators manage communities, with plans to eventually reduce reliance on karma and account-age restrictions that currently limit first-time posters. The expansion comes amid broader changes to Reddit's platform policies.

Aug 5, 2026·3 sources

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AI Startup Hark Launches Handoff, Browser-Based Agent for Automated Web Tasks

Hark, which raised $700 million in Series A funding in May, has unveiled Handoff, an AI agent that can navigate and complete tasks on websites like Target, Walmart, OpenTable and LinkedIn without requiring APIs. The company claims its agent outperforms previous-generation frontier models including GPT 5.4, GPT 5.5, Opus 4.8, and Gemini 2.5 Pro.

Aug 5, 2026·4 sources

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U.S. Army Human Resources Command Deploys Salesforce AI Agents to Support 9.2 Million Military Personnel and Families

The U.S. Army Human Resources Command has become the first Department of Defense organization to deploy Salesforce's Agentforce Public Sector AI platform in an Impact Level 5 environment, providing 24/7 automated support for soldiers, veterans, and military families with services including relocation and housing assistance.

Aug 5, 2026·3 sources

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Aug 4, 2026

New location-based app Wrinkles launches to provide AI-powered audio stories about nearby places

Wrinkles, a new mobile application available on iOS and Android, uses location data to automatically surface historical and contextual stories about users' surroundings, functioning as an AI-powered audio tour guide.

Aug 4, 2026·1 source

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Ninth Circuit Overturns Ban on Perplexity AI's Shopping Tool on Amazon

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday reversed a lower court order that had temporarily barred Perplexity AI's Comet shopping assistant from accessing Amazon's e-commerce platform, allowing the AI-powered tool to resume operations on the site.

Aug 4, 2026·4 sources

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Cloudflare launches programmable wallets for AI agents to pay for APIs and content

Cloudflare is rolling out stablecoin-based programmable wallets designed to let AI agents autonomously pay for APIs, data and online content, adding key infrastructure to its agentic commerce platform.

Aug 4, 2026·3 sources

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Aug 3, 2026

Australian Universities Develop AI Tool to Prevent Diabetes-Related Foot Ulcer Hospitalizations

The University of Melbourne and RMIT have created THERMUL, a thermal-imaging artificial intelligence tool designed to enable early intervention for diabetes-related foot ulcers and prevent hospitalizations.

Aug 3, 2026·1 source

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Aug 2, 2026

Qatar launches AI-powered self-service platform for prison inmates

Qatar's Public Prosecution and Ministry of Interior have introduced a new self-service platform utilizing artificial intelligence for inmates in the country's penal and correctional institutions, representing a digital advancement in prison services.

Aug 2, 2026·1 source

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Aug 1, 2026

Sam Altman faces backlash after suggesting parents use ChatGPT to generate AI podcasts about their children

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sparked widespread criticism on social media after proposing that parents connect family calendars and children's interests to ChatGPT Work to create personalized podcasts for the morning school commute, with critics urging him to 'just talk to your kids' instead.

Aug 1, 2026·9 sources

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Jul 30, 2026

OpenAI Cuts Prices on Lower-Tier AI Models Amid Rising Cost Concerns and Chinese Competition

OpenAI reduced pricing on its low- and mid-tier AI models as U.S. companies face pressure from cheaper Chinese competitors and customers grow increasingly concerned about AI technology costs.

Jul 30, 2026·2 sources

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OpenAI cuts GPT-5.6 Luna prices by 80 percent

OpenAI announced major price cuts for two GPT-5.6 models, slashing Luna by 80% and Terra by 20%, citing efficiency improvements from its Sol model.

Jul 30, 2026·3 sources

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Microsoft shares surge 16% as AI cloud investments show financial returns

Microsoft's stock jumped 16% following stronger-than-expected guidance and robust Azure cloud growth, with rising adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot demonstrating that the company's artificial intelligence investments are beginning to generate measurable revenue.

Jul 30, 2026·1 source

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AI Cloud Provider Nscale to Acquire Software Startup Anyscale

Nscale, an AI cloud infrastructure provider, has announced plans to acquire Anyscale, a software startup in the artificial intelligence space. The acquisition represents consolidation in the AI infrastructure and tooling market.

Jul 30, 2026·1 source

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Small Cities Leverage AI to Enhance Public Services Despite Limited Resources

Smaller municipalities and local public agencies are adopting artificial intelligence technologies to deliver improved public services, overcoming constraints of smaller budgets, staffs, and constituencies.

Jul 30, 2026·1 source

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Jul 28, 2026

Fish Audio raises $52 million seed round for AI voice models

Fish Audio raised a $52 million seed round to build AI voice models for creators and enterprises, reaching $21 million in annual recurring revenue with over 8 million users.

Jul 28, 2026·1 source

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Auriview Launches AI-Powered Bone Conduction Headset with Recording Capabilities on Kickstarter

New York-based Auriview has released the X1 bone conduction headset on Kickstarter, featuring continuous audio-visual recording capabilities and an integrated AI assistant for voice commands.

Jul 28, 2026·1 source

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Jul 27, 2026

Anthropic Releases Claude Opus 5, New AI Model Priced at Half the Cost of Claude Fable 5

Anthropic has launched Claude Opus 5, a new AI model that approaches the intelligence capabilities of its Claude Fable 5 model while being offered at half the price. The model is designed for coding and knowledge work tasks.

Jul 27, 2026·9 sources

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Spanish AI Startup Multiverse Computing Announces $570M Series C at $1.7B Pre-Money Valuation

San Sebastián-based AI compression company Multiverse Computing announced a $570 million Series C funding round at a $1.7 billion pre-money valuation. Forgepoint Capital International, BNPP Solar Impulse Venture Fund, and Bullhound Capital co-led the round.

Jul 27, 2026·6 sources

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Jul 26, 2026

Black Forest Labs releases FLUX 3 multimodal foundation model

Black Forest Labs launched FLUX 3, a multimodal foundation model that processes images, videos, and audio in a single architecture. It is the first FLUX model to support video, audio, and robot action prediction.

Jul 26, 2026·1 source

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Jul 24, 2026

Meta Launches Dedicated 'Seller' App for Facebook Marketplace with AI-Powered Listing Tools

Meta has released Seller, a standalone iOS application for Facebook Marketplace sellers in the US, featuring AI-powered listing creation that generates titles, descriptions, price suggestions, and categories from uploaded photos, along with inventory management and performance tracking tools. The launch comes as Facebook Marketplace marks its tenth anniversary, with 430 million items listed globally each month, according to Meta.

Jul 24, 2026·9 sources

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Coforge Secures $230+ Million Five-Year AI Transformation Contract in Europe

Indian IT firm Coforge Limited won a five-year, $230+ million contract with a major European client to deliver an AI-led transformation program combining low-code/no-code platforms with AI-powered automation to modernize business operations.

Jul 24, 2026·8 sources

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Anthropic Releases Claude Opus 5 AI Model with Near-Flagship Performance at Half the Cost

Anthropic launched Claude Opus 5 on July 24, 2026, a new AI model that delivers performance close to its flagship Claude Fable 5 at half the price, targeting enterprise customers concerned about AI costs. The model shows particular strength in coding and knowledge work tasks.

Jul 24, 2026·9 sources

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AI Model Routing Platforms Expand 'Bring Your Own API Key' Options as Businesses Seek Cost Control

OrcaRouter announced Free BYOK on July 24, 2026, allowing developers to connect their own provider keys while using its adaptive routing and automatic failover at no additional platform cost. Warp also documents BYOK support for Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google models, with eligible requests billed directly through the user's provider account.

Jul 24, 2026·4 sources

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Jul 23, 2026

SAP CFO calls for AI to advance beyond chatbots into complex business processes

SAP's finance chief stated that enterprise AI must evolve beyond simple chatbots and coding tools into more complex business processes, emphasizing clean data and cost control over model power. The company is reallocating spending and research toward agentic AI while halting non-AI hiring and travel.

Jul 23, 2026·4 sources

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Jul 22, 2026

Google's Gemini AI reaches 950 million monthly users, nearing billion-user milestone

Google disclosed during its Q2 2026 earnings reporting that Gemini now has over 950 million monthly active users, up from over 750 million reported in February, as Alphabet reported 24% year-over-year revenue growth to $119.8 billion.

Jul 22, 2026·8 sources

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Monday.com plans 20% workforce reduction citing AI-driven growth strategy

Israeli workplace software maker Monday.com is laying off hundreds of employees, approximately 20% of its workforce, as part of a strategic shift toward AI-driven growth.

Jul 22, 2026·2 sources

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OpenAI makes ChatGPT Health available to all US users

OpenAI rolled out ChatGPT Health to all US users over 18, allowing them to connect medical records and health-tracking information to the chatbot, one day after a lawsuit over dangerous health advice.

Jul 22, 2026·3 sources

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Synthesia Launches AI Roleplay Sessions for Interactive Workplace Training

British AI startup Synthesia has launched Roleplay Sessions, an interactive training platform that allows employees to practice workplace conversations with AI avatars that provide real-time feedback, scoring, and analytics. The product marks the company's expansion beyond its core AI video creation business into live coaching.

Jul 22, 2026·8 sources

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Jul 21, 2026

Jack Dorsey launches Buzz, workplace chat platform for humans and AI agents

Twitter and Block co-founder Jack Dorsey announced Buzz, a new group chat platform positioning itself as a Slack competitor that enables both human teams and AI agents to collaborate, with agents able to sign their own work.

Jul 21, 2026·3 sources

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Google Releases Gemini 3.6 Flash, Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite, and Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber

Alphabet's Google released three new versions of its Gemini AI model on July 21, 2026—Gemini 3.6 Flash, Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite, and Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber—while providing no timeline for its flagship Gemini 3.5 Pro model, which has missed its June launch target by several weeks.

Jul 21, 2026·9 sources

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Jul 16, 2026

1Password launches Claude integration allowing AI to access stored credentials

1Password released a browser integration that allows Anthropic's Claude AI to access usernames, passwords, and other security credentials without exposing them to Anthropic or the model. The feature enables AI agents to log into accounts on behalf of users.

Jul 16, 2026·3 sources

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Jul 15, 2026

Anthropic, Blackstone, and Hellman & Friedman officially launch Ode, $1.5B AI enterprise services firm

Launched on July 15, 2026, Ode with Anthropic is a $1.5 billion enterprise AI services firm backed by Anthropic, Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman, Goldman Sachs, and others, built on the acquisition of Fractional AI to deploy engineers directly into mid-sized companies.

Jul 15, 2026·5 sources

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Jun 30, 2026

Google launches Nano Banana 2 Lite and Gemini Omni Flash AI models for fast, low-cost media generation

Google released two new generative AI models: Nano Banana 2 Lite (also called Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite), which generates images in 4 seconds at $0.034 per image, and Gemini Omni Flash, which brings video generation and editing via text prompts to API for the first time. The models target developers and enterprise users seeking cost-efficient, high-volume media workflows.

Jun 30, 2026·9 sources

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Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 5 with enhanced agentic capabilities at 60% lower cost than flagship model

Anthropic released Claude Sonnet 5, a new AI model designed for autonomous agent tasks with near-flagship performance at significantly reduced pricing. The launch comes as the company prepares for a potential IPO and amid reports that restrictions on its higher-tier Claude Fable 5 model may soon be lifted by the Trump administration.

Jun 30, 2026·8 sources

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AI chip startup Etched raises $800M, emerges from stealth with working inference chip and $1B in customer contracts

Etched, a company designing chips specifically for running AI models, has raised $800 million from investors including Jane Street and TSMC-linked VentureTech Alliance, while announcing it has secured over $1 billion in signed customer contracts.

Jun 30, 2026·2 sources

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Jun 29, 2026

California Partners with Anthropic to Provide Claude AI to State Agencies at 50% Discount

Governor Gavin Newsom and Anthropic announced a first-of-its-kind partnership providing all California state agencies and local governments access to Claude AI at half price, including workforce training and technical assistance.

Jun 29, 2026·2 sources

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Jun 26, 2026

OpenAI announces GPT-5.6 model series with Sol, Terra, and Luna variants in limited preview

OpenAI has unveiled its next-generation GPT-5.6 model series, featuring three capability-tiered models: Sol (flagship), Terra (balanced), and Luna (fast and affordable). The models are currently available only to limited preview partners due to US government restrictions.

Jun 26, 2026·2 sources

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Jun 22, 2026

ByteDance unveils Seedance 2.5 AI video model with 30-second generation capability

ByteDance announced Seedance 2.5 at its Volcano Engine FORCE conference on June 23, 2026, introducing an AI video generation model capable of producing 30-second clips from up to 50 reference materials, set to launch in early July.

Jun 22, 2026·7 sources

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Google Invests $75 Million in A24 Studio for AI Filmmaking Tools Partnership

Google DeepMind is investing approximately $75 million in independent film studio A24 as part of a research partnership to develop AI-powered tools for editing and visual effects. The collaboration will allow A24 filmmakers to help shape the technology, though Google will not have access to the studio's film library.

Jun 22, 2026·9 sources

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Tencent Tests AI Assistant for WeChat Super App in China

Tencent Holdings has begun testing a new AI assistant for WeChat as part of efforts to catch up with competitors in China's AI race. The integration brings AI capabilities to one of the world's largest messaging platforms with over a billion users.

Jun 22, 2026·1 source

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Jun 17, 2026

Google Launches $100 Google Home Speaker with Deep Gemini AI Integration

Google released its first new smart speaker in six years, the $100 Google Home Speaker featuring deep integration with Gemini AI. The device is available for preorder and ships June 25th.

Jun 17, 2026·4 sources

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Jun 15, 2026

Anthropic Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Misleading Usage Limits on Claude Max Subscription Plans

AI company Anthropic has been sued by subscriber Karl Kahn over claims that its premium Claude Max subscription tiers ($100-$200/month) provide less usage than advertised. The lawsuit, filed June 14 in federal court, seeks class-action status and alleges false advertising regarding the Max 5x and Max 20x plans' usage limits.

Jun 15, 2026·7 sources

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Jun 11, 2026

Coinbase Launches Platform Allowing AI Agents to Autonomously Trade Crypto and Make Payments

Coinbase has introduced "Coinbase for Agents," a new platform that enables AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude to connect to users' accounts and autonomously execute cryptocurrency trades, access data, and make payments on their behalf.

Jun 11, 2026·1 source

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Visa Integrates Payment Infrastructure with ChatGPT for AI Agent Purchasing

Visa has connected its payment infrastructure to ChatGPT, enabling AI agents to recommend retail products and execute financial transactions without human intervention in the final stage of purchase.

Jun 11, 2026·1 source

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Jun 2, 2026

Uber Caps Employee AI Tool Spending After Exceeding Budget

Uber Technologies has imposed usage caps on AI-powered tools like Claude Code for employees after the company exceeded its AI budget earlier in 2026, reflecting growing corporate concerns about AI costs.

Jun 2, 2026·2 sources

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May 30, 2026

Nvidia and Microsoft Partner on AI-Powered PCs with Nvidia Chips

Nvidia is entering the PC market with its own chips as the main processor, with first Windows computers from Dell and Microsoft's Surface line set to be unveiled at Computex and Build next week.

May 30, 2026·2 sources

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May 28, 2026

Anthropic Launches Claude Opus 4.8 AI Model and Secures $65 Billion in Funding

Anthropic released Claude Opus 4.8 on May 28, 2026, just 41 days after its predecessor, featuring improved performance on benchmarks and new dynamic workflow capabilities. The launch coincided with the company raising $65 billion in new funding.

May 28, 2026·8 sources

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May 25, 2026

Anthropic Releases Claude Opus 4.8 as Creator Predicts End of Traditional Software Engineering Roles

Anthropic launched Claude Opus 4.8 with enhanced autonomous coding capabilities, while Boris Cherny, creator of Claude Code, stated that traditional software engineering roles may begin disappearing by year's end due to AI automation, though new opportunities will emerge.

May 25, 2026·9 sources

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Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI Model Identifies 23,000 Potential Vulnerabilities in 1,000+ Open Source Projects

Anthropic announced that its Claude Mythos Preview AI model has detected over 23,000 potential security vulnerabilities across more than 1,000 open source software projects, representing a significant automated security audit of the OSS ecosystem.

May 25, 2026·3 sources

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May 21, 2026

NanoCo Raises $12 Million and Launches Enterprise Platform After 250,000 NanoClaw Downloads

NanoCo, creator of the open-source AI agent framework NanoClaw, raised $12 million in seed funding and launched its enterprise assistant platform. The announcement follows 250,000 downloads of the NanoClaw framework.

May 21, 2026·2 sources

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May 20, 2026

Anthropic Hosts First European Developer Event Showcasing Claude's AI Coding Capabilities

Anthropic held 'Code with Claude,' its first developer-focused event in Europe, on May 19-20, 2026 in London, demonstrating Claude's advanced code-writing abilities and new features. The event coincided with Google I/O and highlighted Claude's growing dominance in AI-assisted coding among startups.

May 20, 2026·9 sources

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May 13, 2026

Anthropic reinstates third-party agent access for Claude subscribers with separate credit-based billing system

Anthropic has reversed its policy to allow third-party agents like OpenClaw to access Claude subscriptions again, but starting June 15, 2026, programmatic usage will be billed separately through monthly credits ($20-$200 depending on plan tier) at full API rates rather than counting against standard subscription quotas.

May 13, 2026·8 sources

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Webidoo Raises $25M Series A for AI Operating Layer for Small Businesses

Italian-American AI company Webidoo closed a $25 million funding round led by IXC3 fund managed by Azimut Libera Impresa SGR to build software for small and medium-sized businesses.

May 13, 2026·1 source

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Glean Introduces Enterprise Agent Development Lifecycle Framework

Work AI company Glean released its Enterprise Agent Development Lifecycle (ADLC), a framework and platform capabilities designed to help enterprises systematically deploy, govern, and measure AI agents.

May 13, 2026·3 sources

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May 11, 2026

Microsoft Integrates Purview Compliance SDK into Agent Framework by June 2026

Microsoft announced it will integrate the Purview SDK into the Agent Framework SDK by late June 2026, enabling developers to embed compliance and data protection controls directly into custom AI agents.

May 11, 2026·1 source

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Anthropic's Mythos Model Faces Capacity Constraints, Creating Opening for Competitors

Anthropic announced that its new Mythos AI model will have only a limited release due to vast security risks and capacity constraints. The capacity pinch is creating opportunities for competitors like OpenAI as businesses and governments seek alternative solutions.

May 11, 2026·3 sources

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May 8, 2026

OpenAI releases GPT-5.5-Cyber model to vetted security defenders, matching Anthropic's Mythos capabilities

OpenAI announced Thursday it is rolling out GPT-5.5-Cyber (codenamed 'Spud') to vetted cybersecurity professionals for finding vulnerabilities and analyzing malware. Security testing shows the model can autonomously execute sophisticated cyberattacks, completing a 32-step corporate network simulation and solving a 12-hour security puzzle in 10 minutes, matching capabilities of Anthropic's Mythos released a month earlier.

May 8, 2026·5 sources

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May 4, 2026

Anthropic Finalizes $1.5 Billion Joint Venture with Blackstone and Goldman Sachs for Enterprise AI

Anthropic is closing a $1.5 billion joint venture with Blackstone, Goldman Sachs, and other Wall Street firms to sell AI tools to private-equity-backed companies. OpenAI is launching a similar enterprise-focused joint venture with asset managers.

May 4, 2026·3 sources

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May 2, 2026

xAI Launches Custom Voices Feature for Voice Cloning from One Minute of Speech

xAI released a new Custom Voices feature that allows developers to clone voices for AI applications using just one minute of speech, building on recently launched Grok Speech-to-Text and Text-to-Speech APIs.

May 2, 2026·1 source

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Meta Reports 10 Million Weekly Business AI Conversations

Meta announced that its business AI now facilitates 10 million conversations per week, with over 8 billion advertisers having used at least one of its generative AI tools.

May 2, 2026·1 source

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May 1, 2026

Mistral Releases Medium 3.5 Flagship Model Merging Chat, Reasoning, and Code

Mistral has launched Medium 3.5, a new flagship model that consolidates previously separate models for chat, reasoning, and code into a single product. The French AI company is also adding asynchronous cloud agents to its platform.

May 1, 2026·1 source

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Apr 30, 2026

Microsoft Reports Over 20 Million Paid Copilot Users with Growing Engagement

Microsoft announced it has surpassed 20 million paid Copilot users with increasing engagement metrics, countering perceptions that the AI assistant sees limited actual usage.

Apr 30, 2026·1 source

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Apr 29, 2026

GitHub Copilot Switches to Token-Based Billing Starting June 2026

GitHub announced that starting June 1, 2026, Copilot will charge users based on actual token usage instead of premium request counts, marking a shift in AI coding assistant pricing models.

Apr 29, 2026·1 source

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OpenAI Releases Privacy Filter: Open-Source 1.5B-Parameter PII Redaction Model

OpenAI released Privacy Filter, a 1.5-billion parameter open-source model designed to detect and redact personally identifiable information, running with 50 million active parameters in web browsers.

Apr 29, 2026·1 source

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Apr 24, 2026

Alibaba Deploys Qwen AI Across Multiple Automaker Dashboards

Alibaba is embedding its Qwen large language model across passenger vehicles from major Chinese automakers including BYD and Geely, turning dashboards into voice-first service hubs.

Apr 24, 2026·1 source

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Apr 23, 2026

Microsoft Launches Agent Mode in Office Applications

Microsoft rolled out Agent Mode inside Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, described as 'vibe working,' representing a more powerful version of AI assistance in productivity applications.

Apr 23, 2026·1 source

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OpenAI Releases GPT-5.5 Model with Enhanced Coding and Efficiency

OpenAI announced GPT-5.5, described as its 'smartest and most intuitive to use model yet,' featuring improved coding capabilities and efficiency compared to previous versions.

Apr 23, 2026·1 source

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OpenAI Launches Workspace Agents for Business Automation

OpenAI introduced workspace agents in ChatGPT for Business, Enterprise, Edu, and Teachers plans, enabling cloud-based autonomous agents that can perform business tasks and run continuously without user supervision. The feature represents an evolution from custom GPTs to full workflow automation.

Apr 23, 2026·3 sources

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Apr 22, 2026

Anthropic confirms infrastructure changes caused Claude AI performance degradation after weeks of user complaints

After weeks of developer complaints about declining performance, Anthropic acknowledged that changes to Claude's system prompts and infrastructure caused the degradation users had been reporting. The admission comes amid a separate investigation into unauthorized access to the company's restricted Mythos AI model.

Apr 22, 2026·9 sources

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Apr 19, 2026

xAI Launches Standalone Speech-to-Text and Text-to-Speech APIs for Enterprise Developers

Elon Musk's xAI released two standalone audio APIs—Speech-to-Text and Text-to-Speech—built on the same infrastructure powering Grok Voice on mobile apps, targeting enterprise voice developers.

Apr 19, 2026·1 source

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Apr 11, 2026

AWS Announces Agent Registry and AgentCore Platform for Enterprise AI Agent Management

AWS launched Agent Registry in preview and announced AgentCore, a platform designed to build, connect, and optimize AI agents at scale across enterprises. The platform enables organizations to discover, share, and reuse AI agents, tools, and agent skills.

Apr 11, 2026·1 source

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Apr 10, 2026

Google Gemini Launches Interactive 3D Model and Simulation Generation

Google upgraded Gemini to generate interactive 3D models and simulations in response to user questions, allowing users to rotate and manipulate AI-generated visualizations directly in the chat interface.

Apr 10, 2026·2 sources

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Apr 9, 2026

Atlassian Launches AI Visual Tools and Third-Party Agent Integration in Confluence

Atlassian added AI-powered visual asset creation and third-party agent integrations with Lovable, Replit, and Gamma to its Confluence platform.

Apr 9, 2026·2 sources

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Tubi Becomes First Streaming Service to Launch Native App Integration Within ChatGPT

Tubi launched the first streaming service app integration directly within ChatGPT, allowing users to access content without leaving the AI chatbot interface. The integration follows OpenAI's recent expansion of direct app integrations with major services.

Apr 9, 2026·1 source

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Apr 6, 2026

ChatGPT Launches Direct App Integrations with DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and Other Major Services

OpenAI rolled out new ChatGPT integrations allowing users to directly access services including Spotify, Canva, Figma, Expedia, DoorDash, and Uber within the ChatGPT interface.

Apr 6, 2026·1 source

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Apr 5, 2026

Anthropic Requires Claude Code Subscribers to Pay Extra for OpenClaw Usage

Anthropic announced that Claude Code subscribers will need to pay additional fees to use the service with OpenClaw and other third-party tools, marking a significant policy change for the AI coding assistant.

Apr 5, 2026·2 sources

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Apr 3, 2026

Anthropic Cuts Off OpenClaw Access for Claude Subscription Users, Requires Separate API Payment

Anthropic announced it will no longer allow Claude Code subscription users to access the AI assistant through OpenClaw and other third-party tools without paying extra. Users must now switch to pay-as-you-go API pricing to continue using Claude with external agent platforms, citing unsustainable demand from flat-rate pricing combined with continuous agent usage.

Apr 3, 2026·9 sources

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Anthropic Cuts Off OpenClaw Access for Claude Subscription Users, Requires Separate API Payment

Anthropic announced it will no longer allow Claude Code subscription users to access the AI assistant through OpenClaw and other third-party tools without paying extra. Users must now switch to pay-as-you-go API pricing to continue using Claude with external agent platforms, citing unsustainable demand from flat-rate pricing combined with continuous agent usage.

Apr 3, 2026·13 sources

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Mar 13, 2026

Anthropic Launches Claude 3.7 Sonnet Amid Infrastructure Struggles and Pricing Controversies

Anthropic released Claude 3.7 Sonnet, its first hybrid reasoning model, while simultaneously experiencing its tenth service outage in 12 days and pausing token-based billing for its Agent SDK due to unexpectedly high costs for developers.

Mar 13, 2026·9 sources

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Mar 9, 2026

Anthropic launches AI-powered Code Review tool for Claude Code at $15-25 per review

Anthropic released Code Review, a multi-agent system that automatically analyzes AI-generated code in pull requests to detect logic errors and bugs. The tool costs $15-25 per review and has drawn mixed reactions from developers regarding pricing and its impact on senior engineering roles.

Mar 9, 2026·11 sources

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Jan 12, 2026

Anthropic Launches Cowork, AI Agent for Managing Local Files and Office Tasks

Anthropic released Cowork, a new AI agent feature in its Claude Desktop app that allows users to designate folders where Claude can read, modify, and create files for general office work, extending the company's agentic AI capabilities beyond its developer-focused Claude Code tool.

Jan 12, 2026·9 sources

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Anthropic Launches Cowork, AI Agent for Managing Local Files and Office Tasks

Anthropic released Cowork, a new AI agent feature in its Claude Desktop app that allows users to designate folders where Claude can read, modify, and create files for general office work, extending the company's agentic AI capabilities beyond its developer-focused Claude Code tool.

Jan 12, 2026·9 sources

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Jan 7, 2026

Anthropic releases Claude Code 2.1.0 with workflow improvements, then blocks third-party API access sparking developer backlash

Anthropic launched Claude Code v2.1.0 with enhanced features for AI-assisted coding, gaining traction among developers. Days later, the company blocked Claude Max API access to third-party IDE extensions, prompting subscription cancellations from developers paying $100-200/month.

Jan 7, 2026·9 sources

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Dec 8, 2025

Anthropic Launches Claude Code Integration for Slack, Enabling AI Coding Assistance in Workplace Chat

Anthropic has released a beta integration bringing its Claude Code AI programming agent directly into Slack, allowing developers to delegate coding tasks, fix bugs, and generate pull requests from within chat threads. The feature launched Monday as a research preview.

Dec 8, 2025·9 sources

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Dec 2, 2025

Anthropic Acquires JavaScript Runtime Bun as Claude Code Reaches $1 Billion Run-Rate Revenue

AI company Anthropic has made its first acquisition by purchasing Bun, a high-performance JavaScript runtime that powers its Claude Code developer tool. Claude Code reached $1 billion in run-rate revenue within six months of launch.

Dec 2, 2025·9 sources

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Aug 26, 2025

Anthropic Launches Claude for Chrome AI Agent in Limited Beta, Raising Security Concerns Over Prompt Injection Attacks

Anthropic has released a research preview of Claude for Chrome, a browser extension that allows its AI assistant to control users' web browsers and perform actions autonomously. The launch comes with significant security concerns, as testing revealed a 23.6% attack success rate for prompt injection vulnerabilities without safety mitigations.

Aug 26, 2025·9 sources

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Aug 20, 2025

Anthropic Bundles Claude Code Into Enterprise Plans, Adds Compliance and Admin Tools

Anthropic announced it is integrating Claude Code, its AI-powered coding assistant, into premium seats for its Claude Enterprise and Teams subscription plans. The update also introduces new administrative controls including a Compliance API, spend caps, and usage analytics for business customers.

Aug 20, 2025·9 sources

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Anthropic Bundles Claude Code into Enterprise and Team Plans with Premium Seat Upgrades

Anthropic announced it is integrating Claude Code, its AI-powered command-line coding tool, into its Claude Enterprise and Team subscription plans through premium seat upgrades. The offering includes enhanced usage limits, admin controls, compliance tools, and analytics capabilities for business customers.

Aug 20, 2025·9 sources

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Anthropic Bundles Claude Code Into Enterprise Plans, Adds Compliance and Admin Tools

Anthropic announced it is integrating Claude Code, its AI-powered coding assistant, into premium seats for its Claude Enterprise and Teams subscription plans. The update also introduces new administrative controls including a Compliance API, spend caps, and usage analytics for business customers.

Aug 20, 2025·9 sources

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Jul 28, 2025

Anthropic Implements Weekly Rate Limits on Claude Code Amid Excessive Usage and Account Sharing

Anthropic announced new weekly rate limits for its Claude AI coding tool, Claude Code, citing users running the service continuously 24/7 and unauthorized account reselling. The changes, effective August 28, affect Pro and Max plan subscribers and follow unprecedented demand since the tool's June 4 launch.

Jul 28, 2025·21 sources

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Jun 16, 2025

Anthropic Adds Remote MCP Server Support to Claude Code, Expanding AI Development Capabilities

Anthropic announced on June 18, 2025 that Claude Code now supports remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, allowing developers to connect the AI coding agent to external data systems and services beyond local integrations. The feature is available to all Claude Code users, including Pro subscribers.

Jun 16, 2025·8 sources

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Mar 6, 2025

Anthropic's Claude Code Tool Bug Rendered Some Systems Unusable at Launch

Anthropic's newly launched Claude Code tool contained a critical bug in its auto-update function that modified file permissions and system files, causing some users' workstations to become inoperable. The company has since removed the bug and released a troubleshooting guide.

Mar 6, 2025·6 sources

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Top claims

▪Genians identified AI agent development frameworks, .NET and C# AI-development packages, and the AI-assisted coding tool Cursor on infrastructure linked to Kimsuky's campaign.
▪Genians reported that Kimsuky is transitioning from using generative AI solely for phishing lures to integrating existing AI models into malware development, data analysis, and attack automation.
▪Genians assessed that Kimsuky is in a research and capability-acquisition phase for speech-to-text tools, with no evidence that the transcription tooling has been operationally deployed against victims.

People involved

Sam Altman Boris Cherny Elon Musk Peter Steinberger

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