Mike Krieger resigns from Figma board amid Anthropic competition
Mike Krieger resigned from Figma’s board as reports suggest Anthropic’s upcoming AI model could compete with the design software company’s core offerings.
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529 storiesGoogle adds side-by-side browsing to AI Mode
Google is rolling out new AI Mode features in Chrome, including side-by-side browsing and multi-tab search context, currently available in the U.S.
Google adds Nano Banana-powered image generation to Gemini
Google is integrating Nano Banana-powered image generation into Gemini, allowing users to create visuals based on their Gmail and Google Photos data without explicit prompting.
Runway CEO: AI could help Hollywood produce 50 films for $100M
Runway CEO Cristóbal Valenzuela suggests studios could use AI to shift from single $100 million blockbusters to producing 50 films, aiming to increase output and hit chances.
OpenAI updates Agents SDK to improve enterprise safety
OpenAI has updated its Agents SDK with sandboxing and harness capabilities, aiming to help enterprises build safer, more capable agents for complex, long-horizon tasks.
Objection launches AI tool to adjudicate journalism
Aron D’Souza’s startup Objection has launched an AI platform that allows users to pay $2,000 to challenge journalism, sparking concerns about potential impacts on whistleblowing.
Emergent launches Wingman to bring AI agents to messaging apps
Emergent has launched Wingman, a messaging-first autonomous AI agent, as the Bengaluru-based startup expands its vibe-coding platform into background task execution.
Reid Hoffman backs tracking AI token usage for experimentation
Reid Hoffman supports tracking employee AI token usage to encourage experimentation, though he acknowledges it is not a perfect measure of individual productivity.
Adobe launches Firefly AI Assistant to unify creative workflows
Adobe is launching its Firefly AI Assistant to automate workflows across its creative apps, with a public beta expected in the coming weeks.
Anthropic briefs Trump administration on unreleased Mythos model
Anthropic confirmed it briefed the Trump administration on its unreleased Mythos model, even as the company pursues a lawsuit against the Department of Defense over contracting disputes.
Google brings Gemini Personal Intelligence feature to India
Google is bringing its Gemini Personal Intelligence feature to users in India, initially for paid subscribers, with plans to expand to free users in the coming weeks.
Microsoft tests new agentic features for 365 Copilot
Microsoft is reportedly testing new agentic features for its 365 Copilot suite, aiming to offer enterprise-grade security controls for tasks similar to the open-source OpenClaw project.
Stanford report finds growing divide between AI experts and public
Stanford’s annual AI report reveals a widening gap between expert optimism and public anxiety regarding AI’s impact on jobs, the economy, and medical care.
US officials reportedly push banks to test Anthropic’s Mythos
US officials are reportedly encouraging major banks to test Anthropic’s new Mythos AI model, even as the company remains in a legal dispute with the Trump administration.
Anthropic gains ground as OpenAI navigates shifting AI sentiment
Amid perceptions that OpenAI is losing its footing, the company is launching a $100 subscription tier to compete as Anthropic gains traction among business users.
Anthropic reinstates OpenClaw creator after account ban
Anthropic temporarily suspended OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger, highlighting growing friction between AI model providers and third-party developers over pricing and access to model harnesses.
OpenAI targets Anthropic with new $100/month ChatGPT plan
OpenAI launched a $100/month ChatGPT Pro tier to increase Codex coding capacity and compete with Anthropic’s Claude, though higher usage limits are likely temporary.
Meta AI app climbs to No. 5 on U.S. App Store after Muse Spark launch
Meta launched its Muse Spark AI model, driving a surge in app downloads that pushed the Meta AI app to No. 5 on the U.S. App Store.
Anthropic limits Mythos release to select enterprise partners
Anthropic is limiting access to its new Mythos AI model, citing security risks, though critics suggest the move may also be a strategy to prevent model distillation.
Sierra launches Ghostwriter to automate agent creation
Sierra launched Ghostwriter, an agent-building tool, as CEO Bret Taylor argues natural language will replace click-based software, though critics note current implementations still require significant human engineering.