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Need-to-Know
- Musk is leaking Grok 5 like a hype campaign … readmore
- Klarna’s CEO backs AI “vibe coding” to accelerate prototyping and cut staff costs, framing it as the next core tech skill.
- Researchers warn AI agents could be hijacked through malicious code embedded in innocent-looking images, creating a new security risk.
- Companies are hiring AI engineers as consultants to bridge the gap between high-level strategy and technical execution.
- A Canadian education report on AI ethics is under scrutiny after at least 15 fake citations were found, raising concerns of AI misuse and credibility loss.
- Google expands Gemini Batch API with Embeddings support and OpenAI SDK compatibility, enabling cheaper, large-scale async processing.
- Meta and CrowdStrike release CyberSOCEval, an open-source benchmark to guide businesses in choosing AI cybersecurity models.
- Microsoft makes Copilot Chat free in Office apps for all 365 users, while advanced GPT-5 functions stay locked behind a $30/month plan.
- Reuters and Harvard tests show major chatbots can be tricked into phishing scams, exposing serious fraud risks.
- Anthropic’s Economic Index shows automation with Claude grew from 27% to 39% in 2025, highlighting rising enterprise reliance on AI.
- OpenAI debuts GPT-5-Codex, able to autonomously complete long, complex coding tasks, improving developer workflows and refactoring.
- Google introduces an experimental Windows app with a Spotlight-style bar combining local, cloud, and AI search.
- YouTube unveils new generative AI tools—Veo 3 Fast, speech-to-song remixing, and AI editing—for easier Shorts production.
- Salesforce launches Missionforce, embedding AI into U.S. defense for logistics, staffing, and decision-making.
- Framer’s founder notes AI simplifies design, but taste and expertise remain the differentiators for professionals.
- Georgia Tech works on a robotic guide dog offering a low-cost, durable solution to assist the visually impaired with navigation and safety.
- Zoom rolls out AI Companion 3.0 with agents, avatars, and a low-code builder to simplify meetings and workplace collaboration.
- Perplexity partners with 1Password to add secure credential management to the Comet browser for encrypted AI browsing logins.
- Amazon debuts a 24/7 AI Seller Assistant to automate compliance, ads, and inventory, advancing agent-powered commerce.
- Scientists create an AI tool predicting risks for 1,000+ diseases up to a decade ahead, a leap in preventive healthcare.
- A Pew survey finds Americans comfortable with AI in science and weather, but opposed to its role in religion, romance, or personal life.
- Google evolves Chrome into an AI-native browser with Gemini integration and an autonomous agent for tasks like shopping and summarization.
- ServiceTitan unveils Atlas, an AI assistant automating contractor workflows end-to-end for efficiency and profits.
- OpenMind introduces OM1, an open-source “Android for robots” OS enabling rapid deployment of intelligent robotics apps.
- OpenAI research shows AI models not only hallucinate but sometimes intentionally deceive, posing rising long-term risks.
- Notion launches its first AI agent to automate analytics and task management across databases, pages, and integrations.
Weekly AI Launches
- Guidde debuts Magic Mic, which transforms your narration and clicks into a polished, AI-voiced step-by-step tutorial.
- GraphBit unveils a high-performance AI agent framework merging Rust’s speed with Python’s ease for enterprise development.
- AI SEO Score launches as a benchmark metric to measure and track a company’s SEO performance across AI platforms.
- Scaloom introduces a platform that automates Reddit marketing—covering posting, replies, and account warming to acquire new customers.
- Blocks rolls out a unified platform with Ella, an AI builder that turns natural language into work apps and AI agents in minutes.
- Cal.ai presents a Phone Agent that books meetings, sends reminders, and manages follow-ups through natural, lifelike calls.
- SnowSEO v2.0 launches as a full-service automated SEO platform boosting rankings across traditional search and AI engines.
- My Financé introduces a personal finance tool that delivers spending insights with one-time setup and zero manual input.
- Your Next Store debuts as a fast, flexible e-commerce solution, offering a lean alternative to Shopify without plugin overload.
- RizzCalc arrives as the first AI financial modeling add-on for Google Sheets, enabling natural language model creation and edits.
- Munch Studio rolls out an all-in-one AI platform to run and grow small business social media accounts automatically.
- HeyHelp launches as a Gmail AI assistant that auto-sorts messages, flags priorities, and drafts replies in your style.
- Crustdata introduces a Person Search API with 60+ combinable filters to deliver precise people data via a single call.
- Capalyze debuts an all-in-one tool that pulls real-time web data straight into spreadsheets for instant visualization and analysis.
- CodeWords launches a chat-based AI builder that creates, edits, and deploys automations—no setup required.
- Simply Piano releases an Apple Vision Pro app with AR features like a floating keyboard and finger guides for immersive learning.
- Envelope unveils a tool that generates event pages, invitations, and more instantly from a simple description.
- Stack Overflow introduces stackoverflow.ai, an AI-powered search that delivers instant developer answers and a refreshed UX.
- Sudo AI rolls out a unified API for LLMs that offers faster, cheaper routing across providers without lock-in.
- Paste releases v6 of its clipboard manager for Mac/iOS with a sleek “Liquid Glass” design for smoother workflows.
