OpenAI unveils Agent Mode in ChatGPT for complex task handling

OpenAI launched ChatGPT Agent on July 17, 2025, combining browsing, coding, and file editing within a virtual computer. It performs end-to-end tasks from a single prompt, with consent-based controls and strong performance in complex tasks.

🗞 #chatgpt

Anthropic develops interactive Study Projects to turn Claude into a tutor

Anthropic is developing a Study Projects feature for Claude focused on students, offering structured learning paths and adaptive support. This move aligns with trends across major AI firms aiming to address educational use cases amid growing scrutiny.

🗞 #claude

Signs of GPT-5 emerge in Biosec repo as OpenAI nears release

Early evidence suggests GPT-5 is undergoing internal testing, appearing in biosecurity research and outperforming in coding benchmarks. OpenAI signals a cautious rollout amid scrutiny and rising expectations for advanced reasoning capabilities.

🗞 #chatgpt

Grok may soon get model slider with Expert, Heavy and Fast options

xAI is testing a web-based model selector for Grok with Fast, Expert, and Heavy options, hinting at plans to support broader user needs through flexible performance tiers and subnoscription-based access, including a possible desktop version.

🗞 #grok

BREAKING 🚨: A huge cluster of Comet invites will be approaching the Earth soon!

Will be dropping some of the Comet invites here randomly. You are not prepared! ☄️

Anthropic tests Memory and MCP support for Claude mobile app

Anthropic is testing new Claude iOS features, including memory recall, Artifacts Gallery, and remote MCP access, aligning mobile capabilities with web. These updates aim to support continuity and productivity for professional users on the go.

🗞 #claude

ChatGPT’s new features may turn it into a central hub for study and productivity needs

OpenAI is developing a “Study Together” mode in ChatGPT to support academic tasks like homework help and quiz creation, alongside features like live trannoscriptions and potential calendar integration for streamlined productivity.

🗞 #chatgpt

Microsoft prepares Copilot for GPT-5 with new Smart mode in development

Microsoft is preparing for an early August launch of GPT-5, with new Copilot code revealing a pending Smart mode designed to adapt responses based on input complexity, aligning with GPT-5’s combined reasoning and non-reasoning capabilities.

🗞 #chatgpt

Microsoft tests Copilot wallet for one-click AI shopping

Microsoft is testing Copilot Wallet, a feature to store payment and delivery details in Copilot, enabling one-click purchases and order tracking. This marks a shift toward AI-driven e-commerce across major platforms.

🗞 #microsoftcopilot

Microsoft tests image upload to turn pictures into 3D models in Copilot

Microsoft’s Copilot 3D now allows duplication of AI-generated objects and basic custom 3D model creation from images, but model quality remains limited. Its future depends on user demand and Microsoft's commitment to experimental tools.

🗞 #microsoftcopilot

Opal joins Google Labs lineup as lightweight AI coding tool

Google has launched Opal, a browser-based AI coding app powered by Gemini, aimed at developers and learners. It supports multiple languages and provides real-time code assistance, with a focus on education and rapid prototyping.

🗞 #aitestkitchen

First look at Video Overviews in Google's NotebookLM

Google is preparing to launch video overviews in NotebookLM, offering structured, narrated summaries for educational use. Internal testing shows completed files exist, though public access remains restricted pending official rollout.

🗞 #notebooklm

Opera Neon promises seamless form-filling and shopping via AI

Opera introduces Neon, a subnoscription-based AI browser in alpha, designed to act on user intent through three modes: Chat, Do, and Make. It shifts tasks between device and cloud, aiming to transcend traditional chatbot-integrated browsers.

🗞 #opera

Grok will get infinite image gen and video gen with sounds

xAI is expanding its Grok app with a new creative AI companion, Valentin, and a generative image and video feature called Imagine, aiming to broaden appeal with real-time visual generation and deeper character progression.

🗞 #grok

Creators can now build consistent AI characters with Ideogram Character

Ideogram introduces Ideogram Character, a tool for generating consistent, photorealistic characters from a single image. It supports custom styling, advanced face swaps, and integrates with existing tools for tailored visual creation workflows.

🗞 #ideogram

macOS app configs suggest GPT-5 Auto and Reasoning modes support

References to GPT-5 in configuration files and internal tools suggest that OpenAI is testing multiple model modes, such as “Auto” and “Reasoning,” ahead of a potential early August release, with staggered access expected for initial deployment.

🗞 #chatgpt

Early preview of olympiad-winning Gemini Deep Think IMO

Google introduces Gemini 2.5 Deep Think, a premium AI model with longer inference time and parallel reasoning, available to Ultra subscribers at $249.99/month. Designed for complex problem-solving, it beats prior models in key benchmarks.

🗞 #gemini

Copilot users may soon access a Library of generated images

Microsoft is expanding Copilot with a new image Library feature and an experimental 3D object generation tool. These additions support creative workflows, signaling a broader shift from productivity tools to generative AI content creation.

🗞 #microsoftcopilot

Library on Perplexity will soon get support for Images and Apps

Perplexity is expanding its Library tab to include separate sections for images and apps, allowing users to organize generated content and projects alongside chat history as it shifts focus toward usability and retention across its platform.

🗞 #perplexity

xAI tests team accounts for Grok as competition heats up

xAI is developing a Teams feature for Grok, offering separate workspaces for personal and group use, with admin controls and isolated data. This positions Grok for broader business adoption and aligns it with existing enterprise AI tools.

🗞 #grok

NotebookLM tests new customisation flow and Gmail integration

Google’s NotebookLM introduces new customisation options for audio overviews, flashcards, and quizzes, adds Gmail as a content source, and improves layout for usability, reinforcing its role in AI-driven study and knowledge management.

🗞 #notebooklm