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Anthropic Unveils Claude Sonnet 4.5, Claiming Leap in AI Agent and Coding Capabilities

Anthropic Unveils Claude Sonnet 4.5, Claiming Leap in AI Agent and Coding Capabilities

Anthropic announced its new Claude Sonnet 4.5 model, highlighting a 30‑hour autonomous coding run that produced roughly 11,000 lines of code for a chat application. The company touts the model as the leading solution for real‑world agents, coding, and computer use, noting strong performance in cybersecurity, financial services, and research. Early testers such as Canva reported success with complex, long‑context tasks. Anthropic also introduced developer‑focused updates—including virtual machines, memory, and multi‑agent support—to help build custom AI agents, positioning the launch amid fierce competition from OpenAI and Google.

OpenAI Introduces Parental Controls for ChatGPT

OpenAI Introduces Parental Controls for ChatGPT

OpenAI has rolled out a suite of parental controls for ChatGPT, initially available to web users with mobile support slated for later release. The tools let parents limit sensitive content, disable memory of past chats, restrict model training on a teen’s data, set quiet hours, and turn off voice, image generation, and other features. Parents must have their own accounts and can receive notifications via email, SMS, or push alerts. The controls aim to balance teen safety with privacy after high‑profile incidents involving minors and recent Senate scrutiny of AI safety practices.

Google Home App Receives Early Gemini AI Upgrade for Select Users

Google Home App Receives Early Gemini AI Upgrade for Select Users

Google has begun rolling out an early version of its Home app that integrates Gemini, its latest generative AI model, to a small group of iPhone users. The preview shows a revamped interface with three bottom tabs—Home, Activity, and Automations—replacing the previous five-tab layout. A prominent “Ask Home” bar lets users manage devices and create automations using natural language. Users must acknowledge how Gemini may use their data before accessing these tools. The early release precedes the broader Android rollout and the upcoming hardware launch slated for October 1, signaling a major step forward for Google’s smart‑home ecosystem.

OpenAI Introduces Parental Controls for ChatGPT

OpenAI Introduces Parental Controls for ChatGPT

OpenAI has launched parental controls for ChatGPT, allowing parents to link their accounts with teen accounts to set safeguards. Features include default reduction of sensitive content, the ability to limit memory retention, quiet hours, and the option to disable voice and image generation. Parents can also decide whether a teen's chats are used to improve future models. Account linking requires mutual consent, and parents do not gain direct access to chat content except in rare safety‑risk situations. The rollout aims to provide stronger safety measures for younger users while preserving user privacy.

Arlo Launches AI‑Enabled Essential 3 Home Security Cameras

Arlo Launches AI‑Enabled Essential 3 Home Security Cameras

Arlo has introduced a new series of five home security cameras that leverage artificial intelligence to recognize familiar faces, vehicles, packages and even detect flames. The Essential 3 line includes indoor and outdoor models, both wired and wireless, with features such as pan‑tilt‑zoom, built‑in sirens, spotlights and extended battery life. While the cameras work with major smart‑home platforms, the AI capabilities are unlocked only through Arlo Secure subscription plans, with the top‑tier Early Warning System offering fire alerts and detailed object identification.

Cat‑Shaped AI Wearable Camera Promises Lifelong Lifelogging

Cat‑Shaped AI Wearable Camera Promises Lifelong Lifelogging

Qualcomm’s new W5 Gen 2 chipset has enabled the Looki L1, a cat‑inspired wearable camera that records photos, video and audio throughout the day. The device, demonstrated by Dino Bekis at the Snapdragon Summit, features a 12‑megapixel Sony sensor, 4K photo capture, 1080p video at 30fps, and voice‑activated AI integration with ChatGPT. Its companion app organizes footage into story‑like chapters and can generate short themed films. Weighing 30 g with a 12‑hour battery, the Looki L1 aims to blend playful design with practical lifelogging, though privacy concerns remain.

Meta Unveils Vibes: AI-Powered Short-Form Video Feed for Creation and Remix

Meta Unveils Vibes: AI-Powered Short-Form Video Feed for Creation and Remix

Meta has introduced Vibes, a new short‑form video feed that showcases AI‑generated clips and lets users create or remix videos using text prompts in the Meta AI app or on meta.ai. The feature integrates with Instagram Reels and Facebook Stories, allowing creators to share AI‑crafted content without needing advanced editing skills. Vibes combines existing Meta AI tools such as stickers and image generators into a single feed, offering a personalized stream that learns user preferences. Launched as a preview separate from the main Instagram feed, Vibes aims to expand creative possibilities for a broader audience.

AI Actress Tilly Norwood Sparks Backlash, Company Launches New Talent Agency

AI Actress Tilly Norwood Sparks Backlash, Company Launches New Talent Agency

The creator of AI actress Tilly Norberg, Particle6, faced criticism from Hollywood actors after suggesting the digital performer could be represented by an agent. CEO Eline Van Der Velden defended the technology as a piece of art, not a human substitute, and announced the spin‑off of an AI‑focused agency called Xicoia. The debate touches on labor agreements, AI training on copyrighted work, and the broader question of whether AI characters belong to a separate genre. Particle6 maintains that Xicoia will manage AI talent while traditional representation remains available when appropriate.

Apple Intelligence Expands Across iPhone Lineup with New Features

Apple Intelligence Expands Across iPhone Lineup with New Features

Apple Intelligence now runs on the latest iPhone 17 family as well as earlier models like the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 series. The AI suite adds tools such as Prioritize Notifications, automatic Summaries for messages and web pages, an updated Siri experience with silent activation, a Reduce Interruptions Focus mode, and a Clean Up feature in Photos that removes unwanted items. These capabilities aim to make daily tasks smoother and reduce distractions for iPhone users.

Anthropic Unveils Sonnet 4.5, Its Safest and Most Capable AI Model Yet

Anthropic Unveils Sonnet 4.5, Its Safest and Most Capable AI Model Yet

Anthropic announced Sonnet 4.5, positioning it as the company’s safest and most advanced AI system. The new model outperforms its predecessor Sonnet 4 and the larger Opus 4.1 on coding and agentic benchmarks, surpassing rival offerings such as Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro and OpenAI’s GPT‑5. Safety training reduces tendencies toward sycophancy, deception, and power‑seeking, and the model now includes Level‑3 safety filters that block hazardous content. Alongside Sonnet 4.5, Anthropic refreshed its Claude Code interface with checkpoint and file‑creation features, while keeping API pricing unchanged.

Microsoft Introduces ‘Vibe Working’ with AI‑Powered Office Agent and Copilot Features

Microsoft Introduces ‘Vibe Working’ with AI‑Powered Office Agent and Copilot Features

Microsoft is promoting a new collaborative workflow it calls “vibe working,” built around AI‑driven tools in its Office suite. The company unveiled Office Agent and Copilot’s Agent Mode for Word and Excel, allowing users to start documents with a single prompt and iterate with AI assistance. Office Agent, powered by Anthropic models, can generate PowerPoint decks and Word files in a chat‑first experience, while the Excel and Word Agent Modes run on OpenAI’s latest models and achieved modest accuracy on benchmark tests. Microsoft says the features will soon expand to desktop versions and additional apps, signaling a deeper push toward human‑agent collaboration in the workplace.

AI Leaders Accelerate Development of World Models Amid Slower LLM Progress

AI Leaders Accelerate Development of World Models Amid Slower LLM Progress

Major AI companies are channeling resources into world models as large language model advances plateau. Runway introduced a video‑generation product that uses world models for real‑time gaming scenes. Niantic leverages data from its long‑running games, including Pokémon Go, to map millions of locations for its spatial AI platform. Nvidia’s Omniverse platform underpins physical AI efforts, aiming to boost robotics and simulation capabilities. Executives from Runway, Niantic, and Nvidia emphasize the strategic importance of these models for diverse industries, despite predictions that fully human‑level AI may still be years away.