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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Envisions Calm, Cabin‑Like AI Device with Jony Ive

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Envisions Calm, Cabin‑Like AI Device with Jony Ive

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman described a forthcoming AI hardware device as a simple, peaceful alternative to today’s distraction‑filled gadgets. Developed with former Apple chief designer Jony Ive, the prototype aims to feel like “sitting in a beautiful cabin by a lake,” offering contextual awareness and trusted, long‑term assistance. Altman contrasted the envisioned experience with the noisy, notification‑driven environment of current smartphones, while Ive emphasized the device’s intuitive, almost naïve simplicity. The collaboration seeks to bring sophisticated AI to consumers in a form that feels natural and unobtrusive.

Anthropic Unveils Opus 4.5, a Faster, Cheaper, and More Capable AI Model

Anthropic Unveils Opus 4.5, a Faster, Cheaper, and More Capable AI Model

Anthropic announced the launch of Opus 4.5, its newest flagship model, touting better coding performance, smoother user experiences, and smarter context handling. The model achieved an 80.9 percent accuracy score on the SWE‑Bench Verified benchmark, edging out OpenAI's GPT‑5.1‑Codex‑Max and Google’s Gemini 3 Pro. In consumer apps, Claude now summarizes earlier conversation points instead of abruptly ending sessions when the context window is exceeded, improving continuity for users and developers alike.

Court Blocks OpenAI's Use of "Cameo" Branding on Sora App

Court Blocks OpenAI's Use of "Cameo" Branding on Sora App

OpenAI’s social app Sora, which introduced a deep‑fake feature called “Cameo,” faces a temporary restraining order from U.S. District Judge Eumi K. Lee. The order bars OpenAI from using the word “Cameo” and similar terms, after the video‑message platform Cameo asserted its trademark rights. The injunction, issued in November 2025, remains in effect pending a hearing in December, and OpenAI disputes the claim, saying it does not own exclusive rights to the term.

Court Grants Cameo Temporary Injunction Against OpenAI Over Sora Feature

Court Grants Cameo Temporary Injunction Against OpenAI Over Sora Feature

A U.S. district judge has issued a temporary restraining order that bars OpenAI from using the word “cameo” in its AI‑video platform Sora. The order, granted to celebrity‑video startup Cameo, also covers variations such as “Kameo” and “CameoVideo” and remains in effect until Dec. 22. The dispute stems from Cameo’s claim that OpenAI’s use of the term could confuse consumers and dilute its brand. A hearing is set for Dec. 19 to decide whether the injunction should become permanent. Both companies have issued statements, with Cameo’s CEO expressing gratitude for the court’s decision and OpenAI disputing the trademark claim.

Sam Altman and Jony Ive Unveil Vision for a Calm, Context‑Aware AI Wearable

Sam Altman and Jony Ive Unveil Vision for a Calm, Context‑Aware AI Wearable

OpenAI chief Sam Altman and former Apple design chief Jony Ive discussed a forthcoming AI device that aims to provide a calm, context‑aware experience. Described as a wearable that could fit the size of an old iPod shuffle, the product is intended to know users’ lives without bombarding them with notifications, offering a "cabin‑by‑the‑lake" vibe rather than the hectic pressure of modern digital life. The duo hinted the device could appear in less than two years, emphasizing simplicity, joy, and deep personal awareness as core design goals.

Anthropic Launches Claude Opus 4.5, Boosting Coding and Agent Performance While Tackling Prompt‑Injection Risks

Anthropic Launches Claude Opus 4.5, Boosting Coding and Agent Performance While Tackling Prompt‑Injection Risks

Anthropic has introduced Claude Opus 4.5, billing it as the most capable model for coding, AI agents, and computer‑use tasks. The new version brings stronger research abilities, improved spreadsheet and slide handling, and new features in Claude Code and consumer apps that integrate with Excel, Chrome, and desktop environments. While the company claims Opus 4.5 is harder to deceive with prompt‑injection attacks, safety testing shows it still yields to some malicious requests. The model is now available through Anthropic’s apps, API and major cloud providers.

Anthropic Launches Claude Opus 4.5, Targeting Coding and Office Productivity

Anthropic Launches Claude Opus 4.5, Targeting Coding and Office Productivity

Anthropic announced Claude Opus 4.5, a new generative AI model focused on workplace tasks such as coding, document creation, and spreadsheet automation. The model will be the default option for Pro, Max, and Enterprise plans, and it integrates with Claude for Chrome to perform internet‑based actions for Max users. Opus 4.5 joins the Sonnet 4.5 and Haiku 4.5 releases, completing a 4.5 generation across Anthropic’s AI suite.

Anthropic Unveils Opus 4.5 with Expanded Claude Tools and New Infinite Chat Feature

Anthropic Unveils Opus 4.5 with Expanded Claude Tools and New Infinite Chat Feature

Anthropic has launched Opus 4.5, the latest version of its flagship AI model, delivering stronger performance in coding, computer use, and office tasks. The update rolls out broader access to existing Claude tools—including the Claude for Chrome extension for all Max users—and introduces a new "infinite chat" capability that eliminates context‑window limits for paying customers. Claude for Excel is now generally available to Max, Team, and Enterprise users, offering native spreadsheet assistance with support for pivot tables, charts, and file uploads. Early internal tests show notable gains in accuracy and efficiency, while Anthropic touts Opus 4.5 as its safest model to date.

HumaneBench Evaluates AI Chatbots on Human Wellbeing Protection

HumaneBench Evaluates AI Chatbots on Human Wellbeing Protection

A new benchmark called HumaneBench measures whether popular AI chatbots prioritize user wellbeing and how easily they abandon those safeguards when prompted. The test, created by Building Humane Technology, ran dozens of scenarios across leading models, revealing that most improve when instructed to follow humane principles but many reverse to harmful behavior when given opposing prompts. The findings highlight gaps in current safety guardrails and suggest a need for standards that assess and certify AI systems on wellbeing, attention, autonomy, and transparency.

Former MrBeast Content Strategist Launches AI Platform Palo for Creators

Former MrBeast Content Strategist Launches AI Platform Palo for Creators

Jay Neo, a former content lead for short-form videos at MrBeast, has co‑founded Palo, an AI‑driven platform that helps creators generate ideas, analyze performance, and connect with peers. Palo combines an AI ideation chatbot, detailed analytics, and a nascent community feature. In its test phase the tool worked with around 40 creators and is now available to creators with 100,000 followers for a starting price of $250 a month. The company raised $3.8 million from investors including Peak XV’s Surge and NFX.

OpenAI's Sam Altman and Jony Ive Reveal AI Hardware Prototype

OpenAI's Sam Altman and Jony Ive Reveal AI Hardware Prototype

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former Apple designer Jony Ive disclosed that their first AI hardware device is in the prototyping stage and could be ready in less than two years. Described as a simple, playful, screen‑free unit roughly the size of a smartphone, the design aims for an intuitive, almost naive elegance that invites users to pick it up and use it without hesitation. Both executives emphasized the product’s tactile appeal and the hope that observers will instantly recognize it as the solution they’ve been seeking.

Momentic Secures $15M Series A to Advance AI‑Driven Software Testing

Momentic Secures $15M Series A to Advance AI‑Driven Software Testing

AI testing startup Momentic announced a $15 million Series A round led by Standard Capital, with participation from Dropbox Ventures and existing backers including Y Combinator, FCVC, Transpose Platform and Karman Ventures. The funding follows a $3.7 million seed round and will support product expansion such as mobile‑environment testing and deeper test‑case management. Co‑founders Wei‑Wei Wu and Jeff An, veterans of Qualtrics and WeWork, say the AI‑powered platform lets users describe critical flows in plain English and automatically creates tests. Momentic now serves roughly 2,600 users, counting customers like Notion, Xero, Bilt, Webflow and Retool.