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19 Jul 2025 · 2 min read

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

OpenAI is expected to release GPT-5 soon, and the first signs of this model being available for alpha testers are emerging.

18 Jul 2025 · 2 min read

Anthropic develops interactive Study Projects to turn Claude into a tutor

Anthropic joins OpenAI and Google in the efforts to develop a study-focused feature called Study Projects. These projects can guide users through the learning process and visualise complex concepts.

17 Jul 2025 · 2 min read

OpenAI unveils Agent Mode in ChatGPT for complex task handling

Good things - Agent Mode will work as a mix between Deep Research and Operator with access to connectors, web browser and terminal. Users will be able to schedule Agent Mode tasks; Agent Mode won't be available in the EU initially.

17 Jul 2025 · 1 min read

Le Chat update brings Deep Research, multilingual reasoning, and Projects

Good things - Deep Research, Projects and Image Editing features are available to free users as well. Deep Research can also run via Accelerated Answers to reduce research time from 15 to 5 minutes!

17 Jul 2025 · 1 min read

Google tests Guided Learning in Gemini as AI education race heats up

What we know so far - Google is working on a new Gemini mode called Guided Learning. It appeared in the works ruffly at the same time as the upcoming Study Together feature for ChatGPT was leaked.

17 Jul 2025 · 1 min read

OpenAI readies Agent Mode for ChatGPT to challenge Microsoft Office

What we know so far - Agent Mode will be able to operate the browser and be connected to Google Drive. It will be capable of performing an analysis and generating reports which users can download.

16 Jul 2025 · 2 min read

Mistral AI to add Dictation, Memory, Projects and Research tools to Le Chat

What we know so far: Voice dictation is about to roll out on web and mobile shortly; In the background, Mistral AI is aiming to close a feature gap with a new Research mode, Projects and Memory support.

15 Jul 2025 · 2 min read

Mistral released Voxtral: open-source audio models for businesses

Mistral has introduced Voxtral, its first family of open-source audio models for businesses, released on July 15, 2025. These models enable transcription, comprehension, and action-oriented interactions with speech. Two variants

14 Jul 2025 · 2 min read

Grok debuts interactive AI Companions on iOS with anime avatars

Grok on iOS just got 2 AI Companions with one more labelled as "Coming soon". Ani and Rudy are fully animated, can change their backgrounds and make different moves.

13 Jul 2025 · 2 min read

Anthropic tests API Playground and Claude Code analytics in Workbench

What we know so far: Anthropic Workbench is about to get 2 new sections, aiming to bridge the gap with OpenAI and Google. Claude Code users will be able to see the detailed usage analytics, while developers will get an opportunity to play with APIs right on the Workbench.

13 Jul 2025 · 1 min read

NotebookLM in testing for interactive Quizzes and direct Word support

What we know so far: NotebookLM will likely expand to become more useful for learning use cases with upcoming Notebook Apps and MS Word support.

13 Jul 2025 · 3 min read

Microsoft develops Copilot 3D experiment targeting 3D creators

Microsoft is still developing interactive features that aim to broaden Copilot’s scope, but the pace suggests these additions aren’t right around the corner for most users. The first

11 Jul 2025 · 10 min read

New xAI connector will bring Notion support to Grok alongside Slack and Gmail

What we know so far: xAI is about to introduce new connectors, including Notion, Slack, Gmail and Google Calendar to Grok. According to the leaked docs, Grok will also be able to send Slack messages!

10 Jul 2025 · 2 min read

Countdown starts for Deep Think rollout while Agent Mode surfaces in code

What we know so far: Gemini 2.5 Pro Deep Think (kingfall) might likely arrive next week. Google is also working on a new Agent Mode - a tool for “Autonomous Exploration, Planning and Execution”

10 Jul 2025 · 2 min read

xAI introduces Grok 4 and Grok 4 Heavy as its most powerful AI models yet

xAI released Grok 4 and Grok 4 Heavy along with a new 300$ subscription plan. Grok 4 Heavy is a multi-agent system which is able to achieve a 50% score on the HLE benchmark.

9 Jul 2025 · 2 min read

Perplexity begins Comet rollout for Max users with invite-only access to follow

Comet browser got released to Max users, while the invites feature is expected to arrive later in the coming weeks. Additionally, Comet got new homepage widgets and new Voice mode skills.

9 Jul 2025 · 1 min read

Gemini 3 references found in code hint at Google DeepMind’s next AI model

What we know so far: Google is working on Gemini 3.0 Flash and Gemini 3.0 Pro, as these references have been spotted in the Gemini CLI repository.

9 Jul 2025 · 1 min read

Anthropic tests new Connectors Directory with desktop automation tools

What we know so far: Claude desktop app may get a Connectors Directory, a curated list of remote and desktop-specific MCPs.