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OpenAI Released GPT-5.4 Mini and Nano — Near-Flagship Quality at Lower Cost
OpenAI introduced compact models GPT-5.4 mini and nano: they run noticeably faster than the flagship version, but match it in quality on numerous benchmarks and cost significantly less.
OpenAI shows how ChatGPT Images 2.0 can redesign app interfaces
A journalist uploaded screenshots of two of his products to ChatGPT and received a UX analysis, new mockups, and ideas that can be passed almost immediately to a coding agent.
Anthropic launched Claude Security: AI service finds code vulnerabilities and suggests patches
Anthropic brought Claude Security to public beta: the Opus 4.7-based service scans repositories, reduces false positives, and suggests which vulnerabilities to fix first.
Anthropic adds auto mode to Claude Code: fewer confirmations and protection from dangerous commands
Anthropic introduced auto mode for Claude Code: the mode decides on some access requests, skips safe actions and blocks risky commands to avoid slowing down long tasks.
ChatGPT didn't kill the developer market: programmer numbers have grown significantly since 2022
After ChatGPT's launch, the number of developers in the US and worldwide did not decline but increased, while employer demand is shifting from routine coding to architecture, AI tools, and agent control.
Google simplified the transition to Gemini: you can transfer memory, chat history and settings
Google added to Gemini the ability to transfer memory, chat history and user preferences from other AI services so that new users wouldn't have to start from scratch.
Proton CEO: privacy in the age of AI is possible, but autonomous agents pose a new risk
Proton CEO Andy Yen believes that privacy in the age of AI can be preserved through local models and encryption, but he considers autonomous agents with access to personal data to be the most dangerous scenario.
Canonical Makes AI in Ubuntu Optional: Focusing on Local Models and User Control
Canonical unveiled its AI strategy for Ubuntu: local models by default, preview strictly opt-in, and the ability to skip agentic features if not needed.
Salesforce shows the future without screens: AI agents lead to disposable interfaces
Salesforce and WorkOS describe a shift from static screens to interfaces that AI assembles on the fly for a specific task, advising companies to build products around APIs, models, and data.
Google simplified the transition from ChatGPT to Gemini: now you can transfer memory and chats
Gemini has introduced a feature for importing memory, preferences, and chat history from ChatGPT and other AI services, so users can continue working without lengthy setup from scratch.
Cal.com moves core product to closed source over AI threats to open source
Cal.com is moving its commercial version to closed source, citing that AI tools discover vulnerabilities in public repositories too quickly, increasing risk to customer data.
OpenAI Turned Codex Desktop Into a PC Agent With Browser, Memory, and Plugins
OpenAI upgraded Codex Desktop: the agent now manages applications on your computer, operates in an embedded browser, retains context, and handles long-running automations.
Google enables Gemini to tap Gmail and Photos for more accurate, personalized answers
Google's Personal Intelligence feature in Gemini connects Gmail, Photos and other Google services, allowing the AI to understand context without lengthy prompts and provide more accurate, personalized answers.
GitHub transitions Copilot to pay-per-use pricing from June 1 and changes access rules
Starting June 1, GitHub will transition Copilot to pay-per-use: the service will operate on credits, and once exhausted, access will stop—affecting both budgeting and day-to-day team workflows.
OpenAI Outpaces Google: ChatGPT Images 2.0 Wins Test Against Gemini Nano Banana
In nine practical image generation tests, ChatGPT Images 2.0 outperformed Gemini Nano Banana due to superior text handling, frame structure, and prompt adherence.
The Main AI Threat Comes from Within: How to Protect an Organization
The most dangerous AI-related cyberthreats come not from external hackers, but from a company’s own employees and internal processes. Twelve protection strategies that should be implemented right now.
Tired of AI in search? Seven Google alternatives where links matter more than neural nets
Google is pushing AI answers ever more aggressively instead of the familiar links. But there are search engines that still play by the old rules — and their audiences are growing. We look at why classic search is back in
Oakley Meta smart glasses outperformed Ray-Ban in a field test
The new AI-powered sports smart glasses were tested on a five-mile walk — and proved better than a popular rival.
Socrates’ lessons for neural networks: how AI should teach us to think
A Google engineer proposes drawing on the legacy of ancient philosophers for working with AI. The main goal is to develop critical thinking, not just get ready-made answers.
Google Chrome becomes an AI agent: testing the new Auto Browse feature
Google is turning the browser into an autonomous assistant capable of buying products and writing emails. Here's how the new Auto Browse technology works.
AI Is Not Getting Smarter: MIT Report on Rising Energy Use
A new MIT report reveals the reality behind modern neural networks. Instead of innovative algorithms, developers are scaling up compute, leading to enormous costs and energy use.
OpenAI's Spark: revolutionary coding speed with an important caveat
OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark. The model promises an extraordinary productivity boost in software development, but that speed may come at the cost of accuracy or functionality.
Amazon introduces Alexa+: a new level of voice AI
Amazon is updating its voice assistant, Alexa, making it smarter and more natural with generative AI. See how to access the new capabilities.
Runway turns sketches into video: how the new Motion Sketch feature works
Runway’s Motion Sketch tool blurs the line between imagination and reality, allowing users to create videos from simple sketches. We examined how it works and what limitations it has.
What to Pay For in 2025? A Guide to the Best AI Subscriptions
# What to Pay for in 2025? A Guide to the Best AI Subscriptions When options become too many, choice becomes harder.
Free alternative to Claude Code: test drive of a local Qwen3 solution
Can a free solution replace a paid coding tool? Claude Code from Anthropic is powerful, but expensive.
Antiviruses 2026: Why Windows 11 Still Can't Handle It Alone
Well, here we are in 2026, and Windows 11 still feels like a thoroughfare if you leave it unattended.
Battle for Your Prompt: Choosing the Best AI Chatbot of 2026
Remember those days when we were genuinely amazed at ChatGPT's ability to compile a shopping list or write a simple email?
Audio tests 2026: why old product lines no longer work
Do you remember the days when we chose headphones by driver size and earcup material? In 2026, these parameters evoke only nostalgic smiles.
OpenAI's Prism: GPT-5.2 tackles science (and your drafts)
Imagine a typical researcher drowning in hundreds of open PDF tabs, trying to piece together experimental results and Nature's formatting requirements.