Anthropic announced that its AI chatbot Claude will remain free of advertisements, drawing a clear line from rival OpenAI, which recently began testing banner ads in its free tier. The company emphasized that ads would conflict with Claude's purpose as a helpful assistant for work and deep thinking. Anthropic highlighted this stance in a Super Bowl commercial that lampooned AI assistants that insert product pitches into conversations. The move comes amid growing competition between the two firms, especially in AI coding tools where Anthropic's Claude Code is gaining traction among developers. Leer más →

OpenClaw, formerly known as Clawdbot and briefly as Moltbot, has settled on a new name after a trademark dispute. The open‑source AI assistant project has attracted a large GitHub following and spawned a community‑run social network where AI agents interact. While the platform’s growth has drawn attention from prominent AI researchers, its maintainers stress that security remains a top priority and that the tool is currently suited for technically experienced users. Sponsorship tiers have been introduced to support ongoing development. Leer más →

A smart‑home enthusiast who juggles dozens of platforms turned to Anthropic's Claude AI to tame a fragmented system. After early attempts at an AI‑generated dashboard fell short, the user linked Claude to Home Assistant via the ha‑mcp add‑on. Claude helped discover devices, integrate hard‑to‑connect hardware, create automations and build a clean, customized dashboard—all with natural‑language prompts and supervised approvals. The process reduced weeks of manual configuration to a few hours, demonstrating how generative AI can simplify advanced smart‑home deployments. Leer más →

Perplexity, an AI‑driven research platform, lets users generate detailed reports by pulling from scholarly databases and reputable publications. Users can toggle between web and academic sources, download PDFs with hundreds of citations, and receive concise summaries that highlight key findings. Journalists, researchers, and students have found the tool saves hours of manual searching while still requiring verification of the linked sources. The free tier offers limited queries, while a paid option removes usage caps and provides deeper model access. Overall, Perplexity streamlines deep‑dive research while keeping the need for human fact‑checking intact. Leer más →

Google Gemini now offers a Personal Intelligence add‑on that lets the model automatically draw on a user’s Gmail, Calendar, Photos, and search history when it deems a prompt relevant. The feature is opt‑in, beta‑only for Gemini Pro and Ultra subscribers, and it streamlines tasks such as creating reminders, shopping lists, and personalized recommendations. Reviewers note a marked improvement over earlier versions that required explicit commands, but they also highlight frequent factual errors, incorrect map directions, and misplaced venue suggestions. Privacy concerns arise from the model referencing personal names without prompting, underscoring a mixed reception. Leer más →

OpenAI is preparing to announce its first hardware product in the second half of the year, with reports suggesting the device will be earbuds codenamed “Sweet Pea.” The wearable is expected to feature a custom 2‑nanometer processor that handles AI tasks locally, and the company is weighing manufacturing partners such as Luxshare and Foxconn. OpenAI aims to ship tens of millions of units in the first year, seeking greater control over the distribution of its ChatGPT assistant while facing integration challenges with existing ecosystems. Leer más →

A recent leak on X reveals that OpenAI is developing a behind‑ear wearable called Sweetpea, designed to integrate ChatGPT functionality directly into a discreet ear‑mounted device. The prototype reportedly includes a custom chip that can issue commands to Siri, an ultrasonic transmitter for environmental sensing, and a larger battery positioned behind the ear for extended use. The leaker, known as Smart Pikachu, suggests the device could launch near September 2026 with a high price point reflecting its smartphone‑grade components. Sweetpea appears aimed at competing with mainstream earbuds while offering AI‑first capabilities. Leer más →

Anthropic has introduced Claude Cowork, a new feature that gives its Claude AI direct access to local folders on macOS. Available as a research preview for Claude Max users, the tool lets the AI read, edit, and create files, handling tasks such as sorting documents, summarizing notes, drafting reports, and preparing presentations. The system places the user in a supervisory role, offering approval prompts before major changes. By moving AI assistance from the cloud to the local file system, Claude Cowork aims to reshape how people interact with their computers while acknowledging risks like unintended file edits. Leer más →

OpenAI is reportedly developing a new AI‑powered hardware device that could take the form of a smart pen. The project, internally dubbed “Gumdrop,” is linked to former Apple design chief Jony Ive and may shift manufacturing from Luxshare to Foxconn. Tips suggest the pen would feature always‑on listening and ChatGPT assistance, while other concepts such as a wearable pin and smart speaker have also been mentioned. CEO Sam Altman has described the envisioned experience as “a cabin by a lake,” indicating a calm, background‑focused interaction. Leer más →

OpenAI briefly introduced app‑suggestion pop‑ups for its paid ChatGPT users, prompting backlash and a swift removal after Chief Research Officer Mark Chen acknowledged the misstep. Meanwhile, rumors that Google’s Gemini AI chatbot will feature advertisements were met with a firm denial from Google, which said there are no ads in Gemini and no current plans to add them. Industry analysts note that the pressure of high compute costs may eventually push AI platforms toward ad models, but Gemini remains ad‑free for now. Leer más →

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced a new AI‑first device, describing its use as "sitting in the most beautiful cabin by a lake" that offers calm amid the clutter of phones and apps. While the vision emphasizes serenity, critics argue the device’s context‑aware capabilities require continuous monitoring of a user’s location, speech, habits and moods, effectively turning it into an all‑encompassing observer. The debate centers on the trade‑off between convenience and privacy, with concerns that the promised peace may mask pervasive data collection and potential misuse of personal information. Leer más →

Google’s Gemini 3 Pro model introduces upgraded reasoning, visual generation, and agentic capabilities, but hands‑on testing shows results that fall short of the company’s demos. The new Canvas workspace can combine text, images, and video to create interactive 3D visualizations, while the generative UI offers magazine‑style layouts for travel itineraries and other topics. Gemini Agent can organize Gmail, set reminders, and attempt reservations, yet it occasionally misstates costs and requires multiple confirmations. Compared with other AI assistants, Gemini excels at Gmail integration but lags in speed and consistency, delivering a mixed overall experience. Leer más →

Artificial intelligence chatbots have moved beyond early, clunky versions to become widely used tools that help users with writing, coding, translation, scheduling, and even voice‑based conversation. Major models such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot now offer agent‑mode capabilities that act like personal assistants, while safety features aim to limit hallucinations and inappropriate content. The technology is praised for its versatility, though users are reminded to verify information and adhere to age‑appropriate guidelines. Leer más →

Napster View AI combines a small holographic screen with a suite of avatar‑based assistants that run on MacBooks and other computers. The $99 hardware mounts above a laptop display and shows floating avatars powered by models from OpenAI, Google Gemini and Eleven Labs. Users can share screens, enable webcam analysis, and even create a personalized digital twin by uploading a photo and LinkedIn profile. While the design is praised for its sleekness and the avatars are intriguing, reviewers note the constant visual presence and the need for spoken interaction can feel intrusive. The service costs $49 a month for ongoing avatar and digital twin access. Leer más →

Adobe announced AI‑driven assistants for its Creative Cloud apps Express and Photoshop. Express gains a new mode that lets users generate images and designs via text prompts, while Photoshop’s beta‑stage assistant lives in a sidebar and can understand layers, select objects and create masks. Users can task the assistants with repetitive edits such as background removal or color changes. Adobe also revealed a private‑beta project called “Project Moonlight” that aims to coordinate multiple assistants and link to creators’ social channels, and it is exploring integration with ChatGPT through OpenAI’s API. Additional AI features, including third‑party generative‑fill models and an AI‑powered mask in Premiere Pro, were also announced. Leer más →

An international study led by the BBC and coordinated by the European Broadcasting Union examined how AI assistants handle news queries across 14 languages and 18 countries. The analysis of over 3,000 responses revealed that nearly half of the answers contained significant problems, with issues ranging from poor sourcing to outright inaccuracies. Google Gemini performed the worst, with errors in 76% of its replies, while other tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Perplexity also displayed notable shortcomings. The findings highlight persistent challenges in AI‑generated news content and underscore the need for greater media literacy and transparency. Leer más →

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Atlas, a Chromium‑based browser that places its AI chatbot at the center of the web experience. Designed for macOS initially, the browser offers a minimalist interface, integrated search, and an “Ask ChatGPT” feature that can answer questions about the current page. Paid users gain access to an “agentic mode” that attempts to perform tasks such as adding items to shopping carts or scheduling appointments. Early testing shows the browser’s AI‑driven capabilities are functional but slower than competing AI browsers, and the overall browsing experience remains limited compared with traditional browsers. Leer más →

OpenAI announced the launch of ChatGPT Atlas, a generative‑AI‑enhanced web browser that embeds ChatGPT directly into the browsing experience. The MacOS‑first browser offers traditional features such as tabs, bookmarks and extensions alongside AI‑driven tools like a built‑in sidebar for page summarization, in‑line writing assistance, natural‑language commands and optional memory of past activity. Atlas also introduces an "agent mode" that lets the AI perform limited tasks such as booking travel or gathering research. While the initial release targets MacOS users, OpenAI says support for Windows, iOS and Android is forthcoming. Leer más →

Anthropic introduced Claude Haiku 4.5, a compact AI model designed to deliver high intelligence and speed at a fraction of the cost of its larger counterparts. Priced at $1 per million input tokens and $5 per million output tokens for API users, Haiku 4.5 undercuts Sonnet 4.5 and Opus 4.1 while matching frontier‑level performance on benchmarks such as SWE‑bench. The model targets real‑time, low‑latency tasks like chat assistants, customer service, and pair programming, and can be combined with Sonnet 4.5 in multi‑model workflows. Documentation and system cards are now available for developers. Leer más →

Google Gemini is positioning itself as a direct competitor to OpenAI's ChatGPT by offering deep integration across Google services, real‑time information access, and native support for files, images, and audio. The assistant operates within Chrome, Android, Workspace, and other Google products, allowing users to ask questions about PDFs, Docs, images, and short audio clips without extra steps. Gemini also taps into Google’s vast data ecosystem, offers image generation through the Nano Banana model, and can orchestrate tasks across Maps, messaging, and calendars. While praised for its polished design and multimodal capabilities, some users voice concerns about data privacy. Visits to Gemini have risen sharply, indicating growing interest. Leer más →