OpenAI has introduced the Codex app, a macOS‑only desktop tool that lets software developers orchestrate multiple AI coding agents. The app supports parallel workflows, background tasks, and reusable automations, allowing developers to run code generation, reviews, and scheduled jobs without leaving their local environment. Early users note the ability to manage separate worktrees and threads, reducing the need to switch between terminals, IDEs, and cloud consoles. While the launch is limited to macOS, the feature set signals a shift toward AI agents acting as collaborative teammates in the software development process. Read more →

OpenAI has launched a new macOS application for its Codex coding tool, extending the platform beyond the earlier command‑line and web interfaces. The app supports multiple AI agents working in parallel, offers background automations, and lets users choose different agent personalities. The release follows the recent rollout of the GPT‑5.2‑Codex model and reflects a broader trend toward agentic software development, where AI agents handle much of the programming workload. OpenAI executives highlighted the speed and flexibility the new interface brings to developers. Read more →

Anthropic has opened its Claude Cowork AI assistant to anyone with a $20‑per‑month Pro subscription, moving the feature beyond its original exclusive Max tier. The Mac‑only tool lets users prompt Claude to handle simple computer tasks such as creating documents, organizing folders, and interacting with other apps via connectors and a Chrome plugin. While Pro users may reach usage limits sooner than Max subscribers, Anthropic added fixes based on early feedback, including session renaming, better file previews, more reliable connectors, and confirmation prompts before file deletions. The rollout signals Anthropic’s push to broaden AI agent capabilities beyond coding. Read more →

Anthropic has released Claude Cowork, a research‑preview AI agent built on its Claude Code technology and aimed at non‑technical users. The tool runs on macOS, lets subscribers of the $100‑a‑month plan manage files, convert documents, clean up email inboxes and interact with browsers and calendars. Claude Cowork operates through a virtual‑machine sandbox, requiring explicit folder permissions and internet connectivity. While early testers praise its ease of use for routine chores, Anthropic warns of security considerations such as prompt‑injection attacks and advises users to limit access to sensitive data. Read more →

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. Read more →

Anthropic has launched Claude Cowork, a preview feature that extends its Claude Code AI to non‑developer users. By granting the assistant access to a folder, users can have it read, edit, or create files, organize downloads, convert receipt screenshots into spreadsheets, and browse websites via a Chrome plugin. The tool also integrates third‑party apps through Anthropic’s Connectors framework. Initially, Claude Cowork is available to subscribers of the Claude Max plan on macOS, with a waitlist for additional users. Read more →

Anthropic introduced Cowork, a new capability for its Claude AI that lets subscribers grant the chatbot access to a MacOS folder. Users can chat with Claude to organize files, rename items, and generate spreadsheets or documents from the folder's contents. The feature, currently limited to Claude Max subscribers at $100 per month, also links to connectors for app integration and works with the Claude Chrome extension. Anthropic cautions that Cowork is in a research preview, recommending use only on non‑sensitive data and noting defenses against prompt‑injection attacks. Read more →

Anthropic introduced Claude Cowork, a new AI‑agent capability for its Claude chatbot, as a research preview available in the macOS app for Claude Max subscribers. The feature lets users grant Claude access to local folders so it can read, edit, or create files, handling tasks such as reorganizing downloads, generating spreadsheets, or drafting reports. Claude Cowork also integrates with services like Asana, Notion, PayPal, and Chrome, offering continuous updates and parallel task execution. Anthropic highlighted safety concerns, noting the model’s ability to delete files and the risk of prompt‑injection attacks, and urged users to join a waitlist if they are not yet subscribers. Read more →

OpenAI has updated its ChatGPT Atlas browser with a new vertical tab layout that mirrors the design of the Arc browser. Users can now switch to a left‑hand sidebar for tab management, resize the sidebar, and reorder tabs. The change also brings the ability to set Google as the default search engine, drag multiple tabs with Command or Shift, import extensions during initial setup, and support for iCloud keychain passkeys. Additional tweaks improve the downloads interface, while the core ChatGPT‑powered search experience remains unchanged. Read more →

Omni Group is integrating generative AI into its OmniFocus task‑management app in a discreet, offline‑first manner. Leveraging Apple’s Foundation large‑language model, the new AI features are offered through optional automations that users can install and run without intrusive UI prompts. Early automations like “Help Me Plan” and “Clipboard Events” demonstrate how AI can break tasks into subtasks or turn clipboard text into actionable items, all while keeping data private and under the user’s control. Read more →

OpenAI has acquired Software Applications Incorporated (SAI), the team behind the original Shortcuts tool on Apple platforms. The acquisition brings SAI’s work on Sky, a context‑aware AI interface layer for macOS, into the ChatGPT ecosystem. Financial terms were not disclosed. OpenAI plans to integrate Sky’s deep macOS integration and product expertise into its products, and the three SAI co‑founders—Ari Weinstein, Conrad Kramer, and Kim Beverett—will join the company. Read more →

OpenAI has released ChatGPT Atlas, an AI‑infused web browser for macOS that embeds the ChatGPT assistant directly into the browsing experience. The browser offers features such as browser‑level memory, an experimental agent mode that can perform multi‑step tasks, and strong privacy controls, including incognito mode and parental supervision. While Windows, iOS and Android versions are slated for later release, Atlas aims to transform the web from a passive viewing platform into an active, task‑driven environment, positioning itself as a challenger to traditional browsers. Read more →

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Atlas, a new web browser that embeds the ChatGPT AI directly into the browsing experience. Initially available for macOS, the browser offers features such as contextual memory, on‑page assistance, and an Agent mode that can automate tasks like form‑filling, reservations, and email editing. OpenAI says versions for Windows, iOS, and Android are forthcoming. The browser leverages OpenAI’s Operator agent technology and aims to streamline everyday web activities by keeping the AI companion visible alongside web content. Read more →

OpenAI announced the launch of ChatGPT Atlas, an AI‑enhanced web browser that integrates ChatGPT directly into the browsing experience. Initially available on macOS, the browser offers features such as memory‑based personalization, an agent mode for task automation, split‑screen chat, and a cursor‑chat tool for in‑line editing. Access for Windows, iOS and Android is forthcoming, and agent mode is limited to ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers. The rollout marks OpenAI’s latest push into AI‑driven internet tools, positioning Atlas as a competitor in the emerging AI browser market. Read more →

OpenAI has released its long‑rumored web browser, ChatGPT Atlas, for macOS users. The browser embeds ChatGPT directly into the interface, letting users summon the AI with a toolbar icon or a sidebar conversation window while they browse. Features include optional browsing memory, incognito mode, and an “agent mode” that can perform tasks such as booking reservations or editing documents. The initial release is limited to macOS, with plans to expand to Windows, Android, and iOS. Atlas is currently available as a preview for Plus, Pro, and Business accounts. Read more →

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. Read more →

The Browser Company has made its AI-driven browser, Dia, freely downloadable for any Mac that runs macOS 14 on an M1 chip or newer. The rollout follows a private beta that began in June after the product’s initial reveal last year. Dia embeds a chatbot in every tab, enabling web searches, site comparisons, on‑page question answering, copy‑editing and summarization without leaving the page. The company, known for its earlier Arc browser, shifted full focus to Dia after CEO Josh Miller said Arc lacked cohesion. An acquisition by Atlassian, valued at roughly $610 million and set to close by the end of 2025, is expected to accelerate Dia’s expansion, though a Windows version has not yet been announced. Read more →