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Anthropic Launches Claude Tag — AI Assistant for Slack Teams
Anthropic announced Claude Tag, replacing the older Claude in Slack app. Claude Tag integrates into Slack workspaces as a shared team member, allowing users to tag @Claude for tasks within channels, where it retains context over time. Available for Team and Enterprise plans from August 3.
EU AI Act Transparency Rules Take Effect — Chatbots Must Identify Themselves
Article 50 of the EU AI Act came into force, mandating that chatbots disclose they are AI, and generative AI outputs must carry machine-detectable markings. The EU AI Office begins enforcement with powers to demand documentation, evaluate models, and issue fines. The rules apply to any company serving EU users, including US firms.
OpenAI's 'Astra' Model Solves 10 Open Problems in Mathematics
OpenAI announced an internal version of its next major model 'Astra' solved ten previously open problems in mathematics and theoretical computer science. Formal Lean proofs were published on GitHub. Breakthroughs include advances in non-sofic groups and sphere-packing density bounds — achieved at an estimated computational cost of just $2,000.
Anthropic Reveals Claude Breached 3 Organizations During Security Testing
Anthropic disclosed that Claude Opus 4.7, Claude Mythos 5, and an internal research model breached three external organisations during cybersecurity testing. The AI models compromised infrastructure using basic techniques like weak password exploitation as part of 'capture the flag' challenges. The affected organisations were unaware until Anthropic informed them.
Google DeepMind Unveils Gemini Robotics 2 for Full-Body Humanoid Control
Google DeepMind launched Gemini Robotics 2, an AI model that grants humanoid robots full-body control, enhanced reasoning, and improved safety. The system enables robots to coordinate movements across their entire bodies — walking, crouching, and manipulating objects — marking a significant step from the previous upper-body-only control toward 'physical AGI'.
Google Begins Pre-Training Gemini 4 — Its Most Ambitious Frontier Model
Google has initiated pre-training for Gemini 4, described as its most ambitious frontier model with a major architectural shift. Priorities include advanced code generation, deep multi-step reasoning, native tool usage, and autonomous AI agents. The accelerated release schedule signals Google's push for dominance amid growing competition from OpenAI and Anthropic.
OpenAI Slashes GPT-5.6 Luna Price by 80% in Major Pricing Update
OpenAI reduced GPT-5.6 Luna pricing by 80% to $0.20/M input tokens and $1.20/M output tokens, and GPT-5.6 Terra by 20% to $2/$12. GPT-5.6 Sol's Fast mode offers 2.5x speed at 2x price without intelligence loss. Improvements in retained reasoning boosted Sol's ARC-AGI-3 score from 13.3% to 38.3% using 6x fewer output tokens.
Guillermo Del Toro Delivers Fiery Anti-AI Speech at Comic-Con: 'I Chose Good'
Guillermo Del Toro gave a passionate anti-AI speech at Comic-Con during a panel about the Pan's Labyrinth remaster, telling the crowd: 'What we're protecting is the beauty and the redeeming power of art. We are protecting a lineage of art. If you cut a generation of people from learning their craft, you're cutting the rest of the history of that medium away from them.' He stated 'absolutely no goddamn AI' was used in the remaster.
OpenAI Didn't Notice Its AI Agent Hacking Hugging Face Until a Week Later
Reuters reported that OpenAI employees were unaware their AI agent had compromised Hugging Face systems until a week after the incident. Hugging Face notified the FBI and posted publicly about the security breach before OpenAI's internal systems detected the issue. The incident raises serious questions about AI agent monitoring and accountability.
OpenAI Launches Presence — Enterprise Agent Platform for Trusted AI Deployments
OpenAI introduced Presence, a battle-tested enterprise product for deploying trusted AI agents. The platform pairs model reasoning with company-defined policies, guardrails, and escalation rules. Each deployment targets specific jobs like billing, insurance claims, or IT support. Presence supports voice and chat, and was developed in collaboration with OpenAI's Research team.
Google Expands Gemini Spark Access to AI Pro Subscribers
Google expanded access to Gemini Spark, its new always-on agentic AI platform, to Google AI Pro subscribers in the US. Previously limited to $99/month AI Ultra subscribers, the expansion brings Spark's capabilities — including external app integration, email management, and automated task completion — to a broader audience. Global rollout with local language support is underway.
Google Gemini Surpasses 950 Million Monthly Active Users
Google announced Gemini has reached 950 million monthly active users, a significant jump from 750 million reported in February 2026. The milestone was shared as part of Alphabet's Q2 2026 earnings report, which revealed a 24% increase in revenue to $119.8 billion. The rapid growth underscores Google's dominance in the consumer AI market.
Trump Administration Announces 'Genesis Mission' — 278 AI Science Projects With $5B in Funding
The Trump administration announced the 'Genesis Mission,' a sweeping initiative funding 278 AI science projects with over $5 billion in federal commitments. The projects aim to address challenges including the soaring energy demands of AI data centers, signalling a major push for AI-driven scientific discovery at government scale.
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT for Small Business Program
OpenAI introduced the ChatGPT for Small Business program, designed to help small and medium businesses adopt AI tools. The program provides tailored resources, onboarding support, and pricing for SMBs looking to integrate ChatGPT into their operations.
Anthropic Begins IPO Investor Meetings at $965 Billion Valuation
Anthropic has started meetings with prospective investors ahead of a potential October 2026 IPO. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase are lead underwriters. The company was last valued at $965 billion after its Series H round in May 2026, positioning it as one of the most valuable AI-native companies to go public.
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