OpenAI 11415
- Operator Agent Launch: Introduced a general-purpose AI agent capable of autonomous web browsing to handle tasks like travel bookings and restaurant reservations (currently in research preview for $200/month Pro plan users)
- o3 Model Family: Released successors to its reasoning-focused o1 models with improved multimodal capabilities, though availability remains limited to safety researchers
- ChatGPT Accessibility:
- Launched 1-800-CHATGPT phone service with 15 free minutes for U.S. callers
- Enabled phone number-only signups in U.S./India beta (email required for paid upgrades)
- Content Partnerships:
- Finalizing Media Manager tool for creator opt-outs from AI training by 2025
- Expanded Stack Overflow integration with code attribution features
- Policy Developments: Published new NSFW guidelines exploring explicit content allowances while facing criticism over ethical implementation
Microsoft 281819
- Copilot Evolution:
- Added real-time voice interaction and screen context understanding
- Launched "Daily" feature suggesting AI-powered actions based on user activity patterns
- Introduced Vision capabilities for image/webpage analysis
- Windows 11 Integration:
- Rolling out Copilot+ PC optimizations for AI workloads
- Testing WIP features like automated meeting summaries and smart file organization
- Healthcare Focus: Released specialized medical AI models in Azure Studio for clinical data synthesis and nurse documentation assistance
Google 31320
- Gemini Ecosystem Expansion:
- Launched Gemini 2.0 with improved reasoning capabilities
- Previewed AR glasses powered by Gemini visual processing
- Introduced Android XR platform for spatial computing
- AlphaChip Breakthrough: Deployed reinforcement learning AI that designs computer chips 100x faster than human engineers (already used in 3 TPU generations)
- Search Overhaul: Testing AI-generated inspirational content for travel, dining and shopping queries
Anthropic 4814
- Agent Framework: Released computer-controlling AI with 14.9% task success rate in early trials, using human-like UI interaction
- Cloud Partnerships:
- Deepened AWS collaboration for Trainium chip development
- Preparing Claude web search functionality to rival ChatGPT Browse
Perplexity 5915
- Pro Search Upgrade: Enhanced research capabilities with multi-step query planning and synthesis
- DeepSeek Integration: Offered privacy-focused access to controversial Chinese model through $20/month Pro tier
- Strategic Moves: Submitted revised TikTok merger proposal allowing 50% U.S. government ownership stake
Grok (xAI) 61016
- Free Tier Launch: Opened access to all X users with:
- 3x faster response speeds
- New multilingual support
- Tweet analysis via timeline-integrated Grok button
- Upcoming Features:
- Standalone app development
- Image generation API expansion
- Persistent conversation memory improvements
Other Notable Updates
- DeepSeek: Open-source model sparked global debate over Chinese data practices 911
- Alibaba: Released Qwen 2.5 claiming parity with GPT-4 and Claude 3 7
- Meta: Faced backlash over AI training data practices while advancing AR glasses 20
