OpenAI has officially unveiled GPT-6 Astra, describing it as a new generation of intelligence and its most capable and aligned model yet. Unlike a traditional model upgrade focused mainly on better answers, Astra is designed to act. It can use computers, browse the web, write and test software, work through professional documents, analyze scientific data, […]

OpenAI may be getting very close to releasing its next major AI model. The model, widely known by the codename Astra, has reportedly appeared in the OpenAI API under the name “gpt-6-astra.” An unusual response from the Responses API has sparked speculation that OpenAI has already staged the model internally and could be preparing to […]

Claude is becoming less like a chatbot and more like an AI coworker that can actually get things done. Anthropic has expanded computer use in Claude Cowork and Claude Code, allowing Claude to interact directly with your computer. Instead of simply telling you what to do, Claude can click buttons, type text, open applications, use […]

Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5.1 is making its way into the enterprise AI ecosystem, with Microsoft now making the model available through Microsoft Foundry. The message from Microsoft is simple: don’t judge Fable 5.1 with a single prompt. Put it to work on a real workflow. Fable 5.1 is designed for jobs that take much longer […]

Anthropic has introduced Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1, two new versions of its fifth-generation Claude models that push the company further into long-running coding, research, cybersecurity and scientific workloads. The announcement is particularly interesting because Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1 are essentially the same underlying model. The major difference is how Anthropic applies […]

Anthropic may be preparing not one, but two new Claude models for release. Two mysterious identifiers have surfaced in developer circles: claude-melon-eap and claude-marshmallow-eap. They are reportedly early-access test versions of upcoming Claude models, although Anthropic has not officially confirmed either identifier or what products they will eventually become. The speculation is getting particularly interesting […]

ChatGPT is getting a fun new way to personalize everyday conversations: custom sticker packs. OpenAI is rolling out a feature that lets users create their own stickers directly in the ChatGPT mobile app and export them for use in messaging apps. Instead of relying on pre-made sticker collections, you can start with a photo, describe […]

OpenAI has reset Codex usage quotas for paid users after identifying several issues that were causing limits to drain much faster than expected. The reset comes after users reported unusually rapid consumption of their weekly Codex allowances, leaving some developers unable to use the coding agent normally despite having plenty of quota remaining under ordinary […]

OpenAI may already be testing its next-generation image generation model, and this time there appears to be an actual checkpoint leak pointing toward something new. An unexpected checkpoint called “luna-lisa-alpha” has reportedly appeared in OpenAI’s Arena testing environment, catching the attention of early testers. More importantly, it seems to follow an earlier “mona-lisa-1” checkpoint associated […]

Anthropic may already be testing its next-generation Claude models behind the scenes, and two unusual codenames are now drawing attention: “Marshmallow” and “Melon.” According to recent leaks, Anthropic is testing models internally identified as claude-marshmallow-eap and claude-melon-eap. While the names sound harmless, the performance gap between the two could offer an important clue about where […]

Microsoft is inviting businesses and AI enthusiasts to its upcoming AI at Work webinar series, with the next session scheduled for August 25. The event will focus on the latest developments across Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Dynamics 365, and the growing world of AI agents. The webinar is aimed at organizations looking to understand […]

OpenAI is making its image-generation tools a little more useful for developers and designers. The company has enabled transparent background generation for GPT-Image-2 through its APIs, giving developers the ability to create images without the usual solid-color background. This may sound like a small addition, but it can make a big difference for apps that […]

OpenAI appears to be taking a deliberate, safety-first approach with its upcoming model release, codenamed GPT Astra. Rumors and internal leaks suggest that the AI research giant is prioritizing thorough alignment and safety testing over a rushed deployment timeline. Key Takeaways from the Recent Leaks Targeted Release Window: OpenAI is currently aiming to launch GPT […]

Rumors around Anthropic’s next major model are starting to heat up, with a new leak claiming that Claude Sonnet 5.5 could be nearing release. According to the report, Sonnet 5.5 may arrive as early as next month, bringing a notable performance upgrade while keeping the Sonnet family’s pricing advantage. If the leak is accurate, this […]

The GPT-6 rumors are getting harder to ignore—but separating real signals from internet speculation is becoming more important than ever. Over the past few weeks, OpenAI has dropped several hints about where its frontier-model development is heading. The company has revealed Astra as its next major frontier model, while an unreleased OpenAI model reportedly demonstrated […]

OpenAI may be getting ready for its next major AI model, and the latest clues are pointing toward an imminent launch of Astra. According to reports and posts circulating among AI researchers and leakers, Astra could arrive as soon as this week, although a launch next week remains possible. The model is also rumored to […]

OpenAI’s Astra story just got more interesting. A previously circulating internal codename, “mewfour,” appears to have resurfaced in an unexpected place: OpenAI’s public Codex repository. The timing is what makes the discovery particularly intriguing. According to the evidence behind the claim, OpenAI removed references to “mewfour” from 52 pull requests on August 7, only about […]

OpenAI’s Codex is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore for developers—not just because of what its AI coding agents can do, but because of how reliably the platform is running. Codex Web has recorded 99.98% uptime over the tracked period, while the Codex API, CLI, and VS Code extension have each reached 100% uptime in the […]

Microsoft is bringing another round of Copilot, Microsoft 365 and Power Platform updates to its weekly community call on August 18, 2026, with a strong focus on AI agents, identity management and secure document workflows. The weekly call is designed to showcase new features, practical use cases and demos across Microsoft 365 and the Power […]

ChatGPT is becoming more personalized with a new Computer History feature that can remember activity across the apps and websites you use on your computer. The idea is simple: instead of having to repeatedly explain what you were working on, ChatGPT can use relevant history from your computer to provide more contextual answers in future […]