Xiaomi releases two open source AI models optimized for agentic tasks

Xiaomi has launched two new open source artificial intelligence models: MiMo-V2.5 and MiMo-V2.5-Pro. Carl Franzen reports for VentureBeat that both models are available under the permissive MIT License, meaning businesses and developers can use, modify, and deploy them commercially without restrictions. The models are designed for so-called agentic tasks, where an AI system autonomously completes …

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DeepSeek’s new V4 model matches frontier AI at a fraction of the cost

Chinese AI company DeepSeek has released two new open-source language models under the name DeepSeek-V4. The models, called V4-Pro and V4-Flash, are available for download and via API. Both support a context window of one million tokens, meaning they can process roughly eight times the length of a long novel in a single interaction. DeepSeek’s …

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Copilot agentic features now standard in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Microsoft has expanded its artificial intelligence assistant Copilot with new capabilities that allow it to take direct, multi-step actions inside Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Sumit Chauhan, President of the Office Product Group, writes that these so-called agentic features are now generally available and the default experience for subscribers. Previously, Copilot could answer questions but struggled …

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Tencent launches international beta for AI agent tool QClaw

Tencent has opened an international beta for QClaw, an artificial intelligence agent product built by its PC Manager team. T. K. Lin reports for KrASIA that the tool is designed for non-technical users and allows them to deploy and operate AI agents through messaging apps such as WhatsApp or Telegram, without any terminal commands or …

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OpenAI launches workspace agents for business teams

OpenAI has introduced workspace agents in ChatGPT, a new product that lets business teams build and share AI agents capable of handling complex, multi-step tasks across workplace tools like Slack, Google Drive, Salesforce, and Microsoft apps. Workspace agents are powered by Codex, OpenAI’s cloud-based AI coding platform. Unlike previous chat-based interactions, these agents can write …

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OpenAI releases GPT-5.5 with improved agentic capabilities

OpenAI has announced GPT-5.5, its latest large language model, positioned as a significant step forward in handling complex, multi-step tasks on a computer. The model is rolling out to Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise users in ChatGPT and Codex. According to OpenAI, GPT-5.5 is designed to handle “agentic” work: tasks where an AI model operates …

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Google Workspace Intelligence makes inbox, files, and spreadsheets work for you

Google has introduced Workspace Intelligence, an underlying AI system that connects Gemini to data across Gmail, Chat, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Instead of answering questions based on what a user types into a prompt, Gemini can now draw on emails, files, chat threads, and calendar entries automatically to provide context-aware responses. According to …

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ChatGPT Images 2.0 can browse the web and write text that actually makes sense

OpenAI has released ChatGPT Images 2.0, a new version of its AI image generation tool available to all ChatGPT and Codex users. The model, powered by a new underlying system called GPT Image 2, introduces what the company calls “thinking capabilities,” allowing it to search the web before generating images. Paid subscribers on Plus, Pro, …

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Google unveils Deep Research Max to boost enterprise-grade AI analysis

Google has introduced two upgraded versions of its autonomous research agents, aiming to turn AI-powered analysis into a core tool for enterprise workflows. The new systems, called Deep Research and Deep Research Max, are built on the Gemini 3.1 Pro model and target tasks ranging from fast summaries to complex, multi-step investigations. The official blog …

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Gemini can now use personal data and Google Photos for image generation

Google has updated the Gemini app to generate images based on personal data from connected Google services. The feature combines Personal Intelligence with the image model Nano Banana 2 and, optionally, a user’s Google Photos library. Previously, users had to write detailed prompts and upload reference photos manually to get relevant results. The update removes …

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