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Google has released an open-source command-line interface (CLI) that gives AI agents direct access to its Workspace suite, including Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, Drive and Calendar. Carl Franzen reports for VentureBeat that the tool, called googleworkspace/cli, is designed for both human developers and automated AI agents. The CLI allows developers to interact with all major …
Microsoft has released Phi-4-reasoning-vision-15B, a compact AI model that processes both images and text and can solve complex math and science problems. Michael Nuñez reports for VentureBeat that the 15-billion-parameter model matches or exceeds the performance of much larger systems while using significantly less computing power and training data. The model is available now on …
OpenAI has released GPT‑5.4, a new AI model designed for professional tasks such as coding, document creation, spreadsheet analysis, and multi‑step workflows. The company positions the model as its most capable system for knowledge work and software development so far. The model is available across ChatGPT, the OpenAI API, and the company’s coding tool Codex. …
Alibaba’s Qwen research team has released two new series of open source AI models that run on consumer hardware, from desktop PCs to smartphones. The releases cover a range of sizes, from 0.8 billion to 122 billion parameters, and are available for free download under the Apache 2.0 license on Hugging Face and ModelScope. The …
OpenAI has released GPT-5.3 Instant, an update to the default model powering ChatGPT. The company says the update reduces hallucinations, cuts down on refusals, and delivers a less defensive conversational tone. It is available to all ChatGPT users and to developers via the API under the name gpt-5.3-chat-latest. OpenAI measured hallucination improvements using two internal …
Google has released Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite, a new artificial intelligence model designed for developers handling large numbers of tasks at low cost. The Gemini Team writes in the Google Blog that the model is now available in preview through the Gemini API, Google AI Studio, and Vertex AI for enterprise users. The model is priced …
Perplexity has launched “Computer”, an AI agent platform that coordinates 19 different AI models to complete complex tasks. The product is currently available to Perplexity Max subscribers at $200 per month, with plans to expand to Pro and Enterprise users. Computer accepts a high-level objective from a user, breaks it into subtasks, and assigns each …
Google has launched Nano Banana 2, its latest image generation model. Technically called Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, the model aims to combine the image quality of the existing Nano Banana Pro with the speed of Google’s Flash model tier. Google first released Nano Banana in August 2025. The model generated widespread interest, particularly in countries …
Automattic has added an AI assistant to WordPress.com that works directly inside the website editor. The feature is available to users on Business or Commerce plans at no additional cost and must be enabled manually in site settings. Once active, the assistant appears in the editor, the Media Library, and block notes. Users can issue …
Google has released Gemini 3.1 Pro, an updated version of its Gemini 3 Pro AI model. The company describes it as a step forward in core reasoning, intended for complex tasks where straightforward answers fall short. The model is now available to consumers through the Gemini app and NotebookLM, though access on those platforms is …