Google has released DiffusionGemma, an experimental open AI model that takes a fundamentally different approach to generating text. Brendan O’Donoghue and Sebastian Flennerhag write for Google’s blog The Keyword that the model can produce text up to four times faster than conventional large language models on dedicated GPUs. It is available under an Apache 2.0 …
AI writing tools have moved from novelty to necessity for many marketing teams. Sarah Israel writes for the Hootsuite Blog about ten tools (including their own of course) that stand out in 2026, ranging from free general-purpose assistants to specialized platforms built directly into social media workflows. Here is what each one does and who …
Google has launched Gemma 4, a new family of open-weight AI models that the company describes as its most capable to date. The models are built on the same research and technology as Google DeepMind’s proprietary Gemini 3 system and are released under an Apache 2.0 open-source license, which allows developers to use and modify …
Xiaomi has launched MiMo-V2-Pro, a large language model the Chinese electronics and car manufacturer claims can compete with leading American AI systems at significantly lower cost. Carl Franzen reports for VentureBeat that the model approaches the performance of OpenAI’s and Anthropic’s top offerings while costing roughly one sixth to one seventh as much per use. …
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. …
Google has released Gemini 3 Flash, positioning the model as a solution to what the company describes as a longstanding compromise in artificial intelligence between speed and capability. The model combines what Google calls “PhD-level reasoning” with faster processing speeds and lower costs compared to larger models. Gemini 3 Flash is now the default model …
ChatGPT is the pioneer and most used platform when it comes to generative AI. But is it still the best choice? On this page, I’ll give you an overview of the market leader and three of its strongest competitors: Google’s Gemini, Microsoft’s Copilot, and Claude from the quickly growing startup Anthropic. My question: Which of …
Mistral AI has launched Mistral 3, a collection of 10 open-source AI models designed to run on devices ranging from smartphones to enterprise cloud systems. The French startup released all models under the Apache 2.0 license, allowing unrestricted commercial use. The release includes Mistral Large 3, the company’s flagship model, and the Ministral 3 series …
The AI company Anthropic has released Claude Opus 4.5, its latest flagship model. The launch is accompanied by a significant price reduction, new product features, and performance claims that position it competitively against models from rivals like OpenAI and Google. According to Anthropic, Claude Opus 4.5 delivers state-of-the-art performance, particularly in software engineering and complex …
The Allen Institute for AI (Ai2), a Seattle-based nonprofit research institute, has released Olmo 3, a new family of open-source language models. According to Ai2, the new models are designed to be competitive with other leading open models in performance and efficiency while offering a new level of transparency for developers and researchers. The key …