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Microsoft reshuffles Copilot leadership to accelerate AI strategy
This week in AI: The U.S. unveils a new AI legislative framework as competition intensifies globally. Google pushes deeper into personalised assistants and vibe coding, OpenAI eyes an all-in-one superapp, and a new wave of creative, coding, and mobile AI tools accelerates adoption.

AI security scare and Copilot boost with Anthropic’s Cowork
A hacked McKinsey chatbot highlights growing enterprise AI risks as adoption deepens. Anthropic expands into research and workplace tools, Microsoft unveils Copilot Cowork, and Google Maps gets a major AI upgrade - while new agents and AI computers push capabilities even further.

OpenAI drops GPT5.4 as unsubscribes soar
Backlash hits ChatGPT amid growing scrutiny of OpenAI’s defence ties, even as it launches more powerful GPT-5.4 models. Google and Anthropic push faster, voice-enabled AI, while a new wave of coding agents, automation tools, and legal platforms reshapes the competitive landscape.

Anthropic launches even more features
Anthropic pushes back on government pressure to weaken safeguards as enterprise AI accelerates. Google advances Gemini and image models, while Notion, Figma, and Perplexity roll out powerful agents and tools - alongside growing focus on security, control, and real-world deployment.

OpenAI agent push to counter Anthropic
Mistral warns half of software could disappear as competition heats up. Google rolls out Gemini 3.1 Pro and music generation, OpenAI signals a strategic shift, and Anthropic upgrades Claude - while new agents, creative tools, and security features reshape how we build and use AI.

White collar automation and agentic coding trends
Microsoft’s AI chief predicts widespread automation of white-collar work as research shows AI may intensify workloads rather than reduce them. Google unveils Gemini 3, OpenAI advances real-time coding, and a wave of new video, voice, and research tools lands across the AI ecosystem.

OpenClaw security nightmare and models playing poker
Sam Altman shares his vision for AI’s future as workplace usage continues to surge. OpenAI rolls out new coding tools and agent platforms, Google unveils Project Genie, and Perplexity upgrades Deep Research - while security and model lifecycle questions come into sharper focus.

Google and Claude updates and Andreessen’s take on AI
Dario Amodei reflects on managing the risks of powerful AI as the next wave of tools arrives. Chrome gains Gemini-powered browsing, Anthropic launches Claude apps, Microsoft unveils a new AI chip, and Adobe rolls out precision upgrades for Photoshop.

AI at Davos and the EU AI Act 2026 update
Davos spotlights urgent shifts in jobs and skills as enterprise AI accelerates. OpenAI hints at a physical AI device, ChatGPT gains long-term memory, and Google pushes deeper into AI commerce and video. Plus expanded partnerships, new agent tools, and key EU AI Act updates.

Microsoft tracks AI spread as Slack, Apple and OpenAI upgrade tools
Microsoft shows how rapidly AI is spreading inside organisations as assistants become more capable and accessible. OpenAI launches a standalone ChatGPT translation tool, Google and Anthropic add personal intelligence and no-code workflows, and Slack, Replit, Manus, and HeyGen push AI deeper into everyday work.

10 AI podcasts to launch you into 2026
Keeping up with what is happening in the world of AI is a challenge. It is a challenge for people working in the industry, let alone those who aren’t. Here are 10 of our favourite podcasts to help you stay on top. In no particular order…

OpenAI hits back at Google with GPT 5.2
A sweeping U.S. executive order reshapes national AI rules as GPT-5.2 brings major efficiency gains. Google expands Gemini APIs, agent tooling, and XR ambitions, while Runway, Shopify, Adobe, Cursor, and Anthropic roll out powerful new AI-driven products.

OpenAI’s new Garlic model vs Gemini 3
This week in AI: Anthropic weighs in on bubble risks as new research shows real productivity gains—and insurers sound the alarm. OpenAI teases a leap with Garlic, Google deepens Gemini 3 and Search, and a new wave of agents arrives from AWS, Microsoft, and beyond.

EU AI rule rollback and Google/Microsoft go big
Europe considers a major rollback of AI and data-protection rules as adoption accelerates but impact varies. Google unveils Gemini 3 and Nano Banana Pro, OpenAI brings Sora 2 to Microsoft 365, and AI agents land natively in Windows 11.

GPT 5.1 upgrade and Microsoft Ignite
Mo Gawdat spotlights the human edge as AI collaboration boosts productivity. OpenAI launches GPT-5.1, NotebookLM deepens research, and ChatGPT adds group chats. Plus new tools from Google, LinkedIn, Oracle—and rising concerns over AI-driven cyber-espionage.

GPT-5 in Notion, Gemini upgrades and AI security risks
Vibe coding takes Collins’ Word of the Year as AI jobs and economic impact surge. Anthropic projects massive B2B growth, Google expands Gemini and Opal, and OpenAI lands GPT-5 in Notion. Plus new agents, avatars, instant slides - and rising cyber risks.

ChatGPT Atlas and a big Copilot update
Shadow AI sparks new security worries as leaders call for global safety action. OpenAI debuts ChatGPT Atlas and Company Knowledge, Microsoft launches a next-gen image model, and Claude gains long-term memory. Plus, fresh tools from Adobe, Google, Runway, Lovable, and Manus.

Claude, Copilot and Gemini all step up
Sora 2 lands with major video upgrades as Claude and ChatGPT gain powerful automation and integration features. Google launches Gemini Enterprise, Windows Copilot gets voice and vision, and Slack, Salesforce, Adobe, and Microsoft roll out smarter AI assistants across the workplace.

