Gemini Takes Over Everyday Tasks on Android
Google has expanded Gemini on Android with multi-step automation. The assistant can now independently book Ubers, order food, and compile shopping lists – initially on Pixel 10 and Galaxy S26.
Perplexity Computer – A Digital Worker with 19 AI Models
Perplexity has launched Computer, a platform that orchestrates 19 AI models and autonomously works through entire projects. Claude Opus 4.6 provides the core engine.
Anthropic Acquires Vercept – and Gets Serious About Computer Use
Anthropic acquires Seattle startup Vercept, which teaches AI to operate computers like humans. The team behind the macOS agent Vy joins Claude – and UiPath shareholders are getting nervous.
A Hacker Used Claude to Steal 150 GB of Mexican Government Data
Bloomberg reveals: An attacker jailbroke Claude to find and exploit vulnerabilities in Mexican government systems. 150 GB of data stolen – including 195 million tax records.
Claude Code Now Remembers Everything – Auto-Memory and /copy Are Here
Two small updates with big impact: Claude Code now automatically saves context to its memory file, and the new /copy command lets you selectively copy code blocks from responses.
Anthropic Says No to the Pentagon – and Risks Its Contracts
The Pentagon gives Anthropic an ultimatum – unlimited military use of Claude or lose your contracts. Anthropic declines. Here's what it means.
Anthropic Rewrites Its Safety Rules
The third version of the Responsible Scaling Policy brings a Frontier Safety Roadmap, external reviews, and an honest realization – AI safety can't be done alone.
Cowork Goes Enterprise – 13 New Plugins
Anthropic opens Cowork to enterprises. 13 new plugins, private marketplaces, and the ability to orchestrate between Excel and PowerPoint. The software industry is nervous – rightfully so.