EmbeddingGemma 2 Brings Multimodal Search to Devices
Google DeepMind launched EmbeddingGemma 2, an open 740M model for on-device vector search across text, code, audio, and video under Apache 2.0.
Every Launches Slack Bot on Claude Managed Agents
Every launched its shared AI assistant in Slack, outsourcing orchestration to Claude Managed Agents and passing token costs with zero markup.
Claude in Google Workspace: How the New Add-on Works
Anthropic launched a public beta of Claude in Google Workspace, adding a sidebar to Docs, Sheets, and Slides for paid users. Here is how it works.
Anthropic Expands Claude Startups but Pauses New Claims
Anthropic added $7,000 in perks to Claude Startups, but froze new redemptions after heavy demand pushed the portal over capacity.
Anthropic Expands Cyber Verification Program Into 3 Tiers
Anthropic structured its Cyber Verification Program into three tiers, easing safety filters on Claude models for vetted defenders and security auditors.
Guardrails for AI agent purchases leave merchants exposed
Visa, Mastercard, and Stripe add protections for AI agent purchases, but unresolved chargeback rules leave merchants holding the bill for mistaken orders.
DeepMind Validates SynthID Bio Watermark in Living Systems
Google DeepMind embeds SynthID Bio watermarks into generative proteins and DNA, keeping biological function intact while leaving fraud defenses open.
Solar Mini 4 Brings 3B MoE and 512K Context to Nous Portal
Upstage's Solar Mini 4 pairs 3B active parameters with a 512K context window, launching with two weeks of free access on the Nous Portal platform.
OpenAI and Cerebras: Altman Reaffirms Chip Deal
Sam Altman dismissed market rumors and confirmed OpenAI and Cerebras continue working on fast inference, boosting the chipmaker's stock.
AI token gray market dodges US chip sanctions
Chinese brokers use shell firms and stolen credentials to resell Claude tokens at 90% discounts, fueling domestic AI model distillation.