OpenAI introduced a new "Agent Mode" in ChatGPT (available for Plus, Pro, and Team users). This mode allows ChatGPT to autonomously complete tasks such as web browsing, data analysis, form-filling, and even generating spreadsheets or presentations. It also features "Watch Mode" for safety, allowing users to monitor the agent's activity in real-time and replay sessions.
At AWS Summit New York, Amazon revealed AgentCore, a modular platform to build and manage AI agents. It supports tool integration, real-time memory, and runtime logic using JavaScript or Python. AgentCore is currently in preview and is designed for developers creating complex AI workflows.
Adobe announced Firefly Image Model 4 at its MAX London event. It features ultra-realistic image generation and enhanced text-to-video capabilities. Adobe also launched Firefly Boards (for AI-powered mood boards) and integrated generative AI across Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Illustrator for creators and marketers.
xAI’s Grok 4 was launched with advanced reasoning, code generation, and meme/image inputs. It’s now being adopted by the U.S. government under a $200M contract to support agencies with AI-powered tools. This marks one of the first large-scale national deployments of a commercial LLM in federal operations.
Google expanded its Gemini ecosystem across Android, wearables, and smart devices. At Google I/O, it also introduced Veo 3 — a text-to-video model with built-in audio generation. The Gemini Agent Mode now allows the browser to take autonomous actions like booking and summarizing.
Mistral released “Medium 3” (comparable to Claude 3 Sonnet), “Le Chat Enterprise” for building enterprise chatbots, and “Devstral Small 24B” — an open-source coding-focused model available through API or Hugging Face. These tools are aimed at developers looking for customizable AI experiences.
Perplexity continues to lead AI-powered search with an interface that includes citations, concise answers, and access to top-tier models like GPT‑4.1, Claude 3.5, Gemini Pro 2.5, and Grok 4 in its Pro plan. It’s now becoming a major alternative to Google Search.