Bluesky has expanded its AI assistant Attie with a new feature called Quests, allowing users to ask open-ended questions about news, trends, and conversations across the Bluesky network and any app…
A coalition of major AI companies signed an open letter in July 2026 urging U.S. policymakers to avoid imposing sweeping restrictions on open-weight AI models, as Washington debates how to respond to…
OpenAI updated its ChatGPT desktop app on July 24, 2026, to include ChatGPT Voice, allowing users to control AI agents and perform multi-step tasks on their computers using spoken commands.
The…
Amazon’s 2026 Alexa Plus update boosts multi-step smart-home automation by auto-routing requests—like choosing a washer cycle that matches a “cold wash only” label. New support includes Bosch, Delta, Ecovacs, iRobot, Yale, Whirlpool, Tapo and Eufy, powered by Amazon’s AI developer toolkit and MCP.
Patreon is cutting approximately 93 employees — about 20 percent of its workforce — as the company reshapes its operations around artificial intelligence, CEO Jack Conte announced in July 2026.
In a…
AegisAI, a startup that uses AI agents to detect and block AI-generated phishing emails, raised a $36 million Series A in July 2026, bringing its total funding to $49 million. The round was led by…
Anthropic updated Claude’s voice mode in July 2026, giving users access to more capable AI models and the ability to control third-party apps through voice commands.
Previously, Claude’s voice mode…
OpenAI announced in July 2026 that ChatGPT Health, a feature designed to help users with health-related queries, is now available to all U.S.-based users aged 18 and older across all plans. The…
Runway launched the Media Router in July 2026 to automatically select the best image, video, or audio model via Runway Dev based on priorities like quality, speed, or cost. It can also exclude Chinese-made models, and current customers include Adobe, Cloudflare, ElevenLabs, and Expedia.
U.S. lawmakers are preparing to introduce the “AI Kill Switch Act,” a bipartisan bill that would grant the Department of Homeland Security authority to order AI companies to shut down or throttle…
Imagi, an edtech platform focused on coding and AI literacy for K-12 students, announced a $4.5 million seed round on July 23, 2026. The round was backed by Brighteye Ventures, Day One Capital, and…
Google announced during its Q2 2026 earnings call that its AI assistant Gemini now has over 950 million monthly active users, putting it on the verge of joining the company’s roster of billion-user…
