OpenAI
This week’s highlights
OpenAI has launched apps in ChatGPT along with a new Apps SDK, enabling developers to build interactive apps within ChatGPT. Additionally, AgentKit and enhanced evaluation tools with reinforcement fine-tuning have been introduced to help developers accelerate agent development from prototype to production. Also, OpenAI Codex is now generally available, featuring a Slack integration, SDK, and admin tools for improved developer experience.
- HYGH powers next-gen digital ads with ChatGPT Business
- Defining and evaluating political bias in LLMs
- Growing impact and scale with ChatGPT
- Disrupting malicious uses of AI: October 2025
- AMD and OpenAI announce strategic partnership to deploy 6 gigawatts of AMD GPUs
- Accelerating AI adoption in Europe
Slack
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No updates this week
Atlassian
This week’s highlights
Atlassian announced the launch of Databricks Query Runner, an AI-powered agent within Atlassian Rovo that enables instant, natural language querying of data in Databricks without SQL expertise, currently available in Confluence and coming soon to Jira. Additionally, Atlassian expanded its AI collaboration platform with Rovo everywhere, introducing new AI-powered skills, enhanced enterprise search now default in Jira, a personal memory feature in Rovo Chat, and a more powerful Rovo Studio for no-code AI agent creation with enhanced governance and automation capabilities.
- Introducing Databricks Query Runner: Transforming data into insight
- Meet Rovo everywhere: AI that connects every app, every team, every workflow
Google Blog
This week’s highlights
This week, Google introduced pro-level Active Noise Cancellation on the new Pixel Buds 2a, marking the first time this feature is available on the A-series. Additionally, Gemini Enterprise was launched as a comprehensive AI solution designed to transform workplace productivity beyond basic chatbots. Google also released a detailed hands-on overview of the new Pixel Watch 4 features, including a larger display and upgraded charger.
- Gemini at Work 2025
- 4 ways Gemini Enterprise makes work easier for everyone
- How we built the Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s new gearless hinge
- How to use Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s drag and drop feature
- Listen to a deep dive on Gemini for Home and our newest devices.
- 1,001 real-world gen AI use cases from the world’s leading organizations
- YouTube’s new report helps brands understand the full value of paid and organic video
- 3 lessons learned from launching .google
- The CMA’s designation of Google Search
- Android delivers secure AI innovation to West Midlands Police
- 8 ways to customize Google Maps
- Google is going on a nationwide tour to supercharge British small business innovation.
- Meet the UK fudge-maker driving innovation with AI
- What 7,000 teens in Europe told us about the future of technology
- Teaming up with LA28, Team USA and NBCUniversal for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
- Google is powering Belgium’s digital future with a two-year €5 billion investment in AI infrastructure.
- Check out the top Halloween trends of 2025 on our Frightgeist site.
Anthropic
This week’s highlights
This week, Anthropic announced the launch of Claude Code plugins, enabling users to customize Claude Code with enhanced functionality. They also introduced Claude Sonnet 4.5, an updated model version that improves performance and user experience.
- Deloitte will make Claude available to 470,000 people across its global network
- Rahul Patil joins Anthropic as Chief Technology Officer
- Expanding our global operations to India with our second Asia Pacific office
- Anthropic raises $13B Series F at $183B post-money valuation
- Thoughts on America’s AI Action Plan
Salesforce
This week’s highlights
This week, Salesforce unveiled the Winter ‘26 Release, marking the full launch of Agentforce and Data Cloud for OEMs, enabling partners to build and monetize integrated AI-native vertical businesses at scale. Key new features include the AI-powered IDE Agentforce Vibes, general availability of package migration from 1GP to 2GP, enhanced security and compliance with Agentforce for Security, and expanded monetization tools via AgentExchange and Slack Marketplace integration. Additionally, the new Salesforce Data Cloud Confluence Connector empowers IT support by unifying fragmented knowledge bases, making AI-driven support faster and more accurate; read more here and here.
- Agentforce is OEM-Ready: The Launchpad for the Next Generation of AI-Native Companies
- Architectural Decisions: A Human-Led, AI-Powered Approach
- 3 Ways B2B Marketers Can Enhance Outreach with Account Engagement+
- Unlocking Business Potential: The Power of OSP Partnerships at Salesforce
- 5 Stars: How to Get Reviews For Your Small Business Or Startup
- 6 UX Design Tips to Make AI Trustworthy and Easier to Use
- Datablazers Unite: One Year of Mastering Data Cloud Together
- How to Avoid the “Personalization Trap”: When AI Scales Errors, Not Impact
Google Workspace
This week’s highlights
This week, Google Workspace introduced enhanced logging for Chat apps, allowing admins to gain deeper insights into app usage within their organizations via updated Chat app logs. Additionally, Google Meet on the web now supports meeting timers for better time management and engagement (using timers in Meet). Google Vids also added new vertical and square video formats to better support content creation for social media platforms (new aspect ratio options in Vids).