OpenAI
This week’s highlights
OpenAI has launched a new generation of interactive apps within ChatGPT, enabled by the preview release of the Apps SDK, empowering developers to create engaging chat experiences. Additionally, Codex is now generally available with enhanced features including Slack integration, a new SDK, and admin tools for easier management at scale. In infrastructure news, OpenAI announced a strategic partnership with AMD to deploy up to 6 gigawatts of AMD GPUs, starting in 2026, to power next-gen AI systems (read more).
- 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
Slack
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No updates this week
Atlassian
This week’s highlights
Atlassian launched the Databricks Query Runner, a new AI-powered agent embedded in Confluence that enables instant, natural language queries on Databricks data without SQL skills, with Jira support coming later this year. Additionally, major updates to Rovo were revealed, including expanded AI-powered search, chat with persistent memory, a new collaborative Canvas feature, and enhancements to Rovo Studio empowering no-code AI agent creation and complex workflow automations—all embedded seamlessly across Atlassian’s ecosystem and beyond.
- 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
Google announced Gemini Enterprise, a transformative AI platform designed to integrate advanced AI capabilities into the workplace, going beyond typical chatbot solutions. Additionally, the Pixel Watch 4 was detailed with its new larger display and updated charging technology (learn more). Finally, the Pixel Buds 2a now feature pro-level Active Noise Cancellation, a first for Google’s A-series earbuds (discover how).
- Gemini at Work 2025
- 4 ways Gemini Enterprise makes work easier for everyone
- Listen to a deep dive on Gemini for Home and our newest devices.
- How we built the Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s new gearless hinge
- How to use Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s drag and drop feature
- 8 ways to customize Google Maps
- YouTube’s new report helps brands understand the full value of paid and organic video
- Android delivers secure AI innovation to West Midlands Police
- 1,001 real-world gen AI use cases from the world’s leading organizations
- 3 lessons learned from launching .google
- 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
- The CMA’s designation of Google Search
- 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 introduced custom plugins for Claude Code, enhancing customization capabilities for developers. Additionally, the launch of Claude Sonnet 4.5 marks a significant update in their AI model lineup.
- 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
Salesforce has officially launched Agentforce and Data Cloud for OEMs as part of the Winter ’26 Release, enabling partners to build and monetize AI-native vertical businesses faster and more securely. The release also introduces Agentforce for Security and Compliance features with automated anomaly detection and remediation, alongside new developer tools like Agentforce Vibes, Package Migration from 1GP to 2GP, and Agentforce Builder (beta). Additionally, Salesforce relaunched the Salesforce Architecture Program, providing updated resources, decision guides, and community engagement opportunities for architects. Lastly, the Salesforce Data Cloud Confluence Connector now enables IT support teams to unify fragmented knowledge bases, dramatically improving AI-powered service and support experiences.
- 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
- Exploring the Agentforce Development Lifecycle
- Choosing Your Data Cloud Provisioning Strategy
- Relaunching the Salesforce Architecture Program
Google Workspace
This week’s highlights
This week, Google Workspace introduced enhanced admin insights into Chat app usage with improved event logging, enabling better tracking of app activities within Spaces. Google Meet added meeting timers in the web sidebar to help manage meeting time more effectively and support equitable participation. Additionally, Google Meet live captions expanded to include Cantonese, improving accessibility for Cantonese-speaking users. Finally, Google Vids now supports creating and editing videos in vertical and square formats, offering more flexibility for social media content creation across platforms like YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels. Learn more about Chat app usage logs, using timers in Meet, new languages for live captions, and new aspect ratio options in Vids.