OpenAI
This week’s highlights
OpenAI launched Sora 2, a new video and audio generation model that delivers more realistic, physically accurate, and controllable content with synchronized dialogue and sound effects, now available in the Sora app. Additionally, OpenAI announced strategic collaborations with global partners including Japan’s Digital Agency to advance generative AI in public services and promote AI governance, and welcomed Samsung and SK as part of the Stargate initiative to expand AI infrastructure in Korea. Lastly, the rollout of parental controls began to help families manage ChatGPT usage responsibly.
- With GPT-5, Wrtn builds lifestyle AI for millions in Korea
- The Sora feed philosophy
- Launching Sora responsibly
- Sora 2 System Card
- Converting inbound leads into customers at OpenAI
- Improving support with every interaction at OpenAI
- Turning contracts into searchable data at OpenAI
- Building OpenAI with OpenAI
- Driving sales productivity and customer success at OpenAI
- Empowering teams to unlock insights faster at OpenAI
- Combating online child sexual exploitation & abuse
Slack
This week’s highlights
No updates this week
Atlassian
This week’s highlights
Atlassian published the Nonprofit AI Collaboration Index 2025, highlighting how 31% of nonprofit professionals are already engaging in strategic human-AI collaboration, which results in a 29% productivity increase. This new report emphasizes the shift from cautious AI use to creative partnerships that can save time and enhance work quality in the nonprofit sector.
Google Blog
This week’s highlights
This week, Google introduced Jules Tools, a new lightweight AI coding agent with an API that enables seamless integration into developer workflows. Additionally, the Gemini for Home AI upgrade was unveiled, powering smarter features across Google Nest devices alongside newly launched smart home hardware and a fully redesigned Google Home app specifically built for Gemini.
- Music meets rewards at Austin City Limits Fest and on Google Play
- Google is investing in Arkansas with a new data center, energy efficiency programs and more.
- We’re scaling quantum computing even faster with Atlantic Quantum.
- 4 tips for using Nano Banana to create amazing images
- Take a Message combines the best of Call Screen and Call Notes on Pixel.
- See Pixel 10 Pro’s new zoom tech in action
- Hear the inside story behind Pixel Buds 2a.
- We’re introducing the new Google Home Premium subscription plus new benefits for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.
- Now you can use the new College Sports and YouTube TV Women’s Sports Lineups to capture peak sports season
- From sketches to prototype: Designing with generative AI
- Google and Sesame Workshop are teaming up to help kids build healthy relationships with technology
- Our new partnership with the University of Waterloo on the future of learning and work
- Our newest Google Home devices are built for Gemini
- The Global AI Film Award is now accepting applications
- From ambition to action: seizing Europe’s AI opportunity
- Explore Historic Jeddah on Google Arts & Culture
Anthropic
This week’s highlights
This week, Anthropic announced the launch of Claude Sonnet 4.5, a new iteration of their AI assistant enhancing performance and capabilities. They also detailed the integration of Claude with Slack, expanding its usability in workplace communication.
- How enterprises are driving AI transformation with Claude
- 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 introduced Agentforce Service, a fully AI-powered support platform that improves customer service efficiency by automating routine inquiries and enhancing agent collaboration, resulting in faster resolution times and higher customer satisfaction. Additionally, the new Agentforce failover design ensures AI agents remain operational during LLM outages by intelligently rerouting requests to backup AI models, delivering 99.99% availability. Also notable is the launch of the AI and tech reskilling initiatives, including free certifications and hands-on training, empowering the workforce for the AI era.
- Your First-Timer’s Guide to Community at Dreamforce ’25
- Championing Philanthropy to Make a Difference in our Local Communities
- Marketers, Here’s Your 5-Minute Guide to Dreamforce
- A Quick Introduction To Dropshipping
- Why CRM Is the Trusted Foundation of the Agentic Enterprise
- SMBs: How to Use Slack For Task Management
- How Nicole Pomponio Brings Agentforce into Slack, Making Work More Enjoyable
Google Workspace
This week’s highlights
This week, Google Workspace introduced several exciting updates including the general availability of Gemini in Chrome, an AI browsing assistant that enhances productivity across multiple devices. Gmail rolled out the ability to send end-to-end encrypted emails to anyone, improving secure communication. Additionally, new membership roles in Google Chat spaces were launched to allow more flexible permissions and shared space management—details available here.
- Enable ‘take notes for me’ in Calendar, ahead of your meeting
- Ransomware detection and file restoration for Google Drive available in beta
- Improve Chat apps with display carousels and richer text formatting
- Quickly find and use Google Chat apps and Workspace actions with the redesigned integrations menu
- Collaborate with Gemini in Google Drive now available on mobile
- Use Nano Banana to edit images in Google Slides and Vids
- Create custom, AI-generated meeting backgrounds on Mobile devices
- Microsoft Teams Interoperability with Pexip Connect
- Meet eCDN custom rules improvements for new and existing configurations
- Gemini app data now included in Access Transparency, Access Management, and Access Approvals
- Express yourself with stickers in Google Chat