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AI
ChatGPT Work launches as OpenAI targets workplace tasks
ChatGPT Work is OpenAI's new agent for jobs across apps, files and websites, rolling out first to Pro, Enterprise and Edu users.
Meta Muse Image rolls out on Instagram, WhatsApp, Meta AI
Meta is putting Muse Image inside Meta AI, Instagram Stories and WhatsApp as it tries to turn image generation into a feature for creators, advertisers and subscribers.
Anthropic Fable 5 returns as Washington reshapes AI rollouts
Anthropic Fable 5 is back after an 18-day US export-control halt, but the new safeguards and usage caps show AI rollouts now need official clearance.
Anthropic launches Claude Science for research workflows
Claude Science launched in beta across Anthropic's paid plans, bundling lab tools, auditable outputs and compute access for research teams.
OpenAI GPT-5.6 rollout limited to partners after US request
OpenAI GPT-5.6 rollout has begun with access limited to a small group of trusted partners after a US request for a staggered launch.
Google Interactions API goes GA for Gemini agents
Google Interactions API is now generally available, giving developers one Gemini endpoint for managed agents, server-side state and background tasks.
OpenAI Broadcom Jalapeño chip targets lower AI costs
OpenAI's Broadcom-designed Jalapeño chip targets lower inference costs and less dependence on Nvidia as deployment begins in late 2026.
Claude outage: Anthropic fixes worldwide error spike
Claude outage hit users worldwide early Wednesday AEST as Anthropic logged elevated error rates across multiple models before saying service normalised.
John Jumper joins Anthropic after leaving Google DeepMind
John Jumper is joining Anthropic after leaving Google DeepMind, giving the AI lab a Nobel-winning AlphaFold researcher as talent competition heats up.
Anthropic White House meeting exposes AI access risk
Anthropic White House meeting turns a model shutdown into a warning for Australian teams relying on US-hosted frontier AI.
Nvidia bond sale hits $US25b as AI buildout leans on debt
Nvidia bond sale demand reached $US85b as the chipmaker raised $US25b, signalling that AI infrastructure is moving deeper into credit markets.
OpenAI IPO filing puts AI pricing under scrutiny
OpenAI IPO filing puts token prices, compute dependence and Microsoft exposure in front of investors and Australian enterprise buyers.
Anthropic AI access cut hits Australian developers
Anthropic AI access cut has locked Australian users out of Fable 5 and Mythos 5 after a US order, raising allied-access questions.
Google Gemini scam lawsuit targets China phishing ring
Google Gemini scam lawsuit alleges a China-based network used AI to scale fake sites, scam texts and phishing links aimed at Android users.
xAI Grok lawsuit puts AI safety before SpaceX IPO
xAI Grok lawsuit claims a former engineer was fired after safety complaints, widening scrutiny of Musk's AI stack before SpaceX's IPO.
Siri AI turns iPhones into enterprise AI endpoints
Apple's Siri AI, unveiled at WWDC 2026, is more than a smarter assistant — it's a new enterprise app layer that turns every iPhone and Mac in Australian workplaces into a programmable AI agent endpoint.
OpenAI Lockdown Mode targets ChatGPT prompt injection
OpenAI Lockdown Mode limits ChatGPT web and connector features to reduce prompt-injection data leaks, but it is not a complete fix.
AI copyright reform: Farquhar’s Australian training-data fight
AI copyright reform is now an Australian competitiveness fight, with Scott Farquhar pushing for looser training rules and music rights bodies pushing back.
Inside Apple's AI reckoning: how a secret meeting reshaped Siri before WWDC 2026
Apple's AI overhaul began in a windowless room at Apple Park in early 2025. Tim Cook took direct control of the Siri roadmap — here's what it means for Australian developers and buyers.
AI in schools: Australia lags Asia on classroom rules
AI in schools is moving from ban debate to classroom playbooks in Asia, while Australia still leans on broad guardrails and trust warnings.
SpaceX Google deal: $US920m a month for AI compute
SpaceX Google deal puts a $US920m-a-month price on AI compute as Gemini demand pushes cloud buyers to lock in scarce GPU capacity.
Google AI Edge Gallery lands on Mac for local Gemini
Google AI Edge Gallery now runs on macOS, shifting local Gemini and Gemma workflows from phones to laptops for offline AI work.
AI search manipulation: Reddit spam targets ChatGPT, Google
AI search manipulation is moving upstream as marketers seed Reddit posts to influence ChatGPT and Google AI answers, raising moderation and trust risks.
Microsoft MAI models at Build shift OpenAI balance
Microsoft MAI models unveiled at Build 2026 give developers cheaper coding and reasoning tools while reducing reliance on OpenAI.
OpenAI Codex plugins push ChatGPT into office work
OpenAI Codex plugins add finance and sales workflows as ChatGPT pushes beyond developers into broader enterprise office work.
