Microsoft Launches MAI AI Models for Speech, Voice, and Images
2 April 2026
Microsoft unveiled MAI AI Models for transcription, voice generation, and image creation as it pushed further toward in-house AI self-sufficiency.
Google Introduces Ask Maps AI and Gemini Tools for Workspace
12 March 2026
Google has launched Ask Maps in Google Maps while expanding Gemini across Workspace apps with new tools for writing, spreadsheets, slides, and file search.
Google Workspace CLI Enables OpenClaw and Other AI Agents
6 March 2026
The Google Workspace CLI allows developers and AI agents to automate tasks across Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive, and other Workspace services.
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.4 Thinking After GPT-5.3 Instant Update
5 March 2026
OpenAI updated ChatGPT with GPT-5.3 Instant, then released GPT-5.4 Thinking days later with stronger reasoning, deep web research, computer use, and benchmark gains.
Indian AI Startup Sarvam Debuts 105B Sovereign Model and Indus Beta
20 February 2026
Sarvam opened Indus in limited beta, powered by its 105B sovereign model, and outlined new products across document intelligence, speech, on-device AI, dubbing, and agent infrastructure.
Google Launches Gemini 3.1 Pro With Three Thinking Levels
19 February 2026
Gemini 3.1 Pro enters preview in February 2026 with adjustable thinking modes, a verified 77.1% ARC-AGI-2 score, and expanded rollout across Gemini and developer tools.
Anthropic Launches Sonnet 4.6 With 1M Token Context Window
17 February 2026
Claude Sonnet 4.6 narrows the gap with Opus 4.6, offering 1M token context, improved coding, and stronger office automation at lower cost.
Alibaba Releases Qwen3.5-Plus With 1M Context Window for AI Agents
15 February 2026
Alibaba introduced Qwen3.5 on February 16, 2026, pairing open-weight release with a hosted 1M-context model and efficiency gains designed for AI agents.
MiniMax Releases M2.5 AI Models Promising Near Frontier Performance at a Fraction of the Cost
12 February 2026
MiniMax unveiled M2.5 and M2.5-Lightning AI models that approach frontier coding performance while sharply lowering costs, with OpenHands adding external support for long-run agent use.