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.
OpenAI Shuts Down Sora Video Generator as Priorities Shift
24 March 2026
OpenAI is closing the Sora video generator after a brief expansion into a stand-alone AI video app, ending the consumer product while continuing related research.
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.
Google Launches Nano Banana 2 With Faster AI Image Generation
26 February 2026
Google released Nano Banana 2, also called Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, expanding AI image generation with real-time web search grounding and structured visual outputs.
Anthropic Launches Enterprise AI Agents Across Core Corporate Workflows
24 February 2026
Anthropic broadened its Enterprise AI Agents push with new Claude integrations across Slack, DocuSign, FactSet, and Gmail, prompting a rebound in software stocks.
Google Acquires ProducerAI as Lyria 3 Music Rolls Out in Gemini
24 February 2026
ProducerAI joins Google Labs as Google expands Lyria 3 music creation in Gemini, starting with 30-second tracks and SynthID watermarking.
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.