The AI race is picking up speed again
Google and Meta are putting pressure on OpenAI and Anthropic with powerful new AI models. Google’s Gemini 4 Argon is reportedly matching or outperforming its rivals on several benchmarks while also being significantly cheaper.
Germany clarifies its AI partnership plans
Germany’s Digital Ministry has denied that the country has abandoned a project with French AI company Mistral. The cooperation is continuing as planned, with promoting European AI solutions remaining a key objective.
Elorian unveils AI for visual reasoning
US-based AI startup Elorian has released its first model, Glimpse, which works directly with images and videos rather than relying solely on text descriptions. It can zoom in on image regions, extract video frames, and run code.
Mistral bets on Europe’s AI sovereignty
French AI company Mistral has unveiled ML4, a new model from its latest generation, also known as “Le Chonk.” The model is designed to strengthen Europe’s position in the global AI race.
OpenAI stops new model
OpenAI has canceled the planned release of GPT-6.1 Astra after internal tests revealed serious problems with AI safety and alignment. The model was scheduled to launch for ChatGPT and Codex in October.
Gemini 4 Argon strengthens cybersecurity
Google has introduced Gemini 4 Argon, a new AI model designed for complex, long-running tasks in software development, business, and cybersecurity. Its main focus is defensive cybersecurity.
Anthropic releases Claude Opus 5.5
Anthropic’s Claude Opus 5.5 offers lower pricing, faster results, and strong performance for coding and other demanding professional tasks. Input tokens cost $4 per million, while output tokens cost $20.
Europe’s missing voice in AI Safety
Europe has so far played a relatively small role in the global debate over AI safety, despite the EU’s strong regulatory influence. Its reliance on AI models from the US and China limits its ability to shape technological development.
China is closing the gap
China is closing the gap with the U.S. in artificial intelligence, despite restrictions on access to advanced chips and technologies. Companies such as Moonshot AI, DeepSeek, and Alibaba have developed powerful and competitive models.
New AI model for smarter automation
Diogo Almeida, a former OpenAI researcher who worked on the development of ChatGPT, has introduced Jev through his startup TypeSafe AI. Unlike large language models, Jev doesn’t generate text.