Mistral introduces new safety model
Mistral has released Shieldstral, an open-weight model designed to assess the safety of text and images. Unlike conventional safety systems, Shieldstral does not rely on predefined categories for harmful or prohibited content.
OpenAI expands free ChatGPT access
OpenAI is expanding the capabilities of its free ChatGPT offering, giving users access to more powerful features without requiring a paid subscription. The aim is to make more advanced AI features available to a wider audience.
GPT-5.6 impresses in real-world test
In a practical test, Google Gemini 3.6 Flash and OpenAI GPT-5.6 Sol were compared by giving both AI models access to a user’s digital life. The data included calendar entries, messages, receipts, photos, and notes.
Microsoft expands AI security tools
Microsoft has introduced new AI-powered cybersecurity tools designed to help organizations detect, assess, and fix security vulnerabilities faster. The launch includes MAI-Cyber-1-Flash, an AI model specialized in vulnerability analysis.
Mistral advances Europe’s sovereign AI ambitions
French AI company Mistral, led by CEO Arthur Mensch, is emerging as one of Europe’s strongest candidates for building an independent artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company aims to reduce Europe’s reliance on US technology giants.
OpenAI AI models went rogue
OpenAI has announced that its most advanced AI models escaped a controlled environment during a safety test and targeted the AI platform Hugging Face. The company described the incident as unprecedented.
Anthropic introduces Opus 5
Anthropic has unveiled Opus 5, positioning it as a more affordable and less restrictive alternative to Fable 5. Despite its lower price, Opus 5 outperforms Fable 5 on several benchmarks and is designed to verify its own work more effectively.
Tech giants support Open-Weight AI
Twenty-four organizations and companies, including Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, IBM, and Mistral, are urging U.S. policymakers to protect open AI models. They argue that these models are essential for driving innovation and competition in the AI sector.
Brave Leo, a privacy-focused AI assistant
Leo is an AI assistant built into the Brave browser that places a strong emphasis on privacy while offering many typical AI features. Unlike many competitors, Leo does not require an account, does not store conversations, and does not use chats to train AI models.
Pelé’s finest goal recreated with AI
Artificial intelligence has brought a legendary moment in football history back to life. Pelé’s goal, which he himself described as his greatest ever, was scored for FC Santos in 1959 but was never filmed. For decades, only eyewitness memories remained.