Google Workspace introduces five AI upgrades
Google is expanding Gemini across Workspace with five AI upgrades designed to make everyday work faster and more connected. These include natural-language data analysis in Sheets, interactive visualizations, and reusable automations.
Better prompts for AI image editing
Powerful AI photo editing today depends less on the tool itself and more on clear instructions. On platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and Meta AI, the best results come from precise prompts about lighting, texture, mood, background, and realism.
Measures to reduce AI’s cognitive costs
AI is meant to reduce routine work, but research suggests it can also increase workload. Simple, recurring tasks may decrease, while demanding analysis, assessment, and oversight can grow significantly.
WordPress tool cuts web crawling costs
The British nonprofit organization The Chancery Lane Project has released a new open-source plugin for WordPress that could significantly reduce the cost and energy used when AI agents crawl websites.
Anthropic expands into legal services
The international commercial law firm Freshfields has entered into a multi-year partnership with Anthropic to develop AI-powered legal workflows and roll out Claude across the firm globally.
Desire for AI independence vs. actual AI usage
A recent Bitkom survey reveals a significant gap between digital ambitions and real-world usage in Germany. While 99% of respondents consider digital independence important, and 93% believe Germany is overly dependent on other countries.
Google Vids gets major AI upgrade
Google has rolled out a significant update for its tool Google Vids. The update integrates models like Veo 3.1 for high-quality video creation, Lyria 3 for custom music, and directable AI avatars.
Anthropic changes billing for Claude Code
Anthropic has announced that Claude Code subscribers will now have to pay extra to use third-party tools like OpenClaw, meaning these integrations are no longer included in the regular subscription.
Shadow AI calls for new control solutions
KiloClaw is a new platform designed to help companies better manage and monitor autonomous AI agents. At its core is the growing issue of “shadow AI,” where employees use AI tools on their own without official approval or oversight from IT.
AI system tracks saboteurs in the Baltic Sea
A new AI-powered surveillance system called “Kirmes,” developed by the Fraunhofer Center for Maritime Logistics and Services, is designed to detect spies and saboteurs in the Baltic Sea.