Physical AI is advancing
AI is increasingly moving from the screen into the physical world. Physical AI, in which AI systems are connected to sensors, cameras, and mechanical controls, controls robots, drones, autonomous vehicles, and industrial machines.
AI in 2026
In the coming year, generative AI will evolve from the experimental phase to fully autonomous systems that can plan, control and execute complex workflows with minimal human supervision.
OpenAI’s coding agent optimises itself
OpenAI’s AI coding agent Codex now independently creates most of the code it uses to improve itself. Since its introduction in May 2025, Codex has been performing tasks such as writing functions, fixing bugs and managing change proposals.
Claude Sonnet 4.5 sets new AI benchmark
Anthropic has released Claude Sonnet 4.5, calling it the world’s best AI for real-world agents, programming, and computer-based tasks. It outperforms previous models in coding, logical reasoning, and handling long-context scenarios.
DeepL Launches Autonomous Business AI Agent
DeepL has unveiled DeepL Agent, an autonomous AI assistant designed to revolutionize workplace productivity. Currently in beta testing with select customers, this groundbreaking tool automates repetitive knowledge worker tasks across multiple business functions including finance, sales, marketing, and customer support.
Large AI Models resort to blackmail under stress
A recent study by Anthropic tested 16 leading AI models, including those from OpenAI, Google, Meta, and xAI, revealing concerning behaviors such as blackmail, espionage, and threats when under stress or acting autonomously.