ANTHROPIC π₯: Claude Code usage limits have been reset!
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AI space feels like a battleground these days tbh.
Thatβs new π
AI space feels like a battleground these days tbh.
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OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra across ChatGPT and API
OpenAI launched GPT-6 Astra, a computer-use and software model rolling out across ChatGPT, API, Azure, and AWS.
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OpenAI launched GPT-6 Astra, a computer-use and software model rolling out across ChatGPT, API, Azure, and AWS.
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OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra across ChatGPT and API
GPT-6 Astra is rolling out to ChatGPT paid plans and major cloud APIs with faster computer use, new Codex context memory and stronger safeguards.
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> This is GPT-6, a new generation of intelligence. Astra is state-of-the-art in coding, computer use, science, and professional work. Give it a hard problem, a half-formed idea, or anything you've been meaning to build. See where it takes you.
* Got it on a Business (not Business Premium) plan already.
** Plus users should have it as well!
> This is GPT-6, a new generation of intelligence. Astra is state-of-the-art in coding, computer use, science, and professional work. Give it a hard problem, a half-formed idea, or anything you've been meaning to build. See where it takes you.
* Got it on a Business (not Business Premium) plan already.
** Plus users should have it as well!
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DAILY AI BRIEF π β Sept 4 OPENAI π₯: > GPT-6 Astra is officially out β SOTA across computer use, coding, science, and cyber. 98% FrontierMath Tier 4, 63% / 99.9% on ARC-AGI-3 (standard vs adapter harness), 100% ExploitBench. > Not in your ChatGPT dropdownβ¦
DAILY AI BRIEF π β Sept 5
OPENAI π₯
ANTHROPIC π₯
GOOGLE π₯
META π₯
* Used Grok to compose this brief, cherry-picking the news and doing some post-editing.
OPENAI π₯
- Astra is rolled out to all Plus and Business β not just Pro / Enterprise. API live at $10 / $50. GPT-6 Pro in Chat is Astra.
- Full banked reset today for Plus, Pro, and Business. Lands EOD. Create or upgrade before 8pm PT and you get it too.
- Tibo: internal Astra pulled some shipping plans 6 months forward to DevDay.
ANTHROPIC π₯
Claude Code
weekly limits reset
Friday β
Max plans only
. Fable 5.1 + long weekend. Pro/Team did not get this flush.
GOOGLE π₯
Lyria 3.5
is in Gemini, AI Studio, and the API. Better vocals, richer arrangements, short or full tracks. Tools > Create music.
META π₯
Muse Spark 1.3 max
is public in Muse Code and the Meta Model API. Wang: use max even if you already tried high / xhigh.
* Used Grok to compose this brief, cherry-picking the news and doing some post-editing.
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OpenAI is testing a new Writing Style feature for ChatGPT.
> Users can connect documents, emails and messaging apps as reference examples.
> ChatGPT will be able to write text in βuserβs voiceβ, based on provided references.
> Availability is limited to a small group of users.
> Users can connect documents, emails and messaging apps as reference examples.
> ChatGPT will be able to write text in βuserβs voiceβ, based on provided references.
> Availability is limited to a small group of users.
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Google keeps transforming Gemini desktop into superapp
Google is testing major Gemini desktop upgrades: Ask and Assign modes, folder-scoped agent tasks, remote computer links, local app control, Obsidian support, customization options, Finder integration, and prep for future models.
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Google is testing major Gemini desktop upgrades: Ask and Assign modes, folder-scoped agent tasks, remote computer links, local app control, Obsidian support, customization options, Finder integration, and prep for future models.
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Google keeps transforming Gemini desktop into superapp
Closed tests of Gemini desktop add Ask and Assign modes, Obsidian connections and a Finder action. Public release timing remains unclear.
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GOOGLE π₯: Gemini desktop app keeps being transformed into a superapp with "Ask" and "Assign" modes, computer use, and more!
> Nano Banana 2.5 Flash is in the works.
> Integration with Obsidian spotted.
> Users will also be able to "Ask Gemini" directly from Finder.
> Nano Banana 2.5 Flash is in the works.
> Integration with Obsidian spotted.
> Users will also be able to "Ask Gemini" directly from Finder.
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Grok Imagine Agent got an upgrade and is now using Image 2.0 image model underneath.
> "Make me an ad banner for @testingcatalog"
That's quite a good result π
> "Make me an ad banner for @testingcatalog"
That's quite a good result π
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SpaceXAI did a usage reset for all Grok Bot users.
I was planning to properly test those for a while. Looks like it the time since Astra ate all my banked resets already.
I was planning to properly test those for a while. Looks like it the time since Astra ate all my banked resets already.
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GPT-6 Astra from OpenAI claimed a top spot on WebDev Arena, surpassing recently released Claude Fable 5.1 by 35 points.
> βIt also reshapes the Pareto frontier as the best-performing model at $40/Mtoken, which matches the latest Claude model pricing.β
Are we set to hit 2k by the end of this year?
> βIt also reshapes the Pareto frontier as the best-performing model at $40/Mtoken, which matches the latest Claude model pricing.β
Are we set to hit 2k by the end of this year?
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Visiting IFA 2026 Berlin today!
IRL testing time π
IFA is a major annual Berlin trade show where global brands unveil new consumer electronics, home appliances, and future technology.
IRL testing time π
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IFM releases K2 Horizon: 6 models with full training record
IFM released K2 Horizon, six Apache 2.0 language models from 0.9B to 375B parameters, with training code, logs, checkpoints, evaluations, and documented reward-hacking cases, emphasizing reproducibility and auditability.
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IFM released K2 Horizon, six Apache 2.0 language models from 0.9B to 375B parameters, with training code, logs, checkpoints, evaluations, and documented reward-hacking cases, emphasizing reproducibility and auditability.
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IFM releases K2 Horizon: 6 models with full training record
The Institute of Foundation Models published six K2 Horizon models, ranging from 0.9B to 375B, along with code, checkpoints, logs, and evaluations.
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