OpenAI's updated GPT-5.5 Instant is better at shopping, complex constraints, and understanding user intent — and it's already in the API

OpenAI is moving away from models that require heavy hand-holding and toward systems that can better infer the user’s goal, ...

Xiaomi's HarnessX rewrites its own AI scaffolding mid-task — and smaller models gain the most

Xiaomi's HarnessX autonomously rewrites AI agent harnesses mid-execution, delivering +14.5% avg performance gains — and +44% ...
Opinion

Chrome's next update will kill your adblocker - and make the web less safe

Under-the-hood changes in Google's browser - aimed at improving privacy, security, and performance - will reduce the control you have over your browsing experience.
Search Engine Land

Google Ads API v24.2 adds AI transparency, stronger security and new reporting

API v24.2 introduces AI visibility tools, stronger security controls and new PMax reporting features for advertisers and developers. Google has released Google Ads API v24.2, an update that introduces ...

New York City Council candidate is accused of forgery over AI-generated posts

A former New York City Council candidate has been charged with forgery over allegations he used artificial intelligence to post fake endorsements and news articles on social media.