Grok Imagine has released the opening episode of its AI-generated adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey, offering an early glimpse of Elon Musk’s ambition to bring the ancient Greek epic to the screen using artificial intelligence. Published on X on October 23, 2026, the approximately seven-minute episode was produced in collaboration with Wonder Studios and director … Read more
Every new frontier AI model triggers fresh speculation about how close we are to artificial general intelligence (AGI). Releases such as Anthropic’s Mythos and OpenAI’s Astra have renewed questions about how capable AI could become—and how far we still have to go before machines can match human intelligence across a broad range of tasks. But … Read more
The Shortcuts app has been part of Apple’s ecosystem since 2018, helping iPhone users automate everyday tasks without repeating the same steps manually. With Apple Intelligence integration, creating these automations has become more accessible. Instead of building a shortcut action by action, you can describe what you want in plain English and let AI assemble … Read more
Creating a professional presentation can take hours, from organizing research and writing slide content to choosing visuals and refining layouts. OpenAI is looking to simplify that process with ChatGPT Slides, a presentation-building feature that allows users to create, edit, and collaborate on slide decks directly within ChatGPT. Announced in OpenAI’s October 16 release notes, the … Read more
Artificial intelligence is reshaping journalism in ways that extend far beyond automated writing. From gathering public records and translating community news to analyzing complex financial documents, AI is changing how newsrooms operate, how reporters investigate stories, and how local publishers reach their audiences. For journalists who have spent years in the industry, the scale of … Read more
OpenAI is bringing ChatGPT closer to everyday browsing with an upgraded Chrome extension that lets users access the AI assistant without leaving the webpage they’re viewing. The integration adds a sidebar that can work alongside open websites, analyze information across multiple tabs, and, through ChatGPT Work, interact with websites to complete tasks. The move puts … Read more
Perplexity has introduced a new feature that allows users to run its Computer AI platform entirely on their own Mac, reducing reliance on cloud computing and giving users greater control over their data and AI spending. The update builds on Hybrid Compute, which Perplexity introduced in early September. That feature allowed users to divide AI … Read more
Walmart is developing new tools that will allow authorized AI agents to shop on behalf of customers, with spending limits and approval controls designed to keep automated purchases under control. The initiative includes two features: Agent Profiles and the Walmart Agent Gateway. Both will support Walmart and its warehouse retail subsidiary, Sam’s Club, as the … Read more
AI agents are creating new challenges for businesses trying to manage their technology budgets, with unpredictable usage charges becoming a bigger financial concern than consistently high costs. According to Splunk’s State of Observability 2026 report, 60% of surveyed organizations say sudden spikes in AI bills put more financial strain on their business than a higher … Read more
Hugging Face has introduced Carbon-X, an open-source AI model designed to help researchers analyze and generate DNA sequences using natural language. The model allows scientists to ask questions about genetic information in everyday language, potentially making advanced genomic research more accessible. Announced on Thursday, Carbon-X combines DNA analysis, sequence generation, and conversational interaction. Lewis Tunstall, … Read more