Reka releases Reka Edge, a 7B multimodal model for efficient image and video understanding

Google DeepMind introduced Lyria 3 Pro, an advanced music generation model capable of creating tracks up to 3 minutes long with structural awareness of musical composition elements like intros, verses, choruses, and bridges. The model is rolling out across multiple Google products including Vertex AI, Google Vids, Gemini app, and the new ProducerAI collaborative tool.

Google has expanded its Lyria 3 music generation model to create tracks up to three minutes long—six times longer than the previous 30-second limit. The new Lyria 3 Pro adds granular control over song structure including intros, choruses, and bridges, and integrates across Google's product ecosystem including Gemini, Vertex AI, and the recently acquired ProducerAI platform.

Opera has rolled out an update to Opera One that allows users to pin Google Gemini to the browser sidebar, eliminating the need to switch tabs when accessing the AI assistant. The update also adds Google Translate to the sidebar and expands split-screen functionality from two to four tabs.

OpenAI has completed pretraining on a new model codenamed 'Spud,' according to an internal memo from CEO Sam Altman reported by The Information. Altman claims the company expects a 'very strong model' within weeks that can 'really accelerate the economy.' To free compute resources, OpenAI will shut down its Sora video generation app.

Anthropic has launched an auto mode for Claude Code that blocks potentially dangerous autonomous actions before execution. The feature, now available as a research preview for Team plan users, acts as a middle ground between constant user oversight and unrestricted agent autonomy.

Anthropic has released Auto Mode for Claude Code, a middle-ground safety feature that automatically executes safe local operations while blocking risky actions like external deployments and mass deletions. A Claude Sonnet 4.6 classifier evaluates each command based on conversation context, and the system reverts to manual approval after three consecutive blocks or twenty total blocks. The feature is available as a research preview for Team plan users, with Enterprise and API access expected shortly.

OpenAI announced the shutdown of its Sora standalone video generation app on X, though the company provided no explanation for the decision. The closure kills a partnership deal with Disney that would have allowed Sora to generate videos using Disney IP. Video generation capabilities may remain available through other OpenAI channels.

OpenAI announced Tuesday it will shut down Sora, the video generation app that launched publicly in December 2024. The shutdown comes as OpenAI refocuses on business and productivity applications and faces intensifying competition from ByteDance's SeeDance 2.0 and Google's Veo.

OpenAI announced the discontinuation of Sora, its consumer video generation app and API. The shutdown follows declining user engagement and aligns with OpenAI's strategic pivot toward enterprise AI products and robotics research, with Disney exiting a planned $1 billion investment.

Anthropic has released auto mode for Claude Code in research preview, enabling the AI to execute actions it deems safe without waiting for user approval. The feature uses built-in safeguards to block risky actions and prompt injection attacks, while automatically proceeding with safe operations.

OpenAI announced Tuesday that it is discontinuing Sora, its video generation tool launched in late 2024, along with both the standalone app and developer API access. The shutdown also terminates Disney's $1 billion investment deal announced in December, which included licensing Disney characters for use within Sora and plans to distribute AI-generated videos on Disney+.

Google DeepMind released Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite, a model that generates functional websites in real time through a new pseudo-browser demo. The model achieves first response token 2.5 times faster than Gemini 2.5 Flash and outputs over 360 tokens per second, though output pricing has tripled from $0.40 to $1.50 per million tokens.