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

Reka has released Reka Edge, a 7-billion parameter multimodal model designed for efficient image and video understanding. The model features a 16,384 token context window and is priced at $0.20 per million input and output tokens.

March 25, 2026

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product updateGoogle DeepMind

Google DeepMind launches Lyria 3 Pro with 3-minute track generation and structural awareness

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.

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Google Lyria 3 Pro extends AI music generation from 30 seconds to 3 minutes

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.

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OpenAI completes pretraining of 'Spud' model, Altman promises 'very strong' release in weeks

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.

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product updateAnthropic

Anthropic's Claude Code Auto Mode enables automatic execution of safe commands while blocking risky actions

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.

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product updateOpenAI

OpenAI shuts down Sora app with no explanation; Disney deal collapses

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.

2 min readvia 9to5google.com
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product updateOpenAI

OpenAI discontinues Sora video generator, ending $1B Disney deal

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+.

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changelogGoogle DeepMind

Google DeepMind's Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite generates websites in real time, 2.5x faster than predecessor

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.

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