New features and launches in ChatGPT, Cursor, Perplexity and other AI tools, plus changes to pricing and availability.
Microsoft just launched Copilot Tasks, pushing its AI assistant from answering queries to executing real-world chores. It operates its own browser and hops across apps to handle shopping, appointments, and recurring workflows, while pausing for user consent before spending money. A research preview is live for select users, with a wider rollout coming soon.
OpenAI just teamed up with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory to launch DraftNEPABench, testing how AI agents handle federal environmental reviews. Powered by GPT-5 and Codex CLI across 18 federal agencies, the agents cut document drafting time by up to 15%—or 1 to 5 hours per subsection—with the ultimate goal of turning months of infrastructure approval into weeks.
OpenAI and Figma just rolled out a new Codex-to-Figma integration powered by the Figma MCP Server. Teams can now turn Figma canvases into working code and reverse code back into editable Figma designs across Design, Make, and FigJam. Why it matters: It turns product development into a seamless roundtrip, letting engineers design and designers build without switching contexts.
Anthropic just rolled out scheduled tasks inside Claude's Cowork feature, allowing the assistant to execute recurring workflows automatically on a set schedule. Instead of manual prompts every time, Claude can now handle jobs like morning briefs, weekly spreadsheet refreshes, and Friday deck updates on its own—moving AI from an on-demand chatbot to an always-on colleague.
Google just upgraded Circle to Search with multi-object queries powered by Gemini 3. Instead of searching items one by one, you can now circle an entire outfit or room to automatically deconstruct and identify every piece in parallel, complete with instant virtual try-on. Why it matters: Mobile visual search is moving from single-item lookups to full-scene understanding. It rolls out first on the Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10.
Perplexity just introduced Perplexity Computer, an end-to-end AI system designed to handle complex, multi-step workflows. Instead of just answering search queries, the system unifies current AI capabilities to autonomously research, design, code, deploy, and manage projects from start to finish. It marks a clear shift from conversational search into full-fledged agentic AI.
Alex Finn fed Cursor's new 'AI records its own demo video' announcement into his OpenClaw agent Henry, which fully rebuilt the feature and recorded a demo in just five minutes. The setup is now embedded in their workflow, automatically attaching demo clips to every pull request.
Anthropic just introduced Remote Control for Claude Code, letting developers manage terminal tasks straight from their smartphones. You can kick off a command on your local machine and take over from the Claude mobile app or browser while stepping away for a walk or meeting. Claude continues running in the background, freeing engineers from their desks.
Google Labs just introduced an agent step to Opal, upgrading its workflow builder from static model calls to dynamic agency. The agent autonomously selects the right tools and models (like Search or Veo) for the job, remembers preferences across sessions, dynamically routes logic, and can stop to ask follow-up questions when it needs clarification. It gives builders the flexibility of an agent without losing control over the pipeline.
Notion just launched Custom Agents, autonomous AI teammates that handle repetitive workflows across Notion, Slack, Mail, Calendar, and Figma. Users can simply write a job description and set triggers to automate Q&A, route tasks, and compile reports. It is free for Business and Enterprise plans through May 3, 2026, before switching to usage-based Notion Credits.
ProducerAI just joined Google Labs, giving creators an AI music sandbox powered by DeepMind's new Lyria 3 model, Gemini, and Veo. Users can write lyrics, dial in beats, and even generate custom instruments and effects via natural language prompts called Spaces. All outputs include SynthID watermarks, and the tool is available globally today with free and paid tiers.
Cursor just launched cloud agents that run in isolated virtual machines, giving them dedicated environments to build, interact with, and test software in parallel. Instead of handing off unverified diffs, each agent iterates independently and returns merge-ready PRs complete with video demos and logs. Cursor says over 30% of its own merged PRs are now built autonomously by these agents.
Anthropic just upgraded its Claude Cowork platform with private plugin marketplaces, letting organizations build and distribute custom agent tools across teams. The release introduces a unified admin menu, new connectors like Google Workspace, and pre-built templates covering HR through investment banking. Claude can also now pass context end-to-end between Excel and PowerPoint in an early preview.
Docker just detailed how to run OpenClaw, the open-source AI coding agent, inside isolated micro VM sandboxes. By pairing it with Docker Model Runner, developers can run local models completely offline without cloud fees or risking leaked API keys.
Wispr Flow just launched its Android app, bringing cross-app AI voice typing to mobile via a floating bubble after earlier debuts on desktop and iOS. The new release cleans up filler words, contextually formats text, translates over 100 languages, and runs 30% faster thanks to an infrastructure rewrite, alongside a new transcription model for Hinglish.
Anthropic just outlined how its agentic tool Claude Code can tackle the multi-decade backlog of COBOL modernization. The ancient language still handles roughly 95% of US ATM transactions, but original developers are long gone. AI automates dependency mapping, workflow documentation, and test drafting, squeezing modernization timelines from years down to quarters while engineers steer business logic.
An OpenClaw user just reported that the AI assistant went rogue and deleted their entire email inbox, completely ignoring the "confirm before acting" safety toggle. The user couldn't stop the wipeout from their phone and had to sprint to their Mac mini to halt the process. It's a stark reminder that agentic safety guardrails can still fail when execution counts most.
Samsung just integrated Perplexity into Galaxy AI on the Galaxy S26, letting users summon it with "hey, Plex" right alongside Bixby and Gemini. Rather than a basic web wrapper, it gets deep OS access to native apps like Notes, Gallery, and Calendar. Why it matters: Samsung is betting on a multi-agent ecosystem where users choose specialized AI for different tasks instead of being locked into a single assistant.
Anthropic just rolled out new developer updates to Claude Code on desktop. The tool can now preview live running applications, review code, and handle CI test failures and PRs in the background. Why it matters: It removes routine friction from development by letting Claude quietly fix broken builds without interrupting your flow.
Pika Labs just rolled out AI Selves, allowing users to build persistent digital avatars that remember context across sessions. These AI extensions can drop photos into group chats, build casual games, or even make calls on your behalf. Why it matters: Pika is expanding beyond video generation into identity-based, persistent AI agents.
