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.
Alibaba just dropped its Qwen 3.5 Medium series, featuring four models including Qwen3.5-Flash, 35B-A3B, 122B-A10B, and 27B. The team claims the 35B-A3B model outperforms the previous-generation 235B giant, proving architecture and RL can beat raw parameter scale. The Flash version also brings a default 1M context window and built-in agent tooling.
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.
Alibaba just open-sourced CoPaw, a personal AI assistant featuring a web UI and multi-channel messaging support. It connects directly with DingTalk, Lark, Discord, and iMessage, running locally via Ollama or MLX with MCP modular tools. Basically, you get automated cross-channel workflows and daily summaries without writing a single line of code.
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.
Google just restricted access to its Antigravity vibe coding platform for developers using the open-source agent OpenClaw, with some even reporting banned Google accounts. Google says users were siphoning Gemini tokens through third-party platforms outside its terms, degrading performance for others. The crackdown comes just a week after OpenClaw's creator joined OpenAI, prompting the tool to drop Google support entirely.
Anthropic just announced that Claude Code can automate legacy COBOL modernization, shrinking multi-year mainframe overhaul projects down to quarters. The tool maps code dependencies and automates analysis that previously required massive consulting teams, dealing an immediate blow to traditional IT service providers and triggering a 10% plunge in IBM shares.
OpenAI just added gpt-realtime-1.5 to its Realtime API to level up speech-to-speech interactions. The new model brings more reliable instruction following, improved tool calling, and better multilingual accuracy. Why it matters: developers building real-time voice agents can now have AI run tools and fetch data mid-conversation with far fewer glitches.
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.
Standard Intelligence just unveiled FDM-1, a computer-use foundation model trained on 11 million hours of screen recordings. Its custom video encoder packs nearly two hours of 30 FPS video into 1M tokens—50x more efficient than prior approaches—while an inverse dynamics model auto-labels mouse and keyboard actions. This unlocks long-horizon AI agents for complex tools like CAD.
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.
OpenAI just launched Frontier Alliances, partnering with McKinsey, BCG, Accenture, and Capgemini to help companies deploy and run autonomous "AI coworkers" at scale. The consulting giants will redesign enterprise workflows and integrate OpenAI’s Frontier platform directly into legacy systems. Why it matters: The bottleneck for enterprise AI is no longer raw model intelligence, but rewiring how companies actually get work done.
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.
Figure just put a fleet of seven Figure 03 humanoids into 24/7 autonomous operation at its California headquarters, powered by its Helix 02 neural network. The bots monitor their own battery telemetry, stepping onto 2 kW inductive charging docks and swapping tasks without human intervention. It marks a serious technical milestone for humanoid uptime, even if Figure hasn't disclosed what actual work they're doing yet.
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.
Anthropic just analyzed millions of interactions across Claude Code and its API to see how agent autonomy works in practice. The longest Claude Code sessions nearly doubled to over 45 minutes of autonomous work, while experienced users auto-approve actions over 40% of the time. Why it matters: Models can handle far more autonomy than we currently give them, and experienced humans are shifting from micromanaging to supervising from afar.
