Anthropic is changing its pricing for the Claude Fable 5 AI model, introducing usage-based fees for subscribers starting July 12. This marks a shift from flat subscriptions, potentially testing consumer willingness to pay for advanced AI.
Microsoft has hired Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind and Inflection AI, to lead its new MAI Superintelligence Team. Suleyman, now CEO of Microsoft AI, aims to solve concrete problems with controllable, humanity-serving AI, contrasting with Meta's similar initiative. He emphasized a disciplined, evidence-based culture focused on scientific rigor and user empathy.
Apple and Google are launching new consumer AI products, including an upgraded Siri app, while OpenAI focuses on enterprise solutions and plans an IPO. This divergence highlights different strategies in the AI market, with tech giants subsidizing consumer use to maintain ecosystem loyalty.
AI researcher Gu Quanquan, who led foundational AI research for TikTok owner ByteDance, has announced his departure. He was instrumental in releasing the company's latest AI model, Seed 2.0, and directed efforts in the large language model race.
Google's Gemini Spark, a 24/7 agentic AI assistant, aids in digital life management, integrating with Google productivity apps. While useful for tasks like shopping research, packing lists, and event planning, its standalone branding and lack of Google Keep integration are notable drawbacks.
