Straight from the labs

Perplexity trusts GPT-6 Astra with end-to-end systems

Perplexity uses Astra to write communications, change software, and monitor production systems, and checks in much less frequently than with earlier models.

Cognition helps Devin test its own work with GPT‑6 Astra

GPT‑6 Astra improves Devin’s ability to test software and show that it works, with the goal of helping engineers review less code and ship more.

Rapidly scaling online storage to serve over 1 billion ChatGPT users

Learn how OpenAI evolved Habitat from a Python library into a globally distributed storage platform serving 1 billion ChatGPT users and 22M requests per second.

How a researcher uses Codex and ChatGPT to search for new antimicrobial molecules

César de la Fuente’s lab uses Codex and ChatGPT to search living and extinct genomes for antimicrobial candidates to fight drug-resistant infections.

The Gemini app is now available for Windows

We’re launching the Gemini app for Windows, the new desktop app built to work alongside your favorite tools and daily applications.

Now everyone can put data to work

Meet the Data agent in ChatGPT Work. Connect company data, uncover insights, and build interactive dashboards with AI using natural language.

Introducing ChatGPT for Financial Services

Expanding AI access and cyber defense for federal, state, local, and tribal governments

OpenAI and GSA will offer eligible federal, state, local, and tribal governments $0 license fees, 50% off usage, and expanded cyber defense support.

Build more natural voice experiences with GPT‑Live‑1 in the API

GPT‑Live‑1 brings natural, full-duplex voice conversations to the API, with stronger instruction following, custom voices, and telephony support.

Introducing the Agents API

Build and launch cloud agents with the Agents API, a managed service powered by the Codex harness for orchestration, long-running sessions, and tool use.

Cloudera and Mistral Partner to Bring Specialized, Sovereign Intelligence to Enterprise Data

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash Release

Paul Christiano joins OpenAI Foundation Board

Paul Christiano joins the OpenAI Foundation Board and its Safety and Security Committee, bringing experience in AI alignment, safety, and standards.

4 ways Gemini makes administrative chores quick and easy

People are turning to Gemini for help with complex government tasks, like filing taxes, preparing fines, and accessing social services.

The AI policy window is open. We need to act.

Chris Lehane argues that stronger AI capabilities require stronger safety evidence, shared standards, and durable policy action while the policy window remains open.

GPT-6 Astra: The next generation in intelligence for work

Meet GPT-6 Astra, OpenAI’s most capable model for business, with advanced reasoning, computer use, and stronger writing and design judgment.

Modernizing complex legacy code with AI agents.

Mistral raises €3B to make sovereign, open-weight AI the technology frontier

Create your best tracks yet with Lyria 3.5 in Gemini.

Lyria 3.5, our best-sounding music generation model, is now available in the Gemini app and the Gemini API. Lyria 3.5 brings more expressive vocals and richer musical ar…

Proactive cyber defense for governments and enterprises

The Fairwind Program is a limited access program for governments and trusted partners to use our cyber defense tools.

Introducing Gemini 3.8 Flash and 3.8 Flash Cyber

Gemini 3.8 Flash and 3.8 Flash Cyber deliver next-generation intelligence for agentic workflows and cybersecurity.

MrBeast partners with Gemini to turn impossibly big ideas into reality

Google is kicking off a multi-year partnership with Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, across Gemini and Google Health.

The latest AI news we announced in August 2026

Here are Google’s latest AI updates from August 2026

Introducing agentic video understanding with Gemini

We’re launching agentic video understanding across our latest Gemini models for improved accuracy and lower costs and token usage.

Developing Enterprise Frontier Safeguards with our customers

Improving our alignment and security efforts

Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash lets you build with more control

Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash brings a new suite of creative controls and generative video capabilities to developers.

Previewing the Model Hardware Standard

Expanding our support for scientists

7 ways to kick-start back to school using Gemini in Workspace

Get a jump on this semester by using Gemini in Google Workspace to organize your notes, track deadlines, prep for projects, and more.

Turn your voice into action with new productivity features in Gemini Live

We’re rolling out a major productivity upgrade to Gemini Live so you can use your voice to delegate your to-dos without missing a beat.

Intelligent transcription with Gemini 3.5 Transcribe

Now you can get more intelligent speech-to-text transcription with Gemini 3.5 Transcribe.

Funding better evaluations of AI’s impact on wellbeing

Mistral x HUMAIN

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp Release

Agentic Search. More accurate and efficient results from your AI systems.

How Claude’s text watermark works

DeepSeek-V4-Pro GA Release

In-region inference, open models, and new European infrastructure for sovereign AI.

Improving Fable 5's biology safeguards