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OpenAI opened GPT-5.2 Codex to developers via the Responses API, making its latest coding model available with improved capabilities for bug hunting and cybersecurity and a higher price point.

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Google introduced a Gemini "Personal Intelligence" feature that connected Gemini to Gmail, Google Photos, and YouTube to leverage user data for more personalized assistant responses.

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The US Senate passed legislation that allowed victims of sexualized AI-generated images to sue creators, following a surge of deepfakes on X linked to Grok.

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Anthropic expanded its experimental Labs team by adding Instagram co-founder Mike Krieger to lead the unit alongside Ben Mann, and Microsoft was reported to be one of Anthropic's largest customers, spending nearly $500 million per year on its models.

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Apple and Google struck an expanded agreement that relegated OpenAI's ChatGPT to a backup option on iPhone.

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https://the-decoder.com/openai-opens-gpt-5-2-codex-to-developers-through-the-responses-api/

OpenAI opens GPT-5.2 Codex to developers through the Responses API

OpenAI's latest coding model is now available through the Responses API, with improved capabilities for bug hunting and cybersecurity, but at a higher price point.

the-decoder.com

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https://the-decoder.com/google-taps-its-massive-data-advantage-with-new-gemini-feature/

Google taps its massive data advantage with new Gemini feature

Google knows where you went on vacation, what you bought, and who you email. Now that knowledge is supposed to make your AI assistant smarter. The new "Personal Intelligence" feature connects Gemini with Gmail, Google Photos, and YouTube—an advantage competitors can't match, if it works as intended.

the-decoder.com

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https://the-decoder.com/after-groks-deepfake-flood-senate-passes-bill-letting-victims-take-creators-to-court/

After Grok's deepfake flood, Senate passes bill letting victims take creators to court

The US Senate responds to the flood of sexualized AI images on Elon Musk's platform X with new legislation that would let victims sue creators.

the-decoder.com

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https://the-decoder.com/anthropics-labs-team-gets-a-shake-up-as-instagram-co-founder-mike-krieger-joins-experimental-ai-unit/

Anthropic's Labs team gets a shake-up as Instagram co-founder Mike Krieger joins experimental AI unit

Anthropic is expanding its experimental Labs team, putting Instagram co-founder Mike Krieger at the helm alongside Ben Mann. The unit has already produced hits like Claude Code and the Model Context Protocol.

the-decoder.com

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https://the-decoder.com/despite-openai-partnership-microsoft-is-one-of-anthropics-biggest-customers/

Despite OpenAI partnership, Microsoft is one of Anthropic's biggest customers

Microsoft is spending nearly $500 million a year on Anthropic's AI models, likely to strengthen its negotiating position with OpenAI.

the-decoder.com

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https://the-decoder.com/new-apple-google-deal-pushes-chatgpt-to-the-sidelines-on-iphone/

New Apple-Google deal pushes ChatGPT to the sidelines on iPhone

Apple's expanded partnership with Google relegates ChatGPT to a backup option on iPhone.

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