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OpenAI Releases GPT-5.2 Amid AI Arms Race
OpenAI launched GPT-5.2 following a 'code red' alert from Google's competing models, intensifying the AI competition. The release underscores rapid product launches in the sector. This positions OpenAI ahead in advanced model capabilities.
Resolve AI Hits $1 Billion Valuation in Series A
Resolve AI, founded by ex-Splunk executives, achieved unicorn status with Series A funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. The startup focuses on AI-powered incident resolution for system failures.
Investors continue pouring billions into AI tools.
Cursor Acquires Graphite in AI Coding Consolidation
AI code editor Cursor acquired Graphite, signaling consolidation among AI coding tools. This move strengthens Cursor's position in the competitive market. Open-source alternatives like Mistral's new agent are gaining ground.
US DOE Signs AI Deals with Big Tech for Genesis Mission
The US Department of Energy partnered with 24 organizations including Microsoft, Google, Nvidia, and OpenAI to advance AI in scientific research. The Genesis Mission targets nuclear energy, quantum computing, and more. It aims to boost productivity and reduce foreign tech reliance.
Google Launches Gemini 3 Flash Model
Google released Gemini 3 Flash, a faster model with improved multimodal capabilities for text, images, and video. It offers lower latency and cost for everyday apps and developer use.
This enhances Google's AI offerings in real-world applications.
InstallAware X18 Launched for Cross-Platform Installers
InstallAware unveiled X18, supporting Linux, macOS, Windows, and Azure for seamless installers without royalties. It handles MSIX, APPX, and virtualization, cutting development time.
The December 18 release aids agile teams and startups.
Zoom Launches AI Companion 3.0 with Agentic Workflows
Zoom's AI Companion 3.0 expands to browser access, low-code automation, and multi-model orchestration. It retrieves info across meetings and apps, generates documents.
This advances productivity in collaborative software.
ByteDance Transfers TikTok US Control to New JV
ByteDance signed agreements to shift TikTok US operations to a joint venture with Oracle and others, averting a ban. The deal addresses data security and governance concerns.
It ensures US control over data protection.
Coursera and Udemy Announce Merger Agreement
Coursera merged with Udemy to combine learning platforms and AI-powered skills tools. The deal expands global reach and innovation in education software.
CEO Greg Hart highlighted talent transformation benefits.
Microsoft Introduces Promptions for Better Prompting
Microsoft launched Promptions, an open-source UI reducing prompt trial-and-error with guided options. It generates controls for tone, length, and format from context.
This improves user interaction with AI models.
Zencoder Releases Zenflow Desktop App for AI Engineering
Zencoder debuted Zenflow, a free app for AI orchestration with structured workflows and multi-agent verification. Model-agnostic, it supports Anthropic, OpenAI, and Gemini.
It shifts industry to AI-First Engineering.
Mistral Drops New Open-Source AI Coding Agent
Mistral released an autonomous software engineering agent rivaling proprietary models. It narrows the gap between open and closed AI in coding.
This boosts accessible AI development tools.