In this newsletter:

• Google launches AI-powered terminal assistant that codes and debugs
• Anthropic transforms Claude artifacts into a full AI app development platform
• Google Sheets gets an AI function that fills empty cells with smart content

Plus, you’ll find new AI tools and this week’s top AI news headlines!

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💻 Google Launches AI-Powered Terminal Assistant That Codes and Debugs

Google has released Gemini CLI, an open-source AI agent that brings natural language programming directly to developers' terminals. The tool lets programmers write, debug, and manage code using conversational prompts instead of traditional command-line syntax.

What's new:

• Gemini CLI brings AI directly into terminal environments
• Uses natural language prompts for coding and debugging tasks
• Free access with 60 requests per minute and 1,000 daily requests
• Powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro with a 1-million-token context window
• Open-source under Apache 2.0 license for community contributions
• Works across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms
• Built-in Google Search integration for real-time information
• Model Context Protocol support for external tool connections
• Can generate apps from PDFs, sketches, and multimodal inputs
• Automates complex tasks like code migrations and file operations
• Integration with Gemini Code Assist for professional developers

Why it matters:

Google is transforming how developers interact with their most essential tool by making terminal commands conversational. Instead of memorizing complex syntax, developers can describe what they want in plain English and let AI handle the technical implementation.

This simplifies advanced programming techniques and could significantly speed up development workflows while reducing the learning curve for new programmers.

👀 Read more about how Google's AI transforms terminal programming!

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🛠️ Anthropic Transforms Claude Artifacts into Full AI App Development Platform

Anthropic has upgraded its Claude Artifacts feature to let users create, share, and embed AI capabilities directly into apps without coding. The update includes a dedicated artifacts space and the ability to build interactive AI-powered applications that anyone can use and modify.

What's new:

• Dedicated artifacts space in the Claude app sidebar
• AI capabilities can be embedded directly into artifacts
• Create interactive apps, games, and tools through conversation
• Over 500 million artifacts created by millions of users
• Shareable apps with no API costs for creators or users
• Available to Free, Pro, and Max plan users
• Curated selection of projects for inspiration
• Apps work independently with Claude's intelligence built in
• Examples include AI tutors, games with smart NPCs, and data analysis tools
• Users authenticate with existing Claude accounts
• No deployment process needed for sharing
• Version control and forking capabilities
• Works on both mobile and desktop platforms

Why it matters:

Anthropic is simplifying app development by removing technical barriers that typically prevent non-developers from creating AI-powered tools. By handling API management, hosting, and deployment automatically, Claude Artifacts transforms anyone into an app creator through simple conversation.

This approach could accelerate AI adoption by making custom AI applications as easy to create as having a chat conversation.

👀 Read more about how Claude turns ideas into working apps!

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📊 Google Sheets Gets AI Function That Fills Empty Cells With Smart Content

Google has introduced the =AI() function in Google Sheets, allowing users to generate text, analyze data, and automate tasks using natural language prompts directly in spreadsheet cells. The feature brings Gemini AI's capabilities into everyday spreadsheet workflows without requiring complex formulas.

What's new:

• =AI() function uses natural language prompts in spreadsheet cells
• Generates text, summaries, and data analysis automatically
• Available through Google Workspace with Gemini Alpha program
• Works with sentiment analysis and content categorization
• Can process multiple data ranges simultaneously
• Supports translation and text classification tasks
• Integrates with existing spreadsheet data for context
• Up to 200 cells can be processed at once
• Fills empty cells based on patterns and prompts
• Available in Google Workspace Labs for testing
• Powered by the Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model
• Works alongside traditional spreadsheet functions

Why it matters:

Google is transforming spreadsheets from static data containers into intelligent analysis tools. The =AI() function eliminates the need for complex formulas or external tools for common data tasks like categorization and summarization.

This makes advanced data analysis much easier and could speed up work for anyone dealing with large amounts of data, whether it's customer feedback or inventory tracking.

👀 Read more about how AI transforms spreadsheet productivity!

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This Week's Top AI News Headlines:

• Meta Pushes Back on Sam Altman's Claim of $100 M Signing Bonuses in OpenAI Talent War (View Article)
• Google Boosts Gemini AI in Photos to Provide Faster, Smarter Visual Search With Enhanced Context Recognition (View Article)
• VR Startup Sesame Snaps Up Another Oculus Co‑Founder as it Expands its Team for Next‑Gen Mixed Reality Experiences (View Article)
• YouTube Tests Google’s AI “Overview” for Video Search, Surfacing Quick Summaries of Key Moments in Results (View Article)
• Suno Acquires WavTool, a Browser-Based AI Audio Editor, to Enhance Music Production Workflow (View Article)
• AI-Generated Fantasy Plants are Flooding Houseplant Communities, Leading to Misinformation, and Erosion of Real-World Engagement (View Article)
• WhatsApp Introduces Meta AI-Powered Message Summaries to Help Users Quickly Catch Up on Missed Conversations (View Article)
• Meta in Talks to Acquire Voice-Cloning Startup Play AI to Boost Voice Features Across its AI and Smart Devices (View Article)
• Google Launches Doppl, an Experimental App that Lets You Virtually Try On Outfits Using AI-Generated Avatars (View Article)

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