In this newsletter:

• Google launches Search Live for real-time visual AI search
• Microsoft adds Claude AI to 365 Copilot, easing OpenAI dependence
• Alibaba launches Qwen3-Max, partners with Nvidia, and $53B global AI expansion

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

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🔍 Google launches Search Live for real-time visual AI search

Google officially rolled out Search Live nationwide, letting US users point their phone camera at any object and have real-time conversations with Gemini AI to identify items, troubleshoot problems, or get instant answers about their surroundings.

What's new:

• Live icon appears under search bar in Google app for iOS and Android
• Real-time conversational AI powered by Gemini models
• Camera provides a visual context while you speak naturally
• Also accessible through Google Lens with automatic camera mode
• No beta signup or invite required after months of limited testing
• Traditional web links still appear alongside AI responses
• US English only for initial launch

How it works:

• Point the camera at confusing cables to identify HDMI 2.1 ports
• Scan unfamiliar landmarks while traveling for instant info
• Troubleshoot devices by showing them to the AI
• Get help choosing products by scanning store shelves
• Ask questions about plants, objects, or technical equipment
• Combines visual recognition with conversational responses

Why it matters:

While competitors like OpenAI explore multimodal AI, Google leverages its unique advantage of owning the world's most comprehensive web index, combined with Gemini's conversational abilities.

This transforms smartphones into real-time problem-solving tools, moving beyond traditional text-based search toward natural, visual conversations that could redefine how people access information in everyday situations.

👀 Read how Google transforms search with live AI!

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🤝 Microsoft Adds Claude AI to 365 Copilot, Easing OpenAI Dependence

Microsoft announced it's adding Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 4 and Opus 4.1 models to Microsoft 365 Copilot, giving business users their first choice between AI providers and signaling a strategic shift away from exclusive reliance on OpenAI.

Where Claude is available:

Researcher agent:

• Choose between OpenAI's reasoning models or Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.1
• Complex analysis tasks like market strategies and industry trend reports
• Works across emails, chats, meetings, and organizational files
• Simple "Try Claude" button for model switching

Copilot Studio:

• Both Claude Sonnet 4 and Opus 4.1 are available for custom agent building
• Mix-and-match models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Azure Model Catalog
• Enterprise-grade agents for workflow automation and deep reasoning
• Drop-down menu selection within the platform

Rollout details:

• Available now through Frontier Program for licensed customers
• Administrators must enable access in Microsoft 365 admin center
• Models hosted on Amazon Web Services, not Microsoft Azure
• Subject to Anthropic's terms of service, not Microsoft's agreements
• Production availability expected by the end of the year

Why it matters:

While Microsoft has invested over $13 billion in OpenAI and built its AI strategy around GPT models, this integration marks a decisive move toward AI diversification.

With internal testing showing Claude outperforming OpenAI in specific productivity workflows, Microsoft is hedging against over-dependence on a single provider while giving enterprise customers flexibility to choose optimal models for different business needs.

👀 Read how Microsoft diversifies beyond OpenAI!

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🚀 Alibaba Launches Qwen3-Max, Partners With Nvidia, and $53B Global AI Expansion

Alibaba announced its trillion-parameter Qwen3-Max AI model alongside a strategic Nvidia partnership and expanded data center investment plans at the Apsara Conference, positioning the Chinese tech giant as a direct competitor to Western AI leaders.

Qwen3-Max specifications:

• Over 1 trillion parameters, Alibaba's largest model ever
• Trained on 36 trillion tokens with advanced architecture
• 262,144-token context window for million-word inputs
• Two versions: live Instruct and upcoming "Thinking" model
• Compatible APIs with OpenAI for developer migration
• Closed-source commercial model, unlike previous releases

Performance benchmarks:

• Top-3 global ranking on Text Arena, beating GPT-5-Chat
• 69.6 score on SWE-Bench coding benchmark
• 74.8 on Tau2-Bench, outperforming Claude and DeepSeek
• Superior autonomous agent capabilities
• Excels at code generation and multi-step reasoning

Infrastructure expansion:

• ¥380 billion ($53B) three-year AI investment commitment
• CEO pledges additional spending beyond the original plan
• New data centers to support trillion-parameter training
• Nvidia partnership for advanced GPU infrastructure

Why it matters:

While Western labs pursue smaller, efficient models, Alibaba's trillion-parameter approach demonstrates China's commitment to frontier AI competition.

With top international benchmark performance and strong Asian language capabilities, Qwen3-Max positions Alibaba as a credible alternative to OpenAI and Google, particularly as the company scales infrastructure to support the most demanding AI workloads.

👀 Read how Alibaba challenges Western AI dominance!

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This Week's Top AI News Headlines:

• Developers Tap Apple’s Local AI Models in iOS 26 to Power Features Across Apps Like Day One, MoneyCoach, and LookUp (View Article)
• OpenAI Says GPT-5 Matches Human Experts in 40% of Tasks Across Healthcare, Finance, and Other Key Industries (View Article)
• Microsoft Tests Microfluidic Cooling to Boost AI Chip Performance and Cut Data Center Energy Use (View Article)
• Anthropic Reaches $1.5 Billion Settlement Over AI Training, With Authors Set to Receive Payments for Used Works (View Article)
• Google Expands Gemini in Sheets to Explain Formula Errors and Offer Step-by-Step Fixes (View Article)
• OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Pulse to Deliver Personalized Morning Research Digests for Pro Users (View Article)
• Google DeepMind Unveils Gemini Robotics 1.5, Letting Robots Use Web Search to Plan and Share Complex Tasks (View Article)
• Lionsgate Partners With Runway on AI Film Model but Faces Setbacks From Small Training Catalog and Technical Issues (View Article)
• Microsoft Makes Windows ML Widely Available, Enabling AI Features in Apps Like Adobe Premiere, McAfee, and Topaz Labs (View Article)
• Spotify Introduces AI Disclosure Standards and Crackdowns on Impersonation and Spam to Protect Artists (View Article)
• Google Vids Adds AI Scripts, Voiceovers, and Music to Transform Slides Into Full Presentations (View Article)
• Google Labs Launches Mixboard, an AI Moodboard Tool for Generating and Editing Visual Design Ideas (View Article)
• Former Spotify Executives Launch Oboe, an AI Education Platform That Generates Custom Courses From User Prompts (View Article)
• Google Adds Gemini AI Sidekick to Android Games, Offering Real-Time Hints and Voice Assistance via In-Game Overlay (View Article)
• Steph Curry’s Penny Jar Capital Backs Burnt, a Y Combinator AI Startup Automating Food Supply Chain Orders (View Article)
• Neon, App Store’s No. 2 Social Platform, Pays Users to Record Calls and Sells Transcripts to AI Companies (View Article)
• Tech Investor Peter Thiel Frames AI Regulation as Apocalyptic Threat in Lecture Series (View Article)

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