The DecoderAug 12
Microsoft's new MAI Code 1.1 Flash gets crushed by Deepseek on both price and performance
Microsoft released MAI Code 1.1 Flash, a code model for GitHub Copilot. However, it was outperformed by a cheaper alternative, Deepseek V4 Flash.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT desktop app for Linux
OpenAI has released a desktop app for ChatGPT on Linux, expanding the platform's availability. This move allows Linux users to access ChatGPT's features directly from their desktops.
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Legal startup founder Robert Mahari joins Anthropic to lead Claude's push into law practices
Robert Mahari, a founder of a legal startup, has joined Anthropic to lead the expansion of their AI model, Claude, into the law industry. As the "Head of Claude for Legal," Mahari will help deploy Claude to law practices, potentially changing how lawyers work. This move could bring AI-powered tools to small law firms and solo practitioners.
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Gemini App Hits 1 Billion Users Faster Than Any Other Google Product - PYMNTS.com
The Gemini app has reached 1 billion users, making it the fastest Google product to reach this milestone. This achievement demonstrates the app's massive user adoption.
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Google launches five new Pixel devices, array of Gemini Intelligence features - SiliconANGLE
Google has released five new Pixel devices with advanced features, including Gemini Intelligence capabilities. These devices aim to enhance user experience and productivity.
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Claude will begin digitally watermarking marking AI-generated text and images — Anthropic details how it'll comply with the EU's Artificial Intelligence Act - Tom's Hardware
Anthropic's AI model, Claude, will add digital watermarks to AI-generated content to comply with the EU's AI Act. This change aims to improve transparency and accountability.
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Google's Gemini is losing market share to ChatGPT and Claude according to new market data
Google's Gemini AI chatbot is losing market share to competitors like ChatGPT and Claude. This shift is evident across multiple market data sources.
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OpenAI-backed Thrive Holdings raises $2B to bring AI to the enterprise
Thrive Holdings, backed by OpenAI, has secured $2 billion in funding. This brings the company's valuation to $12 billion.
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SpaceXAI's Grok 4.6 matches OpenAI's best model and undercuts it on price
SpaceXAI's new AI model, Grok 4.6, has matched the performance of OpenAI's top model, GPT-5.6 Sol, in certain tasks, while being significantly cheaper. This is a notable achievement in the AI field.
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