OpenAI doubles prices with GPT-5.5 'Spud' 🥔

Google is bringing Gemini-powered automation to Chrome Enterprise that handles web-based tasks with human oversight, while also giving IT teams tools to detect and block unsanctioned AI agents in the workplace. This dual strategy combines productivity features with security controls that could cement Google's position in enterprise AI adoption.

TechCrunch

Google is bringing its AI Overviews summarization feature to Gmail for Workspace users, enabling natural language queries that generate instant summaries across multiple emails. The feature, previously limited to premium consumer subscribers, is now rolling out to business, enterprise, and education customers.

TechCrunch

OpenAI released GPT-5.5 with doubled pricing and advanced agentic capabilities, marking progress toward a unified 'super app' while maintaining its rapid release schedule and competitive edge over Anthropic and Google. The model shows significant improvements in enterprise applications, scientific research, and cybersecurity.

Business Insider

Agentic AI tools are consuming far more compute than expected, forcing companies like Anthropic and GitHub to limit access, pause signups, and reconsider pricing models. The surge in always-on AI agent usage is revealing that current subscription structures are economically unsustainable even for leading AI providers.

CNBC

OpenAI is aggressively positioning itself against Anthropic by highlighting its superior compute infrastructure plans (30GW by 2030 vs. Anthropic's 7-8GW by 2027) as both AI giants valued over $1 trillion collectively prepare for potential IPOs and battle for market dominance.