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Page 13 of 16 — releases, policy moves, research, and analysis from the Nowrap Editorial archive.

Opus 5.5 vs GPT-6.1 Sol: same Blender prompt, two animationsOpenAI launches Dots, always-on agents with their own computersOpenAI's GPT-6.1 Sol nears Astra at one-fifth the priceOpenAI cancels GPT-6.1 Astra release after safety testsAnthropic launches Claude Sonnet 5.5 with faster, cheaper agent workMicrosoft rolls out Copilot Autopilot, built on OpenClawAnthropic says Claude helped make claude.ai 3x faster in two weeksOpenAI launches GPT-6 Sol and Luna with lower prices for Codex and agent workClaude Opus 5.5 launches with cheaper coding runs and stronger benchmark scoresHiggsfield open-source claim spreads after $5.4B valuationHackers used Claude to break into OpenAISam Altman says OpenAI will not go public in 2026Opus 5.5 vs GPT-6.1 Sol: same Blender prompt, two animationsOpenAI launches Dots, always-on agents with their own computersOpenAI's GPT-6.1 Sol nears Astra at one-fifth the priceOpenAI cancels GPT-6.1 Astra release after safety testsAnthropic launches Claude Sonnet 5.5 with faster, cheaper agent workMicrosoft rolls out Copilot Autopilot, built on OpenClawAnthropic says Claude helped make claude.ai 3x faster in two weeksOpenAI launches GPT-6 Sol and Luna with lower prices for Codex and agent workClaude Opus 5.5 launches with cheaper coding runs and stronger benchmark scoresHiggsfield open-source claim spreads after $5.4B valuationHackers used Claude to break into OpenAISam Altman says OpenAI will not go public in 2026

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◼ releaseSource: Anthropic4mo ago

Anthropic ships Opus 4.8 with Dynamic Workflows

Released May 28, just 41 days after 4.7. The upgrade adds parallel subagent orchestration, effort controls, and benchmark gains in coding and legal work.

May 28, 2026·4 min read

◼ releaseSource: Google4mo ago

Google makes Gemini 3.5 Flash the fast path across more AI surfaces

Gemini 3.5 Flash is being positioned as Google’s higher-speed default-capable model for apps, APIs, coding loops, and AI-assisted workflows, with broader rollout across Google and partner surfaces.

May 23, 2026·5 min read

◼ releaseSource: Google4mo ago

Google introduces Gemini Spark, a 24/7 personal AI agent

Google is positioning Gemini Spark as a background agent for Gemini Enterprise and Workspace users, designed to carry out recurring tasks, connect to business apps, and work across enterprise workflows with approvals and security controls.

May 21, 2026·5 min read

◼ releaseSource: Microsoft4mo ago

Microsoft puts an AI legal agent inside Word for contract review

Microsoft is bringing a legal-focused AI agent into Word, aiming to help lawyers review contracts, apply playbooks, suggest redlines, and work inside familiar Microsoft 365 compliance controls.

May 17, 2026·5 min read

◼ releaseSource: Notion4mo ago

Notion is turning its workspace into a hub for AI agents

Notion is expanding from a document-and-database tool into a broader AI workspace where agents, enterprise search, meeting notes, and team knowledge all live in one operating layer.

May 14, 2026·5 min read

◼ releaseSource: Google4mo ago

Google unveils Googlebook, a laptop built around Gemini

Google is introducing Googlebook as a new AI-first laptop category, with Gemini-powered contextual actions, generated widgets, deeper Android integration, and premium partner hardware.

May 14, 2026·5 min read