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OpenAI's autonomous vulnerability research pipeline identified and generated patches for 948 local privilege escalation exploits in the Linux kernel at a total API cost of $1.21 million, or roughly $1,279 per exploit. The pipeline analyzed 2,308 candidate findings, dynamically reproduced 1,724 vulnerabilities, and discovered at least 10 novel exploitation techniques. At historical Pwn2Own bounty rates, the exploits carry a hypothetical value of $18.9M–$66.3M, roughly 16x–55x the pipeline's cost. OpenAI is working with Patch the Planet partners to report and fix the vulnerabilities.

Anthropic's biology research lab has mapped the first 3D structure of a vault particle found in prokaryotic cells, using Claude at every research step. Vault particles are large, hollow protein shells discovered in 1986 whose function remains unknown. Claude searched protein databases, designed DNA constructs, optimized isolation methods, and processed cryo-EM microscopy data. The resulting prokaryotic vault, built from 96 copies of a single phage protein, reduced purification time from three days to 90 minutes, with a structural model ready 34 hours later instead of weeks.

OpenAI has added animated GIF generation to ChatGPT via its new Images 2.6 model, rolling out to all users on web, desktop, and mobile. Users can create GIFs from text prompts or uploaded photos, then adjust animation speed, edit individual frames, and share results. Previously, ChatGPT could not natively generate GIFs in a single step. Images 2.6 also brings faster image generation, and OpenAI reports users now create over 4 billion images per week, up from 3 billion in September.

OpenAI announced it will acquire Pierre Computer Company, the maker of Code Storage and open-source developer tools including Trees, Diffs, and Highlights. Pierre's Trees and Diffs libraries already power file browsing and code review in the Codex app. The acquisition aims to expand Codex's Git workflows and code review capabilities for the agentic era, where more development happens in parallel. Pierre's open-source projects will remain open-source, and Code Storage customers can continue using the service after closing.

OpenAI has shared advances in using its Astra and Codex models to help engineers design, simulate, and build physical products spanning mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines. A test device called TamaGPT was designed almost entirely by Astra in under a week and prototyped within a month. Model usage across OpenAI's hardware teams has grown fold since February. Industry collaborators include Chip Ganassi Racing and Mazda, which are using the tools for CAD conversion and aerodynamics simulation respectively.

Apple's watchOS 27.3 developer beta introduces always-on Audio Intelligence features for Apple Watch, including Siri Recap and Live Rewind. Siri Recap uses ambient listening to automatically generate titled summaries and key points from conversations, saved in the Siri app. Live Rewind, triggered by a double-press of the Digital Crown, displays a text transcript of the last 15 seconds of audio. Apple published an Audio Intelligence Privacy Overview stating raw audio is processed in dedicated hardware and never saved or accessible to apps or Apple.

Netflix is rolling out a new AI Discover tab on its TV app, offering themed show and movie recommendations powered by what the company calls a new intelligence layer that responds to user feedback in real time. Initial themes include Something Light, Family Movie Night, and Quick Watches. Users can reject individual recommendations and Netflix will remember those preferences. The feature is gradually launching in the US for English-language members on supported TVs, following Netflix recently laying off around 1,000 employees amid slowing growth.

Google has launched Guided Learning globally into Google Classroom and is bringing the same capabilities to Google Search. The company also updated controls for Gemini, Gemini Notebook, Gemini in Classroom, and Google Search for K-12 student accounts. Additional announcements include new research on how Guided Learning supports students, expanded AI educator training in new countries, and Google.org funding for organizations building AI tools for teachers. Google also published an AI in Education report outlining its broader approach.

Selendis has launched Archon, a video foundation model that automatically edits raw footage into finished content within minutes. Built by musician Steve Aoki and industry experts, Archon powers personal AI video editors that learn each creator's style from decisions made in a multiplayer editor, their past video catalogue, and reference videos they provide. The system improves with every edit, becoming more accurate over time for individual creators or teams. Early access includes three months free.