OLMo 3 debuts as the first fully open "thinking" model with step-by-step logic exposed to users

Google has introduced its latest image generation model, Nano Banana Pro, also referred to as Gemini 3 Pro Image. This model aims to enhance the intentionality of image creation, leveraging advanced AI capabilities to produce more realistic images. The rollout marks a significant step forward in Google's AI technology.

The Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) has launched its latest large language models, Olmo 3, claiming they outperform existing open models such as Stanford's Marin and commercial models like Llama 3.1. This new generation aims to enhance performance and efficiency in AI applications.

Yann LeCun, the Chief AI Scientist at Meta, has announced his departure after twelve years with the company. He plans to launch a new AI startup aimed at overcoming the limitations of current AI models, with Meta remaining a partner in this new venture.

President Donald Trump is preparing an executive order that would largely bar US states from enacting their own artificial intelligence regulations.

OpenAI has launched GPT-5.1-Codex-Max, an advanced model aimed at managing extensive context and executing complex engineering tasks that may take up to twenty-four hours. This update enhances the coding environment, allowing for improved efficiency and problem-solving capabilities in software engineering.

A new benchmark from Artificial Analysis highlights significant weaknesses in the factual reliability of large language models, with only four out of 40 models tested achieving a positive score. Google's Gemini 3 Pro emerged as the top performer, yet it still faces high hallucination rates.

Elon Musk's AI company xAI is reportedly in advanced discussions to raise $15 billion in funding, which would elevate its valuation to $230 billion, according to the Wall Street Journal. This funding round reflects the company's rapid growth and ambition in the artificial intelligence sector.

Larry Summers has resigned from the board of OpenAI following the release of his email exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein. The decision comes amid growing scrutiny over his past associations and public commitments.