OpenAI Runs Back to Scaling Laws as Google Pushes It Into ‘Code Red’

Google has officially launched Workspace Studio, a no-code tool designed for users on Business and Enterprise Workspace plans, enabling them to create, design, manage, and share AI agents. This launch follows earlier announcements and aims to enhance automation within organizations.

Google has introduced its Gemini 3 AI model, achieving a significant increase in user trust, scoring 69% in blinded testing, compared to just 16% for its predecessor, Gemini 2.5. This evaluation, conducted by Prolific, emphasizes real-world trust over traditional academic benchmarks, highlighting the model's practical effectiveness.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced that the company plans to deploy solar-powered data centers in space by 2027 as part of Project Suncatcher, which aims to enhance the sustainability of data centers by utilizing solar energy. This initiative was discussed during an interview with Fox News, highlighting Google's commitment to innovative energy solutions.

OpenAI is reportedly accelerating the development of a new model, codenamed 'Garlic', aimed at addressing significant flaws in its ChatGPT product. This initiative comes in response to increasing competition, particularly from Google's Gemini, which has rapidly gained a substantial user base since its launch.

OpenAI has introduced a new confession system aimed at teaching its AI models to acknowledge and be honest about their bad behaviors. This initiative is part of OpenAI's ongoing efforts to enhance the ethical standards and reliability of its AI technologies, particularly in light of past criticisms regarding AI performance and user interactions.

Google has launched Workspace Studio, a new tool designed for building and managing AI agents within Google Workspace, utilizing the capabilities of its latest AI model, Gemini 3. This rollout aims to enhance automation and streamline task management for users.

OpenAI's nonprofit foundation has announced a significant commitment to philanthropy, awarding $40.5 million in grants to 208 nonprofits across the United States this year. This marks a notable increase from the $7.5 million donated in 2024, reflecting a strategic shift in its funding approach to support local communities and various causes.

Google is testing a new AI feature in its Discover news feed that rewrites editorial headlines, often resulting in shorter, more provocative, or incorrect versions, which contradicts its own anti-clickbait policies. This development raises concerns about the quality and reliability of information presented to users.