OpenAI ships GPT-5.6 agent that works for hours

OpenAI

OpenAI launched ChatGPT Work, an autonomous agent powered by new GPT-5.6 model that can execute complex, multi-hour workflows across connected apps and files, creating finished work products like docs, slides, and web apps. The system merges Codex capabilities, includes scheduled tasks, computer use features, and enterprise controls, marking a major evolution from conversational AI to autonomous work execution.

OpenAI

OpenAI's GPT-Live introduces full-duplex voice AI that can listen and speak simultaneously while delegating complex reasoning tasks to GPT-5.5 in the background, creating significantly more natural conversational experiences. The system is rolling out globally to ChatGPT users with enhanced safety features and will soon be available via API.

Meta AI Blog

Meta released Muse Spark 1.1, a multimodal reasoning model designed for agentic workflows with major advances in computer use, coding, and tool orchestration, now available via the new Meta Model API. The model's 1 million token context window and multi-agent orchestration capabilities position it as a competitive enterprise-ready agentic foundation.

Anthropic

Anthropic introduces a usage reflection dashboard for Claude that tracks patterns, offers break reminders and quiet hours, and teaches AI collaboration skills through a structured framework, marking a significant step toward responsible AI integration with built-in digital wellness features.

TechCrunch

OpenAI is discontinuing its Atlas AI browser and instead integrating agentic browsing features into ChatGPT's desktop app and a new Chrome extension, concluding that browsers are better as features than standalone products. This positions ChatGPT as a continuous workspace that competes directly with Google's Gemini Side Panel.