Anthropic Restores Third-Party AI Agent Access for Claude Subscribers
Anthropic has officially reinstated support for third-party autonomous agents like OpenClaw through its Claude Pro and Max subscription plans, following a temporary suspension in April due to resource abuse. The company now introduces dedicated "Agent SDK" credits for all paid users, offering a more sustainable way to use programmatic AI tools.
Google Gemini Intelligence: AI Automation and Smart UI Arrive on Pixel and Samsung
At the Android Show on May 12, Google officially introduced Gemini Intelligence as the unified name for a suite of AI features on premium Android devices. The system features sleek visuals and animations designed to minimize distractions, helping users stay focused. Task automation, first launched in March with the Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10, now extends to more apps. With added screen or image context, automation becomes even more powerful—e.g., long-press the power button to have Gemini add all items from a list to your cart, or snap a hotel brochure and ask Gemini to search for similar travel routes on Expedia. Google also previewed smarter autofill, the new Rambler mode for Gboard, and the upcoming Googlebooks laptop category. First rollout to the latest Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices this summer.
Anthropic Restores Third-Party Agent Access, but Imposes Budget Limits
Anthropic recently announced updates to its Claude paid subscription plans, allowing subscribers to once again use third-party AI agents like OpenClaw to access Claude models. The change follows a previous cutoff due to resource constraints, which drew significant community attention. Under the new policy, Claude Pro ($20/month) and Max ($100–200/month) users will receive a dedicated "Agent SDK" credit to cover programmatic API call costs.
ChatGPT GPT-4o New Features Explained: Real-Time Translation, Screen Sharing & More
Natural conversations and real-time translation remove language barriers. GPT-4o, OpenAI’s omni-model, understands tone and delivers near-human dialogue instantly. Supporting over 50 languages with fast switching, it makes cross-language communication seamless for meetings, travel, and daily use.
Thomson Reuters Expands Partnership with Anthropic: Claude Now Integrated with CoCounsel Legal
Toronto, May 12, 2026 – Global content and technology company Thomson Reuters today announced an expanded partnership with Anthropic, launching a new Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration. The integration brings Anthropic’s AI assistant Claude directly into CoCounsel Legal, enabling legal professionals to access authoritative content and fiduciary-grade workflows.