OpenAI Codex Desktop Upgrade: Introduces Computer Control and Built-in Browser
OpenAI's Codex Desktop app gets a major update, expanding from a coding tool to a multi-functional productivity platform. New features like computer control, automated memory, and plugin support aim to boost efficiency, with 80% of OpenAI employees already using it, showing wider applicability beyond programming.
Anthropic Suspends OpenClaw Creator's Account Amid Third-Party Tools Policy Debate
Anthropic has temporarily banned the creator of the OpenClaw tool from accessing its Claude AI model, highlighting tensions around its new policy requiring extra fees for third-party tool usage.
Google Launches Free Native Gemini AI App for Mac to Rival ChatGPT and Claude
Google has officially released a free native Gemini AI app for Mac, now available for download. Users can get the .dmg file directly from Gemini's website, with support for macOS 15 and above, ending web-only access and advancing Google's desktop AI assistant for a better user experience.
X Tightens Creator Revenue Rules to Crack Down on Clickbait and Content Aggregation
Elon Musk's platform X has updated its creator revenue sharing program to combat widespread clickbait and news recycling. Product lead Nikita Bier confirmed reduced payouts for aggregator accounts, with penalties for misusing "breaking news" tags and posting unlabeled AI-generated war videos.
