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Character.AI files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, plans to sell some assets to Disney; future of service remains uncertain
Character.AI, a service that lets users chat with AI characters, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States. We examine the challenges facing the popular service—including an agreement to sell assets and its 20 million monthly users—and explain how the service works. -
Google’s Gemini 4 development build Carbon shows strong programming skills in internal tests, but no official details have been released
Google’s Gemini 4 development build Carbon has reportedly received an internal assessment that it has programming capabilities close to those of Anthropic’s Opus 5.5. However, the comparison is based on an employee’s experience using the model, and no performance figures have been published. -
Meta Unveils New AI, “Muse Wonder,” With Better Memory Across Conversations and Greater Persistence on Difficult Tasks
Meta has announced its new AI model, “Muse Wonder,” and a higher-end version. The models emphasize remembering across conversations and seeing difficult tasks through, though their strengths vary by area. We’ll also look at the rollout and safety developments. -
ChatGPT: The gap between expectations and reality over Tibo’s proposed usage-limit changes—and the uncertainty around customer reactions
Even if usage allowances increase, frustration will remain if users cannot access the service when they need it. This article considers the relationship between AI service pricing and usability, using posts about usage limits as a starting point. However, the available material does not establish that OpenAI is losing customers or that this is connected to Tibo. -
Google begins hiring for AI-generated content development and experience design on Discover
Google is hiring people to oversee the creation and recommendation of AI-generated content for Discover, as well as quality control. The roles point to a shift from a feed that delivers articles tailored to users’ interests to a service that also helps them organize information and decide what to do next. -
OpenAI Looks to Revenue Growth Through New Funding and Enterprise Expansion, but Takes Cautious Approach to IPO Plans
OpenAI was reported to be negotiating to raise at least $30 billion in additional funding. Its enterprise business is growing, but differences in accounting treatment complicate revenue comparisons, and the key question is whether it can sustain its massive investment in computing infrastructure. -
Claude adds AI task delegation for up to 1,000 agents; costs are in focus
Claude Managed Agents has added dynamic workflows that can run up to 1,000 AI agents in parallel. A bug-detection test showed better results than a single agent, but costs associated with the increased processing load will be a factor in adoption decisions.
