AI News Archive: June 30, 2026 — Part 20
Sourced from 500+ daily AI sources, scored by relevance.
- Microsoft builds a bouncer to keep bots out of Teams meetings
Allows ISVs to put their names on the door so desirable bots always get in
- Schneider Electric acquires Cognite for $3.1B in industrial AI push
French multinational energy giant Schneider Electric SE said today it’s buying an industrial artificial intelligence company called Cognite Holding B.V. in a $3.1 billion all-cash deal, with an eye to strengthening its AI software and industrial data business. The deal highlights the evolving nature of industrial AI, which for years simply followed what was happening […] The post Schneider Electric acquires Cognite for $3.1B in industrial AI push appeared first on SiliconANGLE .
- Amazon’s AWS commits $1 billion toward new unit for embedded AI engineers
Amazon’s AWS commits $1 billion toward new unit for embedded AI engineers Reuters
- Apple Creator Studio Gets New AI Features
Apple today updated its Creator Studio apps, adding new AI features to Pixelmator Pro, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and more. Apple is integrating Pixelmator Pro with Final Cut Pro, Keynote, Numbers, and Pages. Final Cut Pro users can send a frame to Pixelmator Pro to create thumbnails and social graphics. In Keynote, Numbers, and Pages, users can select an image in a document and open it in Pixelmator Pro to edit, with changes saved to the original document. The three office apps support generating vector shapes using AI, and Pixelmator Pro is getting advanced image generation and a Content Hub. Users can generate AI images directly in Pixelmator Pro with natural language, and browse a curated collection of images in Content Hub. Freeform also integrates with Pixelmator Pro in iOS 27 , iPadOS 27 , and macOS Golden Gate . Final Cut Pro is getting Generate Captions, an on-device AI feature that automatically adds subtitles to videos based on audio. Subtitles can have animations and custom fonts, colors, and positions. Edit Detection is a new AI feature that analyzes rendered video and splits it back into the original clips on the timeline. Apple says editors can use the tool for edit refinements or assembling a cut-down highlight clip for social media. On the Mac, Final Cut Pro has an Auto Mask feature that isolates and refines video elements like skin, hair, sky, foliage, and clothing. Users can hover over a clip and make precise adjustments with no manual tracking. Color Match now produces more accurate and natural color matches in different lighting conditions, plus Advanced Trimming lets users fine-tune incoming and outgoing frames one-by-one. Motion gains native support for scaling vector graphics without affecting quality, and Compressor has an Immersive Metadata Viewer for the Vision Pro. Final Cut Camera is getting expanded ProRes Support, an option to disable digital zoom, and Clean HDMI Out for sending a pristine video signal to external monitors and recorders. Logic Pro's Chord ID feature has been rebuilt and it is more accurate than before. Apple says Session Players will respond and perform chord changes more quickly. Both Logic Pro and MainStage have a new granular sync mode in Alchemy to open up "new dimensions of sound design." More information on the updates can be found on Apple's website . Creator Studio Pro includes all of Apple's creative software, and it is priced at $12.99 per month or $129 per year. Up to six people can share a single membership. Tag: Apple Creator Studio This article, " Apple Creator Studio Gets New AI Features " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
- AI browsers like Perplexity Comet can be tricked into spilling your password through BioShocking exploit
A new exploit called BioShocking convinces AI browsers they're playing a game, then gets them to hand over your private data.
- Some agentic AI browsers come with major cybersecurity risks, UW study finds
Some agentic AI browsers come with major cybersecurity risks, UW study finds EurekAlert!
- New attack provides one more reason why AI browsers are a bad idea
Telling an LLM that 2 + 2 = 5 is enough to make it follow forbidden instructions.
- Proton Lumo 2.0 Adds Image Generation, Memory, Stronger Web Search
Last summer, Swiss-based Proton launched Lumo , an AI assistant with a privacy-first approach. Today, the company has announced Lumo 2.0, a major update to the chatbot that brings three new features commensurate with its core principles of no logs, no data sharing, and zero-access encryption. Proton says Lumo 2 has been rebuilt on a new architecture that brings its biggest leap in capability to date, with Fast and Thinking modes now available. Fast of course prioritizes speed, while Thinking is optimized for more complex, multi-step reasoning. Proton says Lumo 2 responds to everyday queries up to 76 percent faster than Lumo 1.4. Beyond the new architecture, Lumo 2 also boasts multimodal capabilities such as image generation and image recognition. Users can now upload an image to analyze, create visuals from a prompt or a rough sketch, or edit existing images, all in the same conversation. On top of the new features, Lumo 2.0 has far stronger web search compared to Lumo 1.4, according to the company. There's also a Memory feature that lets Lumo learn your preferences, working style, and ongoing context, with the context window now twice as large. Lumo 2.0 also introduces Custom Lumos, described as enabling purpose-built assistants that can be tailored to specific tasks, such as a research assistant that structures answers the way you need them. Lumo is free to use at Lumo.proton.me and does not require a Proton account when accessed. However, if you have a Proton account, your chat history can be saved using the company's "zero-access" encryption across all your devices. There are also mobile apps for iPhone and Android. For power users, Lumo Plus brings unlimited chats, Projects, advanced image generation, and priority access to the fastest models. Plus costs $12.99 per month, and there's also a Lumo Professional plan for teams offering secure collaboration for $14.99 per user per month, with discounts currently available for both plans. Tag: Proton This article, " Proton Lumo 2.0 Adds Image Generation, Memory, Stronger Web Search " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
- Ambi Robotics finds a partner to develop fuller robotics stack for clients that demand more scale
Pickle Robot will unload packages from trailers while Ambi's system scans and stacks them. The companies plan to remain financially independent.
- AI deciphers long-range DNA signals behind RNA splicing
AI deciphers long-range DNA signals behind RNA splicing EurekAlert!
- Artificial Intelligence Reveals Long-Range Genetic Effects on RNA Splice-Site Predictions [IMAGE]
Artificial Intelligence Reveals Long-Range Genetic Effects on RNA Splice-Site Predictions [IMAGE] EurekAlert!
- AI Attention Map Reveals RNA Splicing Regulatory Regions (IMAGE)
AI Attention Map Reveals RNA Splicing Regulatory Regions (IMAGE) EurekAlert!
- Enhancing breast cancer detection with AI for early diagnosis and recurrence prediction [IMAGE]
Enhancing breast cancer detection with AI for early diagnosis and recurrence prediction [IMAGE] EurekAlert!
- Schneider Electric to buy AI software firm Cognite for $3.1 billion
Schneider Electric to buy AI software firm Cognite for $3.1 billion Reuters
- Schneider Electric Agrees to Buy Industrial AI Firm Cognite for $3.1 billion
Schneider Electric Agrees to Buy Industrial AI Firm Cognite for $3.1 billion The Information
- Schneider Electric signs deal to buy AI software player Cognite for $3.1 billion
The French multinational said in a press release it would pay $3.1 billion for the whole of Cognite in an all cash deal.
- Amazon launches new $1 billion FDE org, following OpenAI and Anthropic
Engineers on the new team will embed within companies to deploy purpose-built agents, focusing on fast deployments and customer self-sufficiency.
- Intrusion Inc. Announces Acquisition of VigilAigent to Create an AI-Native Cybersecurity Platform
Intrusion Inc. Announces Acquisition of VigilAigent to Create an AI-Native Cybersecurity Platform azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic
- UK speech AI startup Lucida AI lands €6.1 million to develop speech-native AI for global communication
Lucida AI, a London-based speech-to-speech AI platform for global communication, has raised a €6.1 million ($7 million) Seed round to expand into new languages and geographies, develop its proprietary AI infrastructure, scale its enterprise offering globally, and accelerate product development. The round was led by Velocity Capital and included participation from Next Tier Ventures and […] The post UK speech AI startup Lucida AI lands €6.1 million to develop speech-native AI for global communication appeared first on EU-Startups .
- Inference chip startup Etched launches with $800M in funding
Etched Inc., a developer of artificial intelligence inference chips, launched today with $800 million in funding. The startup raised the capital over multiple rounds. The most recent investment, which closed in December, valued Etched at $5 billion. It included the participation of VentureTech Alliance, a startup fund associated with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. It was […] The post Inference chip startup Etched launches with $800M in funding appeared first on SiliconANGLE .
- US investors lead $30M funding for Gulf AI startup 1001
Startup plans to bring AI efficiencies to the region’s aviation, ports, and energy infrastructure.
- Google introduces a faster, cheaper image generator with Nano Banana 2 Lite
Google is updating its image generator to make it faster and cheaper, making it a more useful tool for creators looking to make AI content.
- Google's new Nano Banana 2 Lite image model is its fastest and cheapest yet
They may not look as good, but Nano Banana 2 Lite images only take a few seconds to create.
- Google launches Nano Banana 2 Lite for fast AI images and Gemini Omni Flash for video via API
Google adds two new generative AI models. Nano Banana 2 Lite generates images in four seconds at $0.034 a pop. Gemini Omni Flash brings video generation and editing via text prompts to the API for the first time. Google recommends chaining both models to go from a quick image to an animated video. The article Google launches Nano Banana 2 Lite for fast AI images and Gemini Omni Flash for video via API appeared first on The Decoder .
- Google launches Nano Banana 2 Lite and Gemini Omni Flash. How to try them now
Google's AI suite has expanded, with some new toys for image and video generation becoming available this week.
- Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 5 as a cheaper way to run agents
Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 5 brings stronger agentic capabilities, lower pricing, and improved safety, positioning the model as a cheaper alternative to Opus, GPT-5.5, and Gemini Pro.
- Anthropic Runs Pre-Clinical Drug Trials, Launches Sonnet 5 Model
Anthropic Runs Pre-Clinical Drug Trials, Launches Sonnet 5 Model The Information
- Anthropic's new Claude Sonnet 5 closes the gap to Opus model series
Anthropic released Claude Sonnet 5, which beats its predecessor Sonnet 4.6 across all benchmarks and even edges past the larger Opus 4.8 on the GDPval-AA v2 knowledge work test with a score of 1,618. Anthropic is also quick to point out that the model scores far below the models the US government currently has blocked when it comes to cybersecurity tasks, a likely deliberate signal given the ongoing debate. The article Anthropic's new Claude Sonnet 5 closes the gap to Opus model series appeared first on The Decoder .
- Introducing Claude Sonnet 5
Introducing Claude Sonnet 5
- Claude Sonnet 5: strong agentic performance at a higher cost per task
Claude Sonnet 5 shows improved agentic performance but incurs higher cost per task.
- AI Model Release Tracker: Anthropic releases Sonnet 5
Not every new model is all it's cracked up to be. Our tracker keeps each release in context with its peers, so you know which models are worth your time.
- Anthropic finally, officially launches Claude Sonnet 5
Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 5, narrowing the performance gap with Opus 4.8 while undercutting it on price.
- Claude Sonnet 5: Everything to Know About Anthropic’s New Model
Claude Sonnet 5 brings stronger agentic AI features, lower pricing, and updated safety protections. Here's what IT leaders need to know. The post Claude Sonnet 5: Everything to Know About Anthropic’s New Model appeared first on TechRepublic .
- Anthropic upgrades Claude with new Sonnet 5 model, details here
Anthropic is upgrading Claude Sonnet, replacing Sonnet 4.6 from February with Sonnet 5 as the best medium-sized model.
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- Anthropic Launches Claude Sonnet 5 With Near-Opus Performance at a Lower Price
Anthropic today introduced Claude Sonnet 5, a more affordable model that narrows the gap between Sonnet and Opus. Anthropic says Claude Sonnet 5 is its most agentic Sonnet model to date, able to make plans, use tools like browsers and terminals, and run autonomously. Opus models have better agentic capabilities, but they're more expensive than Sonnet models. Sonnet 5's performance is similar to Opus 4.8, and it has improved over Sonnet 4.6 in areas including reasoning, tool use, coding, and knowledge work. As for agentic capabilities, Sonnet 5 is able to finish complex tasks that Sonnet 4.6 could not complete, and it checks its own output without being asked. It is better at refusing malicious requests, and Anthropic says it shows lower rates of hallucination and sycophancy. Sonnet 5 is available across all plans and is the default model for Free and Pro plans. It is priced at $2 per million input tokens and $10 per million output tokens through August 31, then prices will go up to $3 and $15, respectively. Tag: Anthropic This article, " Anthropic Launches Claude Sonnet 5 With Near-Opus Performance at a Lower Price " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
- Anthropic rolls out Sonnet 5 with near-Opus 4.8 performance at a lower price
Anthropic is now rolling out Sonnet 5, and it's almost as good as the Opus range, but it is designed to be cheaper than the company's flagship model. [...]
- Announcing Claude Sonnet 5 on Snowflake Cortex AI
Claude Sonnet 5 is now available in private preview on Snowflake Cortex AI, bringing its advanced reasoning and agentic capabilities with Snowflake’s secure governed AI platform
- Claude Sonnet 5, Now Live in Harvey
Harvey integrates Claude Sonnet 5, enhancing legal AI capabilities with advanced language model features.
- Sonnet 5 review: I ran 64 generations to find out if it's worth it
Watch now | 🎙 I built the How I AI Bench live using Claude Code, ran 5 frontier models through 64 blind prototype generations, PRDs, and agent voice tests, and the results surprised even me
- Anthropic Wants You to Know Its New AI Model Is Definitely Not Too Dangerous to Release
Claude Sonnet 5 delivers impressive agentic capabilities at a relatively low cost. It’s also really bad at cybersecurity—probably for the reason you’d expect.
- Anthropic's new Sonnet 5 model is better at the tasks that are running up enterprise bills
Anthropic trained its newest Sonnet model to excel at agentic tasks, which have been causing a headache for the company's enterprise customers and power users.
- Calus
Drop in security gateway for AI agents
- Tier List Maker
Tier List Maker - Create & Share Tier Lists
- Music Planner
Keep your band in sync - setlists, stems & live mode
- DropLogic
Spy on competitor Shopify revenue & bypass TikTok ad bans.
- HimitsuShell
Shell scripts to obfuscated binaries
- AllCoaching
Democratizing Education
- SnapDog
Snap any dog photo, get a unique AI collectible car
- Aplicate
Clean visual job tracking with AI email application sync