Google released Gemini 3.1 Pro, an AI model designed for complex tasks needing advanced reasoning, doubling performance on benchmarks like ARC-AGI-2 compared to Gemini 3. It supports code-based animation, system synthesis, interactive design, and creative coding. Available in preview for developers, enterprises, and consumers on Google platforms, it offers higher limits for Pro and Ultra users to enhance problem-solving and creative workflows.
Microsoft Clarity introduces AI Citations (beta), offering end-to-end visibility of how content is cited in AI-generated answers and drives AI-referred traffic. It unifies signals from Bing Webmaster Tools and Clarity, showing citation activity, query volume, and page citations. This helps brands understand their influence in AI answers, optimize content, and monitor AI visibility trends. Access is by invitation.
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Claude Sonnet 4.6 is an upgraded AI model with improved coding, reasoning, computer use, and design skills, featuring a 1M token context window. It outperforms its predecessor and rivals Opus 4.5 in user preference and task execution. Sonnet 4.6 excels in complex computer tasks, long-context reasoning, and safety, showing strong resistance to prompt injection attacks. It is now the default model for Free and Pro plans, keeping previous pricing.
Google Chrome introduces WebMCP, a new standard to enable faster, more reliable AI interactions on websites by exposing structured tools. It offers two APIs: Declarative for standard HTML actions and Imperative for complex JavaScript tasks. WebMCP enhances agent workflows in areas like customer support, ecommerce, and travel by allowing precise, automated actions. An early preview program is available for prototyping.
Bing Webmaster Tools launched AI Performance reporting to show how often and where publisher content is cited in AI-generated answers on Bing and partners. The dashboard tracks citations, cited pages, queries, and trends, helping publishers optimize content clarity, structure, and freshness. IndexNow supports timely updates. Local businesses can improve AI visibility via Bing Places. This tool promotes transparency and collaboration as AI search evolves.
OpenAI is testing ads in ChatGPT for logged-in adult users on Free and Go tiers in the U.S., excluding Pro and other paid tiers. Ads do not affect ChatGPT's answers and user conversations stay private. Ads help fund free access and infrastructure. Users can control ad settings or upgrade to avoid ads. Ads match chat topics but exclude minors and sensitive subjects. Feedback will guide ad improvements while keeping privacy and answer independence.
Google Chrome introduces Gemini 3 AI features with a side panel for multitasking, Nano Banana for image editing, and integration with Google apps like Gmail and Calendar. Personal Intelligence offers personalized help. Auto browse automates complex tasks like travel planning for AI Pro users. Chrome supports Universal Commerce Protocol for seamless AI actions, ensuring strong security and user control.
OpenAI plans to charge about $60 per 1,000 views for ads on ChatGPT, which is three times higher than Meta's rates. Advertisers will initially receive only basic data like total views and clicks, without detailed user actions. OpenAI assures it will not sell user data or compromise conversation privacy. Ads will appear soon on free and lower-tier plans, excluding users under 18 and sensitive topics.
OpenAI is introducing ads in ChatGPT to expand access while maintaining user trust. They launched ChatGPT Go, a low-cost subscription, and will test ads in the U.S. on free and Go tiers, keeping Pro and Enterprise ad-free. Ads won't influence answers, and user data won't be sold. Users can control ad personalization and opt out. Ads will be relevant, labeled, and excluded from sensitive topics. Feedback will guide future ad development.