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Grok 4.6 launched to challenge top AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic. It scored 61 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, matching GPT-5.6 Sol. The model got extra training for software engineering and is now available on platforms like Cursor and Vercel, with pricing starting at $2 per million tokens.
OpenAI employees can email friction@openai.com if work gets blocked. A former employee said, “If Sam and Greg think something is worthy, then essentially a ‘friction’ gets started.” Sam Altman or Greg Brockman personally intervene to clear bottlenecks. This system helps cut bureaucracy as the company grows to 8,000 people.
Sobot announced an upgrade to its AI Agents on Aug. 13, 2026, in Singapore. The platform moved from simple answers to getting results by using a reasoning pattern. Businesses can now build agents through natural conversation in the new studio, making it easier to manage knowledge, skills, and performance data.
Actor R Madhavan shared five inventions by Coimbatore-based innovator G.D. Naidu on his Instagram Story. The list includes a 1925 mechanical calculator, 1936 vote recording machine, 1935 Rasant electric razor, 1937 electric motor, and coil spring juicer. His film G.D.N., based on the inventor's life, released worldwide on August 7, 2026.
Phoebe Gates’ startup Phia faces allegations of cookie stuffing, a practice lawyers say can lead to 20 years in prison. A Bloomberg report showed the company claimed commissions on sales it never drove. After the firm switched off these features in July, daily revenue fell from $80,000 to under $28,000.
Google unveiled the Pixel Watch 5 at the Made by Google event in New York City on Wednesday. The device features a new Health Guardian tool that detects breathing emergencies and calls for help. It also offers monthly health summaries and improved GPS tracking to help users monitor their wellness.