Ai Models

Perplexity deploys GPT-6 Astra to manage production systems: Perplexity has deployed GPT-6 Astra to write communications, modify software, and monitor production systems. The company reports checking in on the AI's work much less frequently compared to its use of earlier models.

GPT-6 Astra • OpenAI Blog

AllSpark releases Iris-mini and Iris-pro open-source search agents: The AllSpark team has released Iris-mini and Iris-pro, two open-source search agents built on Qwen models. The models lead benchmarks among open-weight models in their size classes. Training data and models also improved performance on untrained tasks, including general tool use and office work.

AI Models • The Decoder

Microsoft announces MAI Code of Conduct to ensure human control: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced a "Code of Conduct" for the company's MAI models. Nadella stated that Microsoft welcomes the deliberate pacing required for proper AI alignment, emphasizing that superintelligence must remain under human control and benefit humanity.

Satya Nadella • Techmeme

Large Language Models

Audit identifies 12 data leaks and compliance risks in agentic LLM pipelines