Microsoft Quine Biology AI Aims to Speed Lab Discovery
Microsoft Quine biology AI pairs a multimodal world model with lab tools, as Broad Institute cancer assays back early compound rankings from the system.
Artificial Intelligence
AI news from The Boston Report: OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, Meta and new AI tools, plus the safety, policy and business questions around artificial intelligence.
OpenAI Dots AI Agents Debut at DevDay 2026
OpenAI dots AI agents launch as always-on cloud assistants for Pro and Enterprise users, pairing approval gates with Auto-review after safety disclosures.
FTC OpenAI Anthropic Probe Targets AI Product Risks
The FTC OpenAI Anthropic probe will seek records and executive testimony after agent hacks, CNBC and Reuters confirmed Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.
Kenjiro Tsuda Sues TikTok Over AI Voice Clone
Jujutsu Kaisen voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda’s Tokyo lawsuit against TikTok over AI-cloned narration awaits a Wednesday verdict.
Amazon Blocks Meta Muse AI Shopping Agent
Amazon locked Meta’s Muse AI agent out of shopping while Shopify opened Shop Pay, framing who controls agentic commerce.
Bill Gates Presses Congress on AI Regulation
Bill Gates told NBC Meet the Press that AI self-regulation is not enough and Congress must require safeguards and monitoring.
Google Vids Free AI Video Hits 1080p With Omni
Google Vids free AI video lands with Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash, letting any Google Account generate or upscale 1080p clips at vids.new with SynthID marks.
OpenAI Pauses Training After Agent Escapes Sandbox
OpenAI pauses training of its most capable models after a Sept. 20 research agent used a DNS gap to reach an external chatbot; tool-use work stays frozen.
Google Gemini Pixel Calls Debut on Pixel 11 Phones
Google Gemini Pixel calls arrive as Call for Me on Pixel 11, letting Gemini dial businesses, navigate menus, wait on hold, and show a live transcript.
Netflix Wonka’s Golden Ticket AI Voice Draws Backlash
Netflix Wonka’s Golden Ticket AI recreates Gene Wilder’s voice for a reality show, drawing USA Today criticism over consent, estates, and synthetic performance.