Coding stories
Startups could cut admin and coding time as Google folds Gemini into Workspace and lets teams assign persistent AI coworkers to routine tasks.
The model is being pitched at coding, finance and security teams after Google said it sped up engineering work and helped patch serious flaws.
Developers could lower large language model bills by more than 50% as routing software picks cheaper systems for each request.
Trust remains the sticking point, with only 6.6% of developers willing to trust AI with an important decision despite widespread use of coding tools.
Priced at one-fifth of GPT-6 Astra, the new model is aimed at developers and businesses seeking cheaper coding and automation tools.
The new model now underpins Claude Max at the same price as Opus 4.8, with stronger coding and research performance, Anthropic said.
Businesses could see faster, cheaper AI coding and office workflows as OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.6 with stronger safeguards.
Developers on Linux can now use Claude Desktop natively, though the beta lacks Computer Use and voice input for now.
AI and workplace culture are pushing engineers to value curiosity, trust and diverse perspectives alongside coding on International Women in Engineering Day.
Firms risk costly missteps as automated hiring filters miss staff who could be retrained for AI-augmented roles.
Users can now dial up reasoning or speed in Claude, as Anthropic keeps Opus 4.8 at the same price and cuts fast-mode costs.
The update is being pitched as a broader step up for professional users, with gains reported in accuracy, speed and reliability across tasks.
The Chapelhall campus expansion is now part of Scotland's row over AI data centres, with a parliament debate on a possible moratorium looming.
Free workshops and ambassador schemes are widening access to AI and STEM for schools, as Microsoft boosts its Belfast education hub.
Dual-screen professionals and iMac users now have more tailored desk lighting options as BenQ widens its ScreenBar range for specialised workspaces.
More than 1,500 New Zealand schoolgirls will get workplace exposure as the tech sector seeks to widen its talent pipeline.
Free access to ChatGPT will reach 10,000 Australian researchers first, as OpenAI targets science and maths work at universities.
Australian users can now automate office tasks across apps and files as OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Work and GPT-5.6 nationwide.
More than 500 pupils from 15 schools have presented STEM and AI projects in Dublin, as Microsoft links its data centre footprint to local education.
Australia risks missing billions in economic gains unless more girls choose technology and engineering at school, experts warn.
