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Meta’s AI Video Feed & ChatGPT Pulse Launch Amid OpenAI’s Research Automation Push

AI Research & Development

OpenAI’s Goal to Automate Research with Advanced AI Models
OpenAI’s chief scientist announced plans to develop AI capable of automating research tasks, aiming to revolutionize scientific research efficiency. This initiative underscores OpenAI’s commitment to pushing AI capabilities beyond current boundaries.

GPT-5 Demonstrates Advanced Mathematical Problem-Solving
A mathematician reports that GPT-5 can now solve minor open math problems, typically requiring a day or more of work by a PhD student. This showcases GPT-5’s growing capabilities in complex reasoning and research assistance.

New Models & Releases

Tencent to Release Hunyuan Image 3.0, the “World’s Most Powerful” Open-Source Text-to-Image Model
Tencent is set to launch Hunyuan Image 3.0 on September 28, claiming it will be the most powerful open-source text-to-image model available. This release highlights rapid advancements in AI-generated visual content.

KAT-Dev-32B: New Open-Source Model for Software Engineering
KAT-Dev-32B, based on Qwen 3 32B, achieves a 62.4% resolution rate on the SWE-Bench Verified benchmark, ranking fifth among open-source models. It excels in coding and software development tasks.

LibreModel: A New Open-Source 960M Parameter LLM Trained from Scratch
A user trained and released LibreModel, a 960M parameter LLM based on Llama 3 architecture, using public domain data under the CC0 license. The project seeks community support for further development.

AI Products & Features

Meta Introduces Vibe: An AI-Generated Video Feed
Meta launched Vibe, an AI-powered feature that continuously generates video content, creating an endless stream of personalized material. This could redefine content consumption on social media.

ChatGPT Pulse: Proactive Personal Assistant Feature for Pro Users
ChatGPT Pulse, now available for Pro users (and soon for Plus users), enables the AI to initiate conversations and deliver personalized daily updates. The feature enhances user engagement by acting as a proactive assistant.

Perplexity Launches Search API for Advanced Web Search Capabilities
Perplexity AI introduced its Search API, granting developers access to a powerful search index covering hundreds of billions of web pages. The API enables advanced search integrations for applications.

Perplexity Switches Image Generation Model from OpenAI to Bytedance
Perplexity AI replaced its OpenAI-based image generation model with a China-based alternative from Bytedance, reflecting shifts in AI vendor preferences and geopolitical dynamics.

Roo Code 3.28.7-3.28.8 Update: Free Models and GPT-5-Codex Fixes
The latest Roo Code update introduces free models, fixes for GPT-5-Codex tool usage, and other improvements, enhancing functionality for coding extensions.

Partnerships & Collaborations

Databricks and OpenAI Announce Major Partnership
Databricks and OpenAI partnered to integrate OpenAI’s frontier models, including GPT-5, into Databricks’ platform. This collaboration aims to bolster enterprise AI capabilities with seamless access to cutting-edge models.

Elon Musk’s xAI Sues OpenAI for Alleged Trade Secret Theft
xAI, led by Elon Musk, filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the company of stealing trade secrets. The legal action underscores escalating tensions and competition in the AI industry.

Report: Third-Party AI Providers Often Downgrade Model Quality
A discussion highlights that third-party AI providers frequently degrade model performance compared to official implementations, raising concerns about consistency and transparency in AI deployments.