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OpenAI fires back at Google with GPT-5.2 after ‘code red’ memo

OpenAI fires back at Google with GPT-5.2 after ‘code red’ memo: OpenAI just launched GPT-5.2, a frontier model aimed at developers and professionals, pushing reasoning and coding benchmarks as it races Google’s Gemini 3 while grappling with compute costs and no generator. Read More

Disney hits Google with cease-and-desist claiming 'massive' copyright infringement: Disney is accusing the tech giant of unauthorized distribution of its copyrighted characters without permission via Gemini AI. Read More

Google debuts 'Disco,' a Gemini-powered tool for making web apps from browser tabs: Google Labs is testing a product that will work with your browser tabs to make web apps for you. Read More

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The market has 'switched' and founders have the power now, VCs say

The market has 'switched' and founders have the power now, VCs say: Graham & Walker’s Leslie Feinzaig and XYZ Venture’s Ross Fubini share the secrets for founders — and VCs — to make the most of the current fast pace of dealmaking. Read More

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