π Claude 3.7 Sonnet, Comet by Perplexity, and Deep Research by OpenAI: Three Revolutions in AI, Web Navigation, and Advanced Research π
π Apple brings Apple Intelligence to Vision Pro, and Google offers Gemini Code Assist for free to developers
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance at a rapid pace, with major tech companies competing to offer more powerful models and innovative tools. This week, Anthropic introduced Claude 3.7 Sonnet, its first model with hybrid reasoning, promising deeper understanding and greater accuracy in complex tasks. Meanwhile, Perplexity has launched Comet, a browser specifically designed for the AI era, in a move that could change the way we interact with the internet.
At the same time, OpenAI has taken another step in advanced research by expanding its Deep Research feature to more users. Previously reserved only for Pro subscribers, this powerful tool is now available for Plus, Team, Edu, and Enterprise plans, allowing more professionals to access an intelligent analysis system to generate detailed reports efficiently.
These announcements come at a time of major transformations in the industry, with the arrival of Apple Intelligence on Vision Pro and Google's strategy to offer Gemini Code Assist for free to developers.
π€ Claude 3.7 Sonnet: Anthropicβs New Bet on Hybrid Reasoning
Anthropic has launched Claude 3.7 Sonnet, an AI model that introduces the concept of hybrid reasoning for the first time. Unlike other models that separate immediate response from deep reasoning, Claude 3.7 Sonnet automatically adjusts its processing time according to task complexity.
"We believe reasoning is an essential feature of AI, not a separate functionality," says Dianne Penn, Director of Product Research at Anthropic. This technology allows Claude 3.7 Sonnet to be more precise in tasks such as programming, finance, and law, outperforming previous models in specialized benchmarks.
Additionally, Anthropic has introduced Claude Code, a tool that takes AI-assisted programming to the next level. Claude Code can search for code, edit files, run tests, and even publish changes on GitHub. This development represents a step toward autonomous AI agents capable of assisting in technical tasks more efficiently and proactively.
π Perplexity Launches Comet: The Future of Web Navigation
Perplexity has introduced Comet, a web browser designed from the ground up for the new AI era. Unlike traditional browsers, Comet prioritizes interaction with AI agents, optimizing how information is processed and accessed on the web.
"Classic browsers were designed for humans using keyboards and mice, but AI needs a new interface," highlights the Perplexity team.
This launch is part of Perplexityβs broader strategy to establish itself as a key player in the revolution of search and web navigation. Recently, the company signed a strategic agreement with Atresmedia, allowing the integration of its content into its conversational search engine. This partnership joins other collaborations with Time and The Independent, positioning Perplexity as an alternative to traditional search engines.
The company has also closed a new funding round of 73.6 million euros, driving its technological development and expanding its infrastructure to compete with giants like Google and Microsoft in the AI-powered search market.
π OpenAI Expands Deep Research and Improves Its Functionality
OpenAI has expanded access to its advanced research tool, Deep Research, to all ChatGPT paying subscribers. Previously reserved exclusively for Pro users, the tool is now available for Plus, Team, Edu, and Enterprise plans, allowing more users to take advantage of its capabilities to generate detailed reports and perform data analysis faster.
Along with this expansion, OpenAI has introduced key improvements to Deep Research, including the integration of images with citations in reports and enhanced ability to understand and reference user-uploaded files. These updates aim to provide more comprehensive and contextualized analysis, facilitating the work of researchers, journalists, and professionals across various industries.
ποΈ Usage Limits and Advantages for Pro Plan
New users accessing Deep Research under the Plus, Team, Edu, and Enterprise plans will have a limit of ten queries per month. Meanwhile, Pro plan subscribers, who pay 200 dollars per month, have seen an increase in their usage limit, going from 100 to 120 queries per month.
π Operator: Still Out of Reach for Standard Users
Although Deep Research is now available to more subscribers, the Operator tool remains exclusive to the Pro plan. Operator is an AI agent capable of browsing the web autonomously within a virtual machine, ensuring user data privacy, and allows for multiple parallel queries, notifying users once each task is completed.
OpenAI has indicated its intent to expand Operator to more users in the future, but has not yet confirmed a launch date for other plans. The complexity of the tool, which operates in a secure environment to protect user privacy, might be the reason why its rollout is taking longer.
π Apple Intelligence Arrives on Vision Pro and Google Strengthens Developers with Gemini Code Assist
Apple has announced the arrival of Apple Intelligence on Vision Pro, incorporating tools like Writing Tools, Image Playground, and Genmoji into its augmented reality ecosystem. These new features will allow users to edit texts, generate images, and personalize emojis with AI, improving interaction in an immersive environment.
Meanwhile, Google has made a bold move in the programming sector with the launch of Gemini Code Assist, a free tool for developers. Unlike GitHub Copilot, which limits its free version to 2,000 code generations per month, Gemini Code Assist allows up to 180,000 monthly prompts, offering a strong and accessible alternative for both professionals and students.
π Moving Toward a New Generation of Artificial Intelligence
The launch of Claude 3.7 Sonnet, Comet by Perplexity, and Deep Research by OpenAI marks a new phase in the AI revolution. While Anthropic is betting on a hybrid reasoning model, Perplexity is redefining web navigation to adapt to AI interaction, and OpenAI is democratizing access to advanced research with Deep Research.
With Apple and Google also advancing in their ecosystems, the race to dominate the future of artificial intelligence is intensifying. The coming months will be key to seeing how these technologies will redefine our relationship with AI, programming, and the web.
π¬ SkyReels: The Open-Source AI Video Tool Revolutionizing Content Creation
SkyReels is an open-source platform for generating short videos with AI, ideal for creators and developers. It allows users to create 5 to 10-second clips with advanced options such as lip sync, aspect ratio adjustment, and storyboard creation to connect multiple scenes.
Its free version has significant limitations, including a maximum of 10 seconds per video and the inability to download them without a watermark. Paid plans, starting at 28 euros per month, unlock more options for professional-quality productions.
With this commitment to open-source technology, SkyReels provides an accessible tool for exploring new audiovisual formats with AI.
β‘ Adobe Firefly: The AI That Turns Text into Video in Seconds
Adobe Firefly allows users to create videos from text in just a few clicks. After accessing firefly.adobe.com, users can enter their desired content and generate a custom video within seconds.
It offers advanced options such as shot adjustment, camera angles, and movement types. The free version is highly limited, allowing only two videos before requiring a subscription.
The Standard plan costs 11.17 euros per month and includes 20 five-second videos, while the Pro plan, at 33.54 euros per month, increases this limit to 70 videos.
It is a powerful tool for creators who need quick and flexible video generation without programming skills.