AI News: Gemini Is SO Much Better Now (+ NotebookLM, Claude and Siri Updates)
This week brought significant AI updates including improved Gemini Live with 2x context and faster responses, enhanced Claude Co-work with computer control capabilities, and NotebookLM's new cross-device notifications. OpenAI shut down Sora while Apple rumors suggest Siri will integrate multiple AI services through App Store apps.
Summary
The video covers major AI developments from the past week across several platforms. NotebookLM received a quality-of-life improvement with cross-device push notifications that alert users when generations like slide decks or flashcards are complete. Gemini had multiple significant updates including a major Live upgrade powered by Gemini 3.1 Flash that doubled the context window, improved response speed and intelligence, and enhanced linguistic range. The transcription feature was also fixed to handle pauses better, and the music generation tool Lyria was upgraded to version 3 Pro, now capable of creating 3-minute tracks with advanced musical composition understanding including intros, verses, and bridges. Gemini also added memory import capabilities to ease switching from other AI providers and rumors suggest a native Mac app is in development. Claude Co-work received substantial enhancements including an improved projects system that acts as organized workspaces with custom instructions, file access, and memory systems. Most notably, Claude now features computer use capabilities that allow it to take screenshots and control computers via mouse and keyboard, enabling 24/7 automated tasks. The mobile Claude app also gained access to work tools like Figma and canvas slides. Apple rumors suggest iOS 27 in 2026 will allow Siri to integrate with any AI service through App Store apps, potentially making Siri a powerful AI orchestrator. Finally, OpenAI shut down Sora completely, including API access, reportedly to focus resources on more important services and experiences.
About this episode
This week’s biggest AI updates (and rumors) you actually need to know. From a huge Gemini Live upgrade to a slick new NotebookLM feature, plus the latest Claude Cowork and Siri rumors. Heads up, these updates may not be available worldwide yet. Just because I have access to them doesn't mean you will yet. Related videos mentioned: - Claude Projects video: https://youtu.be/aY-i_5QVKtI - Claude Computer Use video: https://youtu.be/dwYfNQzHQuY ⚒️ Tools I Use Everyday: - 🎙️ Wispr Flow (voice-to-text that actually cleans up your speech): https://ref.wisprflow.ai/l6qEejY - 🧠 Kortex (the best Chrome extension for NotebookLM power users): https://kortex-notebooklm.com/ — Use code PAUL10 for 10% off 🔗 This video is not sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. 0:00 Intro 0:45 NotebookLM Update 1:50 Gemini Updates 7:36 Claude Updates 11:47 Siri Rumor 13:03 OpenAI Sora Shutdown 14:36 Wrap Up
Key Insights
- Gemini Live received its biggest update yet with twice the context window, faster and smarter responses, and improved linguistic range, making it substantially more usable than before
- Claude's computer use feature allows it to take screenshots and control computers via mouse and keyboard, enabling 24/7 automated task execution across different apps without native integrations
- Lyria 3 Pro can now generate 3-minute music tracks with advanced understanding of musical composition including intros, verses, choruses and bridges, but is limited to paid Gemini subscribers
- Apple is rumored to be planning iOS 27 for 2026 that will allow Siri to integrate with any AI service through App Store apps, potentially making Siri an AI orchestrator without requiring direct company partnerships
- OpenAI completely shut down Sora and its API access, canceling a $1.5 billion Disney deal, reportedly to concentrate resources on better services and experiences that actually matter
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Transcript
[0:00] This past week has seen some pretty interesting new developments in the world of AI. Notebook LM has a little new feature. We're going to talk about that one. I really like it. Gemini has been releasing a ton of updates. And we have some pretty credible rumors about what's to come next for Gemini. And Anthropic has been absolutely cooking. And Claude Co-work is even more powerful than ever before. We're going to talk all about that in today's news update for the week. If you don't know who I am, my name is Paul Jay. Lipsky. Every [0:32] single day almost, I release videos talking about AI tools that you actually care about. We don't talk about…
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