An Application Programming Interface (API) is a structured set of rules and protocols that enables different software systems to communicate and share data. It defines how requests and responses are formatted, making it possible for applications to work together without needing to understand each other’s internal code. In artificial intelligence, APIs play a crucial role in connecting applications to AI models, machine learning tools, and cloud-based analytics. They allow developers to easily access pre-trained models, automate workflows, and embed intelligent features like language translation, image recognition, or predictive analytics into their products. APIs also support scalability and standardization, helping organizations integrate AI technologies quickly and efficiently.
Google is expanding Gemini capabilities across Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive to help users draft documents, build spreadsheets, and analyze files using AI. The updates integrate data from personal files, emails, and the web.
Xiaomi has launched a closed beta for miclaw, an AI agent powered by the MiMo large model that can control smartphones and smart home devices using natural language commands.
Honor confirmed its Robot Phone will launch in the second half of the year, featuring a 200MP camera with a built-in three-axis mechanical gimbal system.
ŌURA unveils a proprietary large language model for women’s health, combining clinical research and biometric data to deliver personalized, privacy-first AI guidance through Oura Advisor.
Udemy has launched a new integration with OpenAI that embeds its course catalog and learning tools directly into ChatGPT. The move aims to make structured skills development accessible inside conversational AI for hundreds of millions of users.
A new platform called Rent a Human allows AI agents to outsource tasks to real people when automation falls short, highlighting an unusual hybrid model of human-in-the-loop labor.
OpenAI has introduced the Codex app for macOS, a new desktop interface designed to help developers manage multiple AI agents in parallel and supervise long-running software projects more effectively.
Artificial intelligence has become the top investment theme for global family offices, while cryptocurrencies remain largely sidelined, according to JPMorgan’s latest global survey.
SpaceX has acquired Elon Musk’s AI company xAI, combining rockets, satellites, and artificial intelligence into a vertically integrated effort aimed at scaling AI compute beyond Earth.
Spotify has launched Prompted Playlists, a new AI-powered playlist creation feature that lets users describe what they want to hear in natural language.