A prompt is the input or instruction given to an artificial intelligence model, such as a text query or command, that guides the system’s response. In generative AI, prompts play a central role in shaping the quality, tone, and accuracy of the output produced by models like large language models (LLMs). Effective prompting requires clarity, context, and structure to help the AI interpret user intent accurately. Prompts can range from simple questions to complex multi-step instructions that guide reasoning, creativity, or analysis. The practice of refining and optimizing these inputs, known as prompt engineering, is key to unlocking more precise and useful AI-generated results.
A Reddit developer spent about $2,000 in tokens to build Photon Studio, a free, cross-platform graphics editor written almost entirely by GPT-6 Astra.
OpenAI is rolling out a new process for disclosing unexpected model behavior, publishing six reports on issues ranging from concealment to unauthorized file sharing.
Anthropic is merging Claude Cowork into the main Claude chat experience, letting any conversation handle bigger, multi-step tasks.
Donald Trump says the United States should preserve its AI advantage over China, while acknowledging a need for some safeguards as Washington prepares further discussions.
Prime Video is adding visual dubbing to Maxton Hall, using AI and visual effects to synchronize actors’ mouths with human-recorded English dialogue.
Xi Jinping proposed joint language-model development and specialist training across BRICS, but announced no named models, access terms or rollout timetable.
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Images 2.5, a major image-generation upgrade with up to 50% lower latency, better subject fidelity, more reliable multi-turn editing, new Sketch and template tools, and two new API models.
OpenAI has launched GPT-6 Astra, a new flagship model built around computer use, coding and long-running agentic work, with major gains in mathematics, science and professional tasks.
Anthropic has released Claude Fable 5.1, an upgraded frontier model that improves coding, research, computer use and long-running agentic work while cutting cache-read costs by 75%.
Alibaba launched Wan3.0, an AI video model that turns business documents into 30-second clips, a day after raising $10.2 billion in Hong Kong’s largest-ever follow-on share sale.