Okay folks, we’re switching things up today.

Instead of spotlighting just one big headline, we’re hitting you with a triple-shot of what went down in AI over the weekend—because too much happened and we simply couldn’t pick one.

So here’s your quickfire recap👇

For starters: Google Just Went Full Brainiac With Gemini 2.5 Deep Think

Yup, Google just dropped Gemini 2.5 Deep Think—and this isn’t your average chatbot. It’s kind of like a multi-agent reasoning model, but here’s the twist: instead of a whole team of AI agents rushing to spit out an answer, this one thinks through the problem from multiple angles on its own, evaluates them all at once, refines its approach, then combines the best ideas into one smart response.

This process is called “parallel thinking technique”

And it can:

  • Tackle complex math, coding, and logic problems like a boss

  • Crank out way longer, way smarter responses than old-school AI ever could.

  • Whip up slick, detailed websites with better design and structure that actually look good.

  • Work seamlessly with tools like code execution and Google Search—automatically.

  • Scored higher than OpenAI and xAI on benchmark tests like LiveCodeBench 6 and Humanity’s Last Exam (yep, that’s a real thing)

Oh—and fun fact? A version of this model helped Google snag gold at the International Math Olympiad.

But don’t get too excited—access is locked behind Google’s $250/month Ultra plan. 🤑 because elite brains don’t come cheap, apparently.

Still, this is a major swing at OpenAI’s lead and a clear sign that Google’s officially back in the ring, gloves on. If you’ve got the financial muscle, it’s worth checking out.

Meanwhile, in Drama Land: Anthropic Just Cut Off OpenAI

Whewww. The AI tension is real.

Anthropic just revoked OpenAI’s access to its Claude API—and the tea? Piping hot.

Here’s the tea:

  • OpenAI was reportedly using Claude to benchmark and test ahead of GPT-5 launch.

  • Anthropic found out, called it a terms of service violation, and straight-up cut them off.

OpenAI’s response? “It’s industry standard practice.” Anthropic’s vibe? “Not with us, it’s not.”

This isn’t just petty tech beef—it’s a real power struggle over how “open” AI should be when billion-dollar models are on the line.

Bottom line? The AI world is no longer all hugs and open APIs. Everyone’s guarding their secret sauce now—and it’s getting real territorial

Lastly, Apple’s Plotting Its ChatGPT Moment!

Yup, Apple’s finally making moves in the AI space that aren’t just “We partnered with OpenAI.”

According to Bloomberg, they’ve spun up a brand-new internal team called Answers, Knowledge, and Information (which honestly sounds like a nerdy spy squad and we love it).

Their mission? Build a native AI answer engine—basically, Apple’s own ChatGPT-style system, deeply baked into Siri, Safari, and across iOS.

Couple things to note:

  • It could show up as a standalone app, or just be a massive Siri glow-up

  • They’re actively hiring search engine pros to build it

  • This move could finally help Apple break free from Google search dependency—especially with that recent antitrust heat on Google

And let’s be honest: Siri’s been long overdue for a brain transplant. This might be it

So, What’s the Big Picture?

The multi-agent AI wave is officially hereGoogle, xAI, OpenAI, and Anthropic are all building models that think in teams. That’s the future: not one AI giving you an answer, but a squad working it out together, behind the scenes.

At the same time, we’re watching the industry shift from “open and collaborative” to private, premium, and power-play-heavy. Everyone’s:

  • Building smarter models

  • Guarding access

  • Locking their best tools behind subscription paywalls

And now? Even Apple’s joining the fight.

That’s it for your AI power briefing. Now go ahead—pick your fave headline and dive in deeper.

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