🤖 AI Tools and Technologies [26-Dec-2025]

 

🤖AI TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES

Generative AI & Large Language Models

1. GPT-5.2 Released by OpenAI - OpenAI's latest model released December 11, 2025, features enhanced reasoning and achieves state-of-the-art performance on coding benchmarks. The model maintains 60.5% market share and serves approximately 800 million weekly active users. Source: Mashable

2. Gemini 3 Flash Released by Google - Launched December 17, 2025, this faster version of Gemini 3 Pro is optimized for low-latency use cases and real-time automation with improved cost-efficiency. It's positioned as Google's best model to date. Source: HackerNoon

3. Claude Opus 4.5 by Anthropic - Officially released November 24, 2025, achieving 80.9% accuracy on SWE-bench for autonomous engineering. Stands out as a top choice for code-focused teams. Source: FinancialContent

4. GLM-4.7 Open-Sourced by Z.ai - Released December 24, 2025, the latest iteration of Z.ai's open-source GLM family built for real development workflows. Source: AFP

5. MiniMax M2.1 Model Released - An enhanced version of M2 with multi-coding language support, improved tools for structured coding, and better API integration for agent development. Source: MarkTechPost

AI Video/Audio/Media Creation Tools

1. Disney and OpenAI's $1 Billion Content Deal - Disney invested $1 billion in OpenAI with a three-year licensing agreement enabling Sora users to create videos with 200+ Disney characters. Deal effective starting early 2026. Source: AOL News

2. Google Flow AI Video Tool Launched - Google's new AI video generation tool powered by Veo 3 model, unveiled to compete with OpenAI's Sora. Positioned as an alternative for AI video creation. Source: Mashable

3. iMini AI Photo Editor Released - A precise AI photo editing tool for creators combining beginner-friendly controls, interactive community, and multi-model support. Source: WANE Press Release

AI Chatbot/Agents Tools

1. Linux Foundation Announces Agentic AI Foundation - The newly formed Agentic AI Foundation aims to standardize and support an open, collaborative ecosystem for agentic AI systems. A major initiative for AI agent interoperability. Source: Privacy Guides

2. Anthropic Launches Agent Skills Open Standard - Released December 2025, this protocol establishes a universal language for AI agents and has been donated to the Agentic AI Foundation. Supports open-source AI agent development. Source: FinancialContent

3. Waymo Testing Gemini AI Assistant in Robotaxis - Waymo is integrating Google's Gemini AI chatbot to provide in-car assistance in autonomous robotaxis. A system prompt leak reveals 1,200 lines of guidelines. Source: TechCrunch

AI Safety & Ethics

1. New York Enacts RAISE Act for AI Governance - The Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act enacted in December 2025 mandates responsible AI development practices. Represents significant state-level AI governance. Source: SIIT

2. DOJ Launches AI Litigation Task Force - Formed in December 2025 under Executive Order 14365 to establish a national AI policy framework and address state-level AI regulations. Source: FinancialContent

3. New AI Accountability Framework Released - A new framework treats AI responsibility as a continuous control problem, embedding values into systems and monitoring harm over time. Source: AI Accelerator Institute

Other AI Technologies

1. Google 2025 Recap and AI Evolution - Google summarizes its 2025 research and development, highlighting evolution from AI as a tool to AI as a utility with powerful agent capabilities. Source: GigaZine

2. MindMap AI Version 2 Release - MindMap AI introduced Version 2 with AI Thinking Mode for step-by-step reasoning to transform complex content into clear visual maps. Source: WHNT Press Release