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The state of the frontier, right now.

One read. Refreshed weekly. Drawn from the 40 most material moves across 5 frontier labs in the last 7 days.

By Mark JonesUpdated
Window: May 31, 2026 - Jun 07, 2026·Generated Jun 7, 2026, 5:53 PM

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No material moves from Perplexity in the last 7 days. Tracked, just not active.

Sources informing this read (40)
  1. Jun 06, 2026
    AnthropicAnthropic updated prompt caching to automatically read from the longest previously cached prefix when breakpoints are set.
  2. Jun 06, 2026
    AnthropicAnthropic optimized prompt caching support in the Message Batches API to improve cache hit rates.
  3. Jun 06, 2026
    AnthropicAnthropic added a delete endpoint to the Message Batches API for managing batch processing tasks.
  4. Jun 06, 2026
    AnthropicAnthropic released the Models API, Message Batches API, and Token counting API for general availability.
  5. Jun 06, 2026
    AnthropicAnthropic added API key grouping for usage and cost pages plus new sorting columns for key management.
  6. Jun 06, 2026
    AnthropicAnthropic released the Admin API for programmatic management of organization resources.
  7. Jun 06, 2026
    AnthropicAnthropic updated Messages API rate limits to separate input and output tokens and added tool use to Workbench.
  8. Jun 06, 2026
    AnthropicAnthropic added PDF support for all Claude 3.5 Sonnet models.
  9. Jun 06, 2026
    GoogleGoogle released a native Gemini app for macOS 15 and up with a keyboard shortcut and window sharing.
  10. Jun 06, 2026
    GoogleGoogle released tools to import chat history and personal context from other AI applications into Gemini.
  11. Jun 06, 2026
    GoogleGoogle released Gemini 3.1 Pro, a model designed for advanced reasoning and complex problem solving.
  12. Jun 06, 2026
    GoogleGoogle released an upgrade to Gemini 3 Deep Think for science, research, and engineering tasks.
  13. Jun 06, 2026
    GoogleGoogle introduced Gemini 3 in Chrome with a side panel for multitasking and an auto browse preview.
  14. Jun 06, 2026
    GoogleGoogle launched Personal Intelligence to connect Gemini with Gmail, Photos, YouTube, and Search for subscribers.
  15. Jun 06, 2026
    GoogleGoogle released Gemini 3 Flash as the default model, featuring PhD-level reasoning and multimodal understanding.
  16. Jun 06, 2026
    GoogleGoogle is rolling out experimental Gems from Google Labs to create custom AI mini-apps for everyday tasks.
  17. Jun 06, 2026
    xAIxAI released a Batch API for all customers to process large volumes of requests efficiently.
  18. Jun 06, 2026
    xAIxAI released the Grok Voice Agent API for general availability.
  19. Jun 06, 2026
    xAIGrok 4.1 Fast is now available for use within the xAI Enterprise API.
  20. Jun 06, 2026
    xAIxAI released Grok 4.1 Fast model support for agent tools and reduced tool pricing by 50 percent.
  21. Jun 06, 2026
    xAIThe Files API is generally available for uploading and using files within chat conversations.
  22. Jun 06, 2026
    xAIxAI released a Collections Search tool and remote MCP server support for API chat conversations.
  23. Jun 06, 2026
    xAIxAI released server-side tools for web search, X search, and code execution.
  24. Jun 06, 2026
    xAIxAI released the stateful Responses API for general availability to process requests.
  25. Jun 06, 2026
    OpenAIOpenAI released GPT-5.5 Instant as the new default model for all ChatGPT users.
  26. Jun 06, 2026
    OpenAIOpenAI launched ChatGPT for Excel and Google Sheets globally as a sidebar for spreadsheet management and analysis.
  27. Jun 06, 2026
    OpenAIOpenAI released Advanced Account Security for personal accounts to reduce account takeover and data exposure risks.
  28. Jun 06, 2026
    OpenAIOpenAI moved model selection and thinking effort controls into the composer for web users on paid plans.
  29. Jun 06, 2026
    OpenAIOpenAI is rolling out Fast answers for common information-seeking questions that do not require personalized responses.
  30. Jun 06, 2026
    OpenAIOpenAI launched ChatGPT for Clinicians, a free version for verified United States medical professionals to support clinical work.
  31. Jun 06, 2026
    OpenAIOpenAI released ChatGPT Images 2.0 and a thinking feature for image planning and refinement.
  32. Jun 06, 2026
    OpenAIOpenAI is rolling out ads for Free and Go plan users in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
  33. Jun 06, 2026
    AnthropicAnthropic released Claude 3.5 Haiku as a text-only model available through the Claude API.
  34. Jun 06, 2026
    AnthropicAnthropic added PDF support for Claude 3.5 Sonnet and a token counting feature for messages.
  35. Jun 06, 2026
    AnthropicAnthropic added computer use tools to the API for the upgraded Claude 3.5 Sonnet model.
  36. Jun 06, 2026
    AnthropicAnthropic released the Message Batches API in beta, offering asynchronous processing at 50 percent lower cost.
  37. Jun 06, 2026
    AnthropicAnthropic added an API option to disable parallel tool use by setting a specific boolean in tool_choice.
  38. Jun 06, 2026
    AnthropicAnthropic added Workspaces to the Developer Console for custom spend limits, rate limits, and project usage tracking.
  39. Jun 06, 2026
    GoogleGoogle AI Ultra subscribers now have access to Gemini 3 Deep Think for complex reasoning tasks.
  40. Jun 06, 2026
    GoogleGemini replaces Google Assistant in Android Auto to provide conversational AI and app connectivity while driving.
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What is the current state of frontier AI?+

Nova3 publishes a single weekly read synthesizing the most material moves across OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, xAI, and Perplexity in the last 7 days. The full read sits at the top of this page, with every source listed below it.

How often is this updated?+

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OpenAI, Anthropic, Google (DeepMind and the Gemini surface), xAI, and Perplexity. Each lab carries an entity link to its Wikidata page so machine readers can resolve the reference unambiguously.

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