# Current State

> A rolling weekly read on the state of frontier AI, maintained by Nova3 AI.

- URL: https://nova3.ai/current-state
- Window: 2026-05-31 to 2026-06-07
- Generated: 2026-06-07T18:59:10.613Z
- Author: Mark Jones (https://nova3.ai/#mark-jones)
- Publisher: Nova3 AI (https://nova3.ai/#organization)

## Tracked labs
- OpenAI - https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21708200
- Anthropic - https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116933597
- Google DeepMind - https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20800499
- xAI - https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q121906019
- Perplexity AI - https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q117348766

## This week's read

The desk is synthesizing this week's read.

## Sources (40)

- 2026-06-06 [Anthropic] Anthropic updated prompt caching to automatically read from the longest previously cached prefix when breakpoints are set. - https://docs.claude.com/en/release-notes/overview#january-15th-2025
- 2026-06-06 [Anthropic] Anthropic optimized prompt caching support in the Message Batches API to improve cache hit rates. - https://docs.claude.com/en/release-notes/overview#january-10th-2025
- 2026-06-06 [Anthropic] Anthropic added a delete endpoint to the Message Batches API for managing batch processing tasks. - https://docs.claude.com/en/release-notes/overview#december-19th-2024
- 2026-06-06 [Anthropic] Anthropic released the Models API, Message Batches API, and Token counting API for general availability. - https://docs.claude.com/en/release-notes/overview#december-17th-2024
- 2026-06-06 [Anthropic] Anthropic added API key grouping for usage and cost pages plus new sorting columns for key management. - https://docs.claude.com/en/release-notes/overview#december-4th-2024
- 2026-06-06 [Anthropic] Anthropic released the Admin API for programmatic management of organization resources. - https://docs.claude.com/en/release-notes/overview#november-21st-2024
- 2026-06-06 [Anthropic] Anthropic updated Messages API rate limits to separate input and output tokens and added tool use to Workbench. - https://docs.claude.com/en/release-notes/overview#november-20th-2024
- 2026-06-06 [Anthropic] Anthropic added PDF support for all Claude 3.5 Sonnet models. - https://docs.claude.com/en/release-notes/overview#november-13th-2024
- 2026-06-06 [Google] Google released a native Gemini app for macOS 15 and up with a keyboard shortcut and window sharing. - https://gemini.google/release-notes/#meet-your-new-desktop-assistant-gemini-for-mac
- 2026-06-06 [Google] Google released tools to import chat history and personal context from other AI applications into Gemini. - https://gemini.google/release-notes/#make-the-switch-seamlessly-bring-your-ai-memories-and-chat-history-to-gemini
- 2026-06-06 [Google] Google released Gemini 3.1 Pro, a model designed for advanced reasoning and complex problem solving. - https://gemini.google/release-notes/#gemini-3-1-pro-a-smarter-model-for-your-most-complex-tasks
- 2026-06-06 [Google] Google released an upgrade to Gemini 3 Deep Think for science, research, and engineering tasks. - https://gemini.google/release-notes/#solve-modern-science-research-and-engineering-challenges-with-gemini-3-deep-thin
- 2026-06-06 [Google] Google introduced Gemini 3 in Chrome with a side panel for multitasking and an auto browse preview. - https://gemini.google/release-notes/#meet-your-new-ai-browsing-assistant-gemini-in-chrome
- 2026-06-06 [Google] Google launched Personal Intelligence to connect Gemini with Gmail, Photos, YouTube, and Search for subscribers. - https://gemini.google/release-notes/#gemini-introduces-personal-intelligence
- 2026-06-06 [Google] Google released Gemini 3 Flash as the default model, featuring PhD-level reasoning and multimodal understanding. - https://gemini.google/release-notes/#introducing-gemini-3-flash-a-major-upgrade-to-your-everyday-ai
- 2026-06-06 [Google] Google is rolling out experimental Gems from Google Labs to create custom AI mini-apps for everyday tasks. - https://gemini.google/release-notes/#introducing-a-new-kind-of-gem
- 2026-06-06 [xAI] xAI released a Batch API for all customers to process large volumes of requests efficiently. - https://docs.x.ai/docs/release-notes#batch-api-is-released
- 2026-06-06 [xAI] xAI released the Grok Voice Agent API for general availability. - https://docs.x.ai/docs/release-notes#grok-voice-agent-api-is-released
- 2026-06-06 [xAI] Grok 4.1 Fast is now available for use within the xAI Enterprise API. - https://docs.x.ai/docs/release-notes#grok-4-1-fast-is-available-in-enterprise-api
- 2026-06-06 [xAI] xAI released Grok 4.1 Fast model support for agent tools and reduced tool pricing by 50 percent. - https://docs.x.ai/docs/release-notes#agent-tools-adapt-to-grok-4-1-fast-models-and-tool-prices-dropped
- 2026-06-06 [xAI] The Files API is generally available for uploading and using files within chat conversations. - https://docs.x.ai/docs/release-notes#files-api-is-generally-available
- 2026-06-06 [xAI] xAI released a Collections Search tool and remote MCP server support for API chat conversations. - https://docs.x.ai/docs/release-notes#new-tools-available
- 2026-06-06 [xAI] xAI released server-side tools for web search, X search, and code execution. - https://docs.x.ai/docs/release-notes#tools-are-now-generally-available
- 2026-06-06 [xAI] xAI released the stateful Responses API for general availability to process requests. - https://docs.x.ai/docs/release-notes#responses-api-is-generally-available
- 2026-06-06 [OpenAI] OpenAI released GPT-5.5 Instant as the new default model for all ChatGPT users. - https://help.openai.com/en/articles/6825453-chatgpt-release-notes#gpt-5-5-instant-in-chatgpt
- 2026-06-06 [OpenAI] OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Excel and Google Sheets globally as a sidebar for spreadsheet management and analysis. - https://help.openai.com/en/articles/6825453-chatgpt-release-notes#chatgpt-for-excel-and-google-sheets
- 2026-06-06 [OpenAI] OpenAI released Advanced Account Security for personal accounts to reduce account takeover and data exposure risks. - https://help.openai.com/en/articles/6825453-chatgpt-release-notes#advanced-account-security-in-chatgpt
- 2026-06-06 [OpenAI] OpenAI moved model selection and thinking effort controls into the composer for web users on paid plans. - https://help.openai.com/en/articles/6825453-chatgpt-release-notes#easier-model-selection-in-chatgpt
- 2026-06-06 [OpenAI] OpenAI is rolling out Fast answers for common information-seeking questions that do not require personalized responses. - https://help.openai.com/en/articles/6825453-chatgpt-release-notes#fast-answers-in-chatgpt
- 2026-06-06 [OpenAI] OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Clinicians, a free version for verified United States medical professionals to support clinical work. - https://help.openai.com/en/articles/6825453-chatgpt-release-notes#chatgpt-for-clinicians
- 2026-06-06 [OpenAI] OpenAI released ChatGPT Images 2.0 and a thinking feature for image planning and refinement. - https://help.openai.com/en/articles/6825453-chatgpt-release-notes#chatgpt-images-2-0-in-chatgpt
- 2026-06-06 [OpenAI] OpenAI is rolling out ads for Free and Go plan users in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. - https://help.openai.com/en/articles/6825453-chatgpt-release-notes#rolling-out-ads-in-australia-new-zealand-and-canada
- 2026-06-06 [Anthropic] Anthropic released Claude 3.5 Haiku as a text-only model available through the Claude API. - https://docs.claude.com/en/release-notes/overview#november-4th-2024
- 2026-06-06 [Anthropic] Anthropic added PDF support for Claude 3.5 Sonnet and a token counting feature for messages. - https://docs.claude.com/en/release-notes/overview#november-1st-2024
- 2026-06-06 [Anthropic] Anthropic added computer use tools to the API for the upgraded Claude 3.5 Sonnet model. - https://docs.claude.com/en/release-notes/overview#october-22nd-2024
- 2026-06-06 [Anthropic] Anthropic released the Message Batches API in beta, offering asynchronous processing at 50 percent lower cost. - https://docs.claude.com/en/release-notes/overview#october-8th-2024
- 2026-06-06 [Anthropic] Anthropic added an API option to disable parallel tool use by setting a specific boolean in tool_choice. - https://docs.claude.com/en/release-notes/overview#october-3rd-2024
- 2026-06-06 [Anthropic] Anthropic added Workspaces to the Developer Console for custom spend limits, rate limits, and project usage tracking. - https://docs.claude.com/en/release-notes/overview#september-10th-2024
- 2026-06-06 [Google] Google AI Ultra subscribers now have access to Gemini 3 Deep Think for complex reasoning tasks. - https://gemini.google/release-notes/#solve-even-more-complex-problems-with-gemini-3-deep-think
- 2026-06-06 [Google] Gemini replaces Google Assistant in Android Auto to provide conversational AI and app connectivity while driving. - https://gemini.google/release-notes/#drive-with-gemini-in-android-auto