AI and Crypto News we're keeping up with this week:
@huggingface Launches Free "Open Computer Agent"
The freely available, cloud-hosted agentic AI tool can operate a Linux virtual machine with apps. The open-source operator can handle simple tasks through a web UI.
@Google Unveils Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview (I/O Edition)
Google's flagship model update is leading the WebDev Arena Leaderboard for creating aesthetic web apps. It is available via the Gemini API, Vertex AI, and AI Studio at the same price as its predecessor, and achieves 84.8% on the VideoMME benchmark.
@AnthropicAI Introduces Web Search API for Claude
Developers can now build Claude-powered apps that deliver up-to-date information through web search capabilities. Starting at $10 per 1,000 searches, the API works with Claude 3.7 Sonnet, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, and Claude 3.5 Haiku models. It uses reasoning to determine when to search, can conduct multiple queries, and allows customization of allowed domains.
@Gaianet_AI Partners With https://t.co/0GU2bTQAWj for AI Agent Verification
The collaboration creates a trust layer for AI agents using Web3 digital ID and attestation services. The partnership aims to build infrastructure for responsible agent ownership while maintaining the power of decentralized AI.
@monad_xyz Announces Testnet-2 for Validator Readiness
The Monad Foundation is launching an experimental testnet environment to enhance validator knowledge before mainnet. Running for approximately 10 weeks starting in late May, Testnet-2 will select 100-150 participants based on experience, commitment, geographic region, and infrastructure setup.
@vvvdotnet Forms Strategic Partnership With Abstract Chain
The collaboration focuses on supporting high-potential builders developing consumer-centric applications on Abstract, an Ethereum L2 optimized for gaming, social, and trading use cases. It aims to accelerate projects from build to launch through a concentrated ecosystem of resources for consumer crypto applications.
The verification layer for trustless systems continues to evolve as innovations push the boundaries of what's possible in both centralized and decentralized AI development.
