Welcome to Get The Gist, where every weekday we share an easy-to-read summary of the latest and greatest developments in AI—news, innovations, and trends—all delivered in under 3 minutes! ⏱

In today’s edition:

• Samsung’s AI Robot Ballie Rolls Out This Summer

• Anthropic Unveils $200/Month Claude 'Max Plan'

• Google Launches Protocol for AI Agent Teamwork

• Wordpress Launches an AI-Powered Website Builder

• And more AI news….

Top Developments

Samsung

Samsung’s AI Robot Ballie Rolls Out This Summer

The Gist: Samsung’s long-teased home robot Ballie is finally launching in the U.S. this summer. Equipped with advanced AI, it’s designed to act as a personalized assistant that moves with you.

Key Details:

• Ballie includes a built-in projector, speaker, microphone, and camera

• Uses Google’s Gemini AI and Samsung’s own models to respond to voice, visuals, and environment

• Can give fashion tips, manage sleep routines, and suggest wine pairings

• Has been demoed at events for years but will now be available for pre-registration

Anthropic

Anthropic Unveils $200/Month Claude 'Max Plan'

The Gist: Anthropic launched a new high-tier subscription plan for its Claude AI, aimed at users who need more power for complex tasks like long chats and data analysis.

Key Details:

• Two pricing options: $100/month and $200/month, offering 5x and 20x more usage

• Designed for users working with large documents and extended conversations

• Provides priority access to the newest Claude versions and features

• Follows a trend toward usage-based pricing among AI providers

Google

Google Launches Protocol for AI Agent Teamwork

The Gist: Google introduced the Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol to let AI agents from different platforms work together, aiming to streamline how businesses use autonomous systems.

Key Details:

• Backed by over 50 tech and consulting partners including Salesforce, SAP, and Deloitte

• Allows agents to share tasks and data across different apps and vendors

• Supports secure communication and tasks that can run for hours or days

• Built using familiar web standards for easy integration into existing systems

Quick Gist

OpenAI has filed a countersuit against Elon Musk, accusing him of attempting a hostile takeover using "bad-faith tactics" and asserting that it holds emails supporting its claims. (Read More)

Researchers have significantly improved one-minute video generation from text storyboards by using Test-Time Training layers in pre-trained Transformers, enhancing coherence and visual quality. (Read More)

Microsoft is pausing several data center projects, including a $1 billion build in Ohio, amid evolving AI demands and a reevaluation of infrastructure strategies. (Read More)

Google DeepMind plans to support Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) in Gemini models, pushing adoption of the new open standard for connecting AI models to external data. (Read More)

OpenAI has introduced the Pioneers Program to develop domain-specific benchmarks, aiming to improve the evaluation of AI model performance in practical, real-world settings. (Read More)

SentinelLabs reported that AkiraBot is using AI-generated spam to craft highly targeted marketing messages, making spam attacks harder to detect and filter. (Read More)

WordPress.com has launched an AI-powered site builder in early access that generates full websites from user prompts, although it currently lacks support for advanced ecommerce features. (Read More)

Google introduced Firebase Studio, an AI-based cloud IDE that lets users create full-stack apps using natural language, aligning with the emerging "vibe coding" development style. (Read More)

THAT’S IT FOR TODAY!