Google has launched a new Google Workspace CLI on GitHub to simplify the integration of third-party AI agents into its core services like Gmail and Drive. This developer-focused tool marks a shift towards streamlined, standardized AI integration, with notable collaboration on OpenClaw, an open-source AI project gaining momentum.

Ann Arbor's Townie Homes initiative aims to expand homeownership for middle- and lower-income residents with homes priced between $125,000 and $325,000. Supported by tax incentives, the project has garnered broad local support and a waitlist exceeding 850 people, with initial buyers primarily young professionals and first-time homeowners.

The AI industry is shifting focus from training to inference, benefiting Nvidia's hardware and boosting platforms like Palantir, while cloud giants integrate AI technologies. Meta's Llama 4 and partnerships with IBM and Dell enhance enterprise deployment, as Q1 2026 earnings will highlight returns on AI infrastructure investments and potential product advancements.

A proposal suggests creating "NewSlack," a Claude-powered workspace, to overcome Slack's data access and collaboration limits. It argues Slack's current policies are restrictive, urging Anthropic to lead the change by promoting open data access and interoperability.

University of Oregon physicists, led by Eric Corwin, have simulated a two-dimensional "ideal glass" achieving a mechanically stable amorphous state with zero configurational entropy. This breakthrough, published in Physical Review Letters, could revolutionize material science and manufacturing by paving the way for advanced materials like metallic glasses with improved strength and moldability.

TCS and OpenAI have partnered to build substantial AI data centers in India, with investments ranging from 100 MW to 1 GW facilities. TCS is also exploring further partnerships to advance its AI infrastructure, despite a challenging year with a significant drop in share price.

Luma unveils Luma Agents, a groundbreaking AI platform for creative work across text, image, video, and audio, promising revolutionary efficiency and customization. Already adopted by major brands like Adidas and Mazda, the platform offers unique features such as generating large variations through conversational prompts and significant cost-saving potential.

Chevy reintroduces the Bolt as a budget-friendly EV option, starting at $28,995, joining the Equinox in affordable electric offerings. Updated features include a modernized interior and Tesla-compatible charging.

Transport for London suffered a massive cyber-attack by Scattered Spider in 2024, compromising personal data of about 10 million people. The breach led to significant service disruptions and ongoing investigations.

A groundbreaking ultrathin metasurface now allows for true 3D vectorial holography by managing structured beams' axial intensity and polarization. This innovation enables secure, hardware-level encryption and has potential applications in secure communications and high-density optical data storage.