OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered browser with features like built-in chat, browser history integration, and an agent mode for task automation. The browser will roll out first on MacOS with other platforms following soon. This move positions OpenAI to compete with Google Chrome and other AI browsers from companies like Perplexity and The Browser Company.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published a statement defending the company's AI policy positions after criticism from Trump administration officials. Amodei countered claims that Anthropic engages in fear-mongering to advance regulatory capture, highlighting the company's collaboration with the federal government while explaining its support for certain state-level AI regulations.

LangChain raised $125 million at a $1.25 billion valuation, led by IVP with new investors CapitalG and Sapphire Ventures. The AI framework provider, which started as an open source project in 2022, has evolved into a platform for building agents. The company announced updates to all its major products while maintaining strong open source popularity.

Sesame, led by former Oculus executives, secured $250 million in Series B funding to develop AI-powered smart glasses. The startup is creating a personal AI agent with natural-sounding voice capabilities embedded in lightweight eyewear. Sesame has opened its iOS app beta to select testers while working on fashion-forward smartglasses with high-quality audio.

Multimodal AI startup Fal.ai has secured $250M in funding at a $4B+ valuation, led by Kleiner Perkins and Sequoia. The company hosts over 600 image, video, and audio AI models for developers, with revenue exceeding $95M and 2 million developers using its platform. Key customers include Adobe, Canva, and Shopify.