AI News, Oct 7, 2026: OpenAI releases GPT-6 with interactive user interface

Today's updates from OpenAI, Microsoft, and Anthropic signal a major shift toward highly interactive interfaces and deeper system integration.

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   OpenAI releases GPT-6 with interactive user interfaceThe Decoder

   OpenAI is rolling out GPT-6 alongside an "Intelligent UI" that turns text responses into interactive visual elements and cuts model wait times by 44 percent.

   Why it matters

   Users can now interact with charts, buttons, and mini-apps directly inside ChatGPT, reducing the need to copy data to other software.
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   Anthropic releases Claude Haiku 5.5 with deep price cutsThe Decoder

   Anthropic launched Claude Haiku 5.5, which significantly outperforms its predecessor on computer-use benchmarks while offering token price reductions of up to 90 percent.

   Why it matters

   Developers get a much faster, more capable model for computer tasks at a fraction of the previous cost, making AI integration cheaper.
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   Microsoft Copilot gains access to local Windows filesThe Verge AI

   Microsoft announced a "Hybrid Intelligence" upgrade for Copilot that allows the AI to access local files and execute commands directly within Windows.

   Why it matters

   The AI assistant can now perform actions across your operating system and work directly with your personal files to automate tasks.
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   Tech giants back $1.8 billion initiative for virtual cell AIThe Decoder

   The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub is coordinating a $1.8 billion project funded by Meta, Google DeepMind, and others to train AI models that predict cell behavior.

   Why it matters

   Predictive models of cell behavior could drastically accelerate drug discovery and help researchers find new treatments for diseases.
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   Google opens SynthID AI watermark detector to the publicThe Decoder

   Google has made its SynthID watermark detection tool public, allowing users to identify AI-generated content that carries the digital watermark.

   Why it matters

   Anyone can now verify if images, video, or audio were generated by Google's AI tools, helping to combat digital misinformation.
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   OpenAI launches low-cost Decisions API for fast classificationThe Decoder

   OpenAI released its Decisions API, which classifies text and images for $0.10 per million input tokens and simplifies output options to binary choices or categories.

   Why it matters

   Developers can now run simple yes/no or categorization tasks ten times faster and at a much lower cost than using standard text generation APIs.
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   Safety audit rates ChatGPT for Teens as an unacceptable riskThe Decoder

   An independent audit by Common Sense Media found that ChatGPT's teen safety guardrails failed to send parental alerts during simulated conversations about self-harm.

   Why it matters

   Parents and educators should be aware that the chatbot's youth safety features failed to trigger alerts during critical mental health tests.