The week in AI, in one read.
Google DeepMind's Gemini and GLM models entered OpenRouter's top 10 by spend, while Google Gemini dropped to #11 on the US App Store's top free apps. Product updates also stood out: Microsoft added app-building features to Copilot, and OpenAI raised usage limits even as Codex had an outage.
Google DeepMind had the best week: Gemini 3 Flash Preview and Gemini 3.7 Flash entered OpenRouter's top 10 models by spend, and Google is testing shopping through Gemini and AI Mode in India. Anthropic had the worst week: a US appeals court upheld its supply chain risk designation, despite its reportedly signed $11.6 billion cloud deal with Akamai Technologies.
The stories of the week
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Microsoft launches new Copilot version with coding and editing features
Why it matters: Microsoft's Copilot update gives non-technical workers a way to build simple apps from prompts in Microsoft 365.
Microsoft launched a new version of Copilot in its Microsoft 365 suite. The update adds a Code interface that lets non-technical workers build simple apps from prompts.
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OpenAI Codex outage caused by backend key error
Why it matters: The Codex outage shows a backend key error disrupted access, and OpenAI said it was working toward mitigation.
OpenAI reported a Codex outage caused by an internal 401 backend key error. The company said it identified the issue and is working toward mitigation.
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US appeals court upholds Anthropic supply chain risk designation
Why it matters: The upheld supply chain risk designation is a legal setback for Anthropic.
A US appeals court upheld the designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk. The case concerns a Pentagon-related designation reported by CNBC.
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OpenAI resets Codex and ChatGPT Work usage limits
Why it matters: More generous Codex and ChatGPT Work usage limits affect how much users can use those tools.
An OpenAI staff member announced that usage-limit resets for Codex and ChatGPT Work have propagated. The reset makes limits more generous for users.
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Anthropic signs $11.6 billion cloud deal with Akamai
Why it matters: Anthropic has reportedly signed a seven-year, $11.6 billion cloud deal with Akamai Technologies, with a warrant for up to 5 percent of Akamai's shares.
Anthropic has reportedly signed a seven-year, $11.6 billion cloud deal with Akamai Technologies and will receive a warrant for up to 5 percent of Akamai's shares. Its compute deals have reportedly totaled $517 billion in 11 months.
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Google tests shopping on Flipkart through Gemini and AI Mode in India
Why it matters: Google is reportedly testing purchases from Walmart-owned Flipkart through Gemini and AI Mode in India, with a broader rollout planned for later in October.
Google is running a limited test that lets users buy select products from Walmart-owned Flipkart through Gemini and AI Mode in India. A broader rollout is planned for later in October.
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Crusoe drops $1.25B plan for Boom turbines at AI data centers
Why it matters: Crusoe reportedly abandoned a $1.25 billion plan to use Boom Supersonic turbines at its AI data centers.
Crusoe abandoned a $1.25 billion plan to use Boom Supersonic turbines at its AI data centers. Boom CEO Blake Scholl said the stationary power plants are no longer in Crusoe's near-term plans.
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