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Updated 29 Oct 2026, 6:00 PM Dubai time (UTC+4) · AI-assisted summary, human-checked · Every item links its original sources
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Google: Gemini app reaches 1 billion users; new 'Gemini 4 Carbon' model announced
28 Oct 2026
On its earnings call, Google said the Gemini app now has one billion users and is the fastest-growing product in its history. It also announced Gemini 4 Carbon, which it calls its strongest model so far, rolling out first to selected cyber-security defenders, and said its model APIs now process nearly 32 billion tokens a minute.
Why it matters: Powerful AI is becoming an everyday consumer tool, so customers will increasingly expect AI-assisted service, content and search from every business.
Sources: Google blog (CEO remarks) · Alphabet results (SEC filing)
Anthropic, maker of Claude, files for a US stock market listing
Filed: 26 Oct 2026
Anthropic's public filing shows revenue of about $16.3 billion for the first half of 2026, up from about $1.2 billion a year earlier, and a large net loss driven mainly by non-cash accounting charges. It plans to list under the ticker 'ANT'; the offering size and share price have not been announced.
Why it matters: One of the largest AI labs going public is a milestone for the industry. This is news, not investment advice.
Sources: SEC filing (S-1) · TechCrunch
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