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Mistral Launches 1.05T-Parameter Large 4, With Open Weights Coming This Month
Mistral has launched Mistral Large 4 in public API preview, a 1.05T-parameter multimodal MoE with 49B active parameters and open weights due later this month.
Google Unveils Gemini 4 Argon, Its New Frontier Model, With a 1M-Token Output Limit
Google has unveiled Gemini 4 Argon, a frontier model with a 1 million-token output limit, introductory $2/$10 API pricing, and an initial rollout limited to trusted cyber defenders.
Anthropic Launches Claude Sonnet 5.5 With 30%+ Faster Output at the Same API Price
Anthropic has launched Claude Sonnet 5.5, claiming 30%+ faster output and up to 30% lower cost per task while keeping Sonnet 5's $2/$10 API pricing.
OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Sol and Luna With 50% Lower API Prices
OpenAI expands GPT-6 with Sol and Luna, cutting API prices 50% versus their GPT-5.6 predecessors while targeting coding, agents and high-volume work.
SpaceXAI Launches Grok 4.7 for Long-Running Coding and Agent Work
SpaceXAI has launched Grok 4.7 with a larger base model, stronger long-horizon coding focus and the same base API pricing as Grok 4.6.
Best AI Models for Long Context & Large Documents in 2026
Compare seven 1M-class AI models by context window, max output, document inputs and the real cost of a 300K-token request.
Best AI Models for Agents & Tool Use in 2026
Compare leading AI agent stacks by web search, code execution, files, computer use, MCP/connectors and where tools actually run.
Frontier AI Alternatives Beyond OpenAI, Anthropic & Google in 2026
Grok, DeepSeek, Kimi, GLM, Qwen and Mistral now offer credible frontier alternatives. Compare context, API economics, open weights and licensing before choosing.
OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Astra With 1.05M Context and $10/$50 API Pricing
OpenAI has launched GPT-6 Astra, a new frontier model with a 1.05M-token context window, $10/$50 API pricing, stronger computer-use performance and tighter safety controls.
Google Launches Gemini 3.8 Flash and Flash Cyber for Coding, Agents and Cyber Defense
Google has released Gemini 3.8 Flash for general use and a restricted Flash Cyber variant for trusted defenders, pushing its Flash tier deeper into long-running coding, agentic work and cybersecurity.
Cheapest AI APIs in 2026: Price vs Capability
Compare six AI APIs with checked token prices and editable support, document and coding budgets. Learn how to estimate cost per accepted result.
Best AI Models for Coding in 2026: The Right Model for Every Workload
An evidence-backed guide to the best AI coding models in 2026, updated for Claude Fable 5.1 and Gemini 3.8 Flash with workload-specific picks for agents, repositories, web apps, open weights and budget APIs.