OpenAI Build Week kicks off July 13 as AI tooling race heats up for crypto-adjacent developers

The post Manus Introduces ‘Branch’ for AI Parallel Tasking appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Luisa Crawford Jul 09, 2026 15:23 Manus launches ‘Branch,’ enabling parallel AI workflows without losing context. Explore how this innovation boosts productivity. Manus has unveiled a new feature called ‘Branch,’ an AI-powered tool designed to help users manage multiple parallel workflows without losing context. Announced on July 9, 2026, Branch enables users to split any task into separate sessions, each inheriting the full context of the original while remaining isolated from other branches. This innovation aims to make AI-powered workflows more flexible and efficient, particularly for professionals juggling complex, multi-step projects. The core functionality of Branch lies in its ability to treat accumulated context as a reusable asset. Users can create a branch by clicking an icon beneath a message, which launches a parallel session that carries over all prior instruct

OpenAI's new family of models will continue to power Microsoft's suite of workplace and productivity apps.

The post Cronos (CRO) Data Now Live on Dune for Onchain Insights appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Peter Zhang Jul 09, 2026 13:35 Cronos network data is now accessible on Dune, enabling real-time analysis of stablecoin flows, tokenized assets, and smart contract activity. Cronos, the Layer-1 blockchain developed by Crypto.com, is now fully integrated with Dune, the popular blockchain analytics platform. This move allows anyone to analyze Cronos’ real-time onchain activity, including stablecoin flows, tokenized stock settlements, and smart contract interactions. For traders, institutions, and developers, the ability to access and visualize this data in a standardized format represents a significant advantage, especially as Cronos pivots toward tokenized assets and institutional use cases. With over 150 million registered users globally, Crypto.com has positioned Cronos as a settlement layer for stablecoins, tokenized assets, and decentralized finance (DeFi). The blo

The post Character.AI Launches (c.ai) Series, Blending Microdramas and Chat appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Ted Hisokawa Jul 09, 2026 13:26 Character.AI debuts (c.ai) series, original AI-driven microdramas integrated with interactive chat. A bold move in AI entertainment. Character.AI, the AI chatbot platform known for its customizable digital personas, has launched a new feature called (c.ai) series, introducing original short-form video microdramas. The series, designed for mobile viewing, integrates directly with the platform’s interactive chat experience, enabling users to engage with characters after watching episodes. The first slate of (c.ai) series includes three shows spanning genres like romance, horror, and sci-fi survival. Titles include Last Summer, a nostalgic romance; The Nighttime Game, a paranormal thriller; and Eden Fall, a virtual survival story. Episodes are available now in the Character.AI mobile app under a new entertainment tab, which also

NEA representatives at the ISTELive conference in Orlando said competency-based professional development, measured by demonstrated proficiency rather than hours, may be gaining traction in the age of AI.

OpenAI's No. 2 executive, Fidji Simo, is stepping down from her full-time role after her medical leave proved longer than expected — a leadership vacuum that comes at a tricky time as the company eyes a possible IPO and races to catch Anthropic in the enterprise market.

OpenAI's Fidji Simo is departing her full-time role as the company's AGI chief and is transitioning to being a "part-time advisor," she said on X. The news follows Simo's original announcement in April that she would take a few weeks of medical leave due to a neuroimmune condition, shortly after she had taken on the AGI chief title. (She had formerly been the company's CEO of applications). Around the same time, COO Brad Lightcap also stepped down from his role to focus on "special projects," and OpenAI CMO Kate Rouch also stepped down in order to focus on her health. Rouch planned to return to a "more narrowly scoped role" when her health … Read the full story at The Verge.

The move comes after Simo took significant medical leave. She will stay on as a part-time advisor.