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Matthias Bastian
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Feb 3, 2026
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Read full article about: Gemini models dominate new AI rankings for strategic board games

Google's Gemini models are outperforming the competition in board game benchmarks. Google Deepmind and Kaggle have expanded their "Game Arena" platform with two new games: Werewolf and Poker. The platform tests AI models across strategic games that measure different cognitive abilities—chess evaluates logical thinking, Werewolf tests social skills like communication and detecting deception, and Poker assesses how models handle risk and incomplete information.

These games provide objective ways to measure skills like planning and decision-making under uncertainty. Gemini 3 Pro and Gemini 3 Flash currently hold the top spots in all rankings. The Werewolf benchmark serves double duty for security research as well: it tests whether models can detect manipulation without any real-world consequences. According to Google Deepmind CEO Demis Hassabis, the AI industry needs more rigorous tests to properly evaluate the latest models.

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Feb 3, 2026
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Read full article about: French prosecutors raid X's Paris offices over data and child abuse allegations

French prosecutors have raided the Paris offices of Elon Musk's platform X. The cybercrime unit is investigating multiple allegations, including unlawful data extraction and aiding the distribution of child sexual abuse material. Sexual deepfakes are also part of the investigation. Musk and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino have been summoned for hearings in April, according to the BBC. X has previously called the investigation politically motivated.

At the same time, the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has opened an investigation into Musk's AI tool Grok. The probe focuses on whether personal data was used without consent to create sexualized images. The UK media regulator Ofcom and the European Commission are also continuing their reviews of the platform. X has not commented on the investigations.

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Read full article about: Firefox users will soon be able to block all generative AI features in one place

Mozilla is rolling out new AI settings with Firefox 148 on February 24. Users will be able to manage all the browser's generative AI features from a single location, or turn them off entirely, the company announced in a blog post.

The new settings cover translations, automatic image descriptions in PDFs, AI-powered tab grouping, link previews, and a chatbot in the sidebar. The chatbot supports services like Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, and Le Chat Mistral.

For users who want nothing to do with AI features, a single toggle blocks all AI extensions. Once enabled, no pop-ups or notifications about current or future AI features will appear. The settings persist through updates. Users who want to try the feature early can find it in Firefox Nightly.

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Feb 2, 2026
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Read full article about: Adobe Firefly now offers unlimited image and video generation for subscribers

Adobe Firefly subscribers can now generate unlimited images and videos. The change gives users unrestricted access to multiple AI models, including Google Nano Banana Pro, GPT Image Generation, Runway Gen-4 Image, and Adobe's own Firefly models. The offer covers Firefly Pro, Premium, and the 4,000, 7,000, and 50,000 credit plans. Users have until March 16 to sign up.

The unlimited generation feature is available on firefly.adobe.com, in Firefly Boards, and in the mobile app for iOS and Android. It also extends to the video editor, sound effects and music generator, and "Prompt to Edit" for text-based image editing. Users can create videos in up to 2K resolution and continue editing them in Creative Cloud apps like Photoshop and Premiere.

According to Adobe, 86 percent of creative professionals now use generative AI every day. The company also notes that average prompt length has doubled in 2025, a sign that AI tools have become a regular part of creative workflows.

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Read full article about: OpenAI launches Codex app for macOS to manage multiple AI agents

OpenAI has released the Codex app for macOS, letting developers control multiple AI agents simultaneously and run tasks in parallel. According to OpenAI, it's easier to use than a terminal, making it accessible to more developers. Users can manage agents asynchronously across projects, automate recurring tasks, and connect agents to external tools via "skills." They can also review and correct work without losing context.

The Codex Mac app is available for ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Edu accounts. OpenAI is also doubling usage limits for paid plans. The app integrates with the CLI, IDE extension, and cloud through a single account. Free and Go users can try it for a limited time—likely a response to Claude Code's success with knowledge workers and growing demand for agentic systems (see Claude Cowork) that handle more complex tasks than standard chatbots.

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