Cursor Launches Composer 2.0

Cursor has launched Composer, its first proprietary coding model, boasting near–frontier intelligence and code generation speeds up to four times faster than leading rivals. Alongside it comes the 2.0 platform, enabling developers to run up to eight AI assistants simultaneously for faster, more autonomous development.

The upgrade also introduces integrated web browsing, voice commands, and a native testing browser, enhancing workflow and efficiency. With this release, Cursor signals a shift toward a new era of software development where engineers focus on orchestration, architecture, and quality oversight rather than manual coding.

Character AI Bans Teen Chats

Character AI will block users under 18 from having open-ended conversations with its chatbots starting November 25, following rising legal and parental pressure over safety concerns. Teens will still be able to use the platform’s creative video and image tools, but not its conversational features.

The company plans to use behavior-based age detection and verification prompts to enforce the rule. With 20 million monthly users and new laws like the GUARD Act threatening fines for violations, the move marks a major shift toward stricter age controls in AI interactions.

What To Write?

TikTok has unveiled Smart Split and AI Outline, two new AI features designed to boost content creation efficiency. Smart Split automatically trims long videos into short, shareable clips, while AI Outline generates structured content summaries helping creators repurpose videos faster and maintain audience engagement.

IBM has introduced Granite 4.0 Nano, a suite of lightweight language models ranging from 350 million to 1.5 billion parameters. Designed for on-device AI applications, the models enable faster, more private, and efficient processing across edge devices without relying on cloud connectivity.

Anthropic has introduced Claude for Excel in beta, enabling users to analyze, edit, and generate spreadsheets directly through a sidebar interface. The update adds financial connectors to platforms like Moody’s and LSEG, plus new Agent Skills for tasks such as cash flow modeling and company analysis positioning Claude as a strong contender in the race for AI-powered spreadsheet tools.

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→ ​Google Opal - Build, edit, and share AI mini-apps with natural language

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