Google’s Desktop Agent

PLUS: Anthropic Claude Opus 4.7

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Barsee
15 Apr

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howdy, it’s Barsee again.

happy wednesday, AI family, and welcome back to AI Valley.

here are the biggest things worth knowing today:

  • Google develops its own desktop Agent to compete with Cowork

  • Anthropic is preparing its next Claude release with a design tool

  • Plus trending AI tools, posts, and resources

Let’s dive into the Valley of AI…

VIKTOR

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It doesn't stop at data pulls. Viktor builds and deploys web apps, generates board-ready PDFs, manages Google Ads campaigns end-to-end, and runs scheduled tasks 24/7. Your Monday morning briefing? Automated. Weekly ad performance reports? Running before you open your laptop.

3,000+ integrations. SOC 2 certified. Your data never trains models. 84% of teams who add Viktor never stop using it.

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THROUGH THE VALLEY

OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.4-Cyber, a more permissive version of its flagship model built for defensive security work, expanding access to thousands of verified users through its Trusted Access for Cyber initiative. Unlike Anthropic’s Mythos, which is limited to a small group of partners, OpenAI is allowing anyone who passes identity checks to use the system, reflecting a more open approach to deploying advanced cyber capabilities. The model can reverse-engineer compiled software to detect malware and vulnerabilities without needing source code, aiming to help analysts inspect and secure systems more efficiently. The release signals a growing split between leading AI labs on how powerful security models should be distributed, as competition pushes both sides to balance access, safety, and real-world impact.

Google is expanding Gemini with a new agent system that can take a single goal and execute it across apps like Gmail, Drive, Calendar, and the web, shifting from chat-based prompts to full task execution. The update introduces a new Agent tab with features like “New Task,” “Inbox,” and a structured workspace for goals, tools, files, and connected services, alongside a “require human review” toggle that lets users approve actions before they run. The system is designed to handle multi-step workflows like booking trips, clearing inboxes, or running research without constant input, bringing it closer to emerging agent platforms from OpenAI and Anthropic. This signals Google is repositioning Gemini as a full work layer built around autonomous agents, as competition shifts toward systems that can complete tasks end to end.

Anthropic is expected to release Claude Opus 4.7 alongside a new AI-powered design tool for building websites and presentations, with both potentially launching as soon as this week. The tool is designed to let users create landing pages, slides, and full products from natural language prompts, targeting both technical and non-technical users. It is likely to compete with tools like Gamma and Google Stitch, expanding Claude’s role beyond chat and coding into visual and product creation workflows. The update signals Anthropic is pushing to turn its models into full-stack creative systems, as competition moves toward AI that can generate complete products, not just text.

Anthropic has received investor offers that could value the company at around $800 billion, more than double the $350 billion valuation tied to its $30 billion raise in February, though talks are still early and may not lead to a deal. The interest comes as Anthropic’s annual revenue run rate has surged to about $30 billion, driven by strong demand from enterprise customers using its AI tools for coding, cybersecurity, and automation. The company has so far resisted the offers and is also said to be exploring a potential IPO as early as October, suggesting it has multiple paths to raise capital as competition with OpenAI intensifies. The discussions signals how quickly investor appetite is concentrating around a small group of top AI labs, with valuations rising in step with their growing control over revenue, infrastructure, and frontier model development.

PRESENTED BY ADOBE

Courtesy: Adobe

Adobe just turned Firefly into a true all-in-one creative AI studio with its new Firefly AI Assistant. It works like an agent. You describe the outcome, and it plans and executes multi-step workflows across apps like Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, and more, while you stay in control of the creative direction.

Beyond that, Adobe upgraded Firefly’s editing stack. Video gets studio-quality sound, advanced color controls, and Adobe Stock integration, while images get more precise tools like Precision Flow and AI Markup.

It also now supports 30+ top AI models, including Kling 3.0 (and Omni), Veo 3.1, Runway Gen-4.5, and ElevenLabs Multilingual v2, giving creators far more flexibility in how they create.

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TRENDING TOOLS

  • Teleport > It turns your session recordings (SSH, K8s, DBs) into structured security intelligence fully summarized, risk-classified, and ready to act on (sponsored)

  • Anything > A new AI app that brings together everything you need to run online businesses or launch vibe-coded apps

  • Higgsfield Marketing Studio > A single workflow that takes you from product to finished ad

  • Omi > Captures your screen and conversations, then turns them into tasks, reminders, and useful insights

  • Microsoft Copilot > Users can forward emails to Copilot and delegate work

  • Ash > An AI built specifically for therapy and emotional support

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