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Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke introduces River, an AI agent that operates exclusively in public Slack channels to facilitate code generation and knowledge sharing across the organization.

The author shares insights from building a multi-agent infrastructure, identifying 'identity drift' as a key challenge solved by implementing strict agent passports and file-access controls.

Illospace is a living space designed for teams and AI agents to work together collaboratively.

Cursor Party is a tool enabling live multiplayer cursor sharing and chat on any URL for enhanced remote collaboration.

MIT and IBM have launched the MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab to advance joint research in AI and quantum computing. The lab aims to redefine computational foundations and accelerate the integration of these technologies for real-world applications.

Forgejo v15.0 released on April 16, 2026, marking the 100th release with UI enhancements, security improvements, repository-specific access tokens, and advanced Forgejo Actions capabilities including reusable workflow expansion and OpenID Connect support.

Kollab is a shared workspace product that lets teams collaborate alongside AI agents.

OpenAI Academy introduces a guide on using Projects in ChatGPT, dedicated workspaces that consolidate chats, files, and instructions for ongoing work. Features include project-only memory, real-time collaboration, and enterprise-level admin controls.

OpenAI, the Gates Foundation, and ADPC hosted an inaugural AI Jam in Bangkok bringing together 50 disaster management leaders from 13 Asian countries to develop practical AI applications for emergency response. The initiative aims to help governments and nonprofits use AI to improve coordination, data management, and decision-making in disaster situations.

MIT and Hasso Plattner Institute launch a 10-year collaborative hub (MHACH) focused on AI and creativity, fostering interdisciplinary research and educational programs at the intersection of computing, design, and artificial intelligence.

OpenAI is rolling out shared projects for ChatGPT business plans, allowing teams to collaborate with shared files, instructions, and context. New connectors integrate with Gmail, Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, GitHub, Dropbox, and Box, alongside new compliance certifications and admin features.

OpenAI and Anthropic released findings from a joint pilot safety evaluation where each lab tested the other's models on internal safety and misalignment assessments, sharing results publicly to improve transparency and identify potential gaps in AI safety testing.

OpenAI organized a "1,000 Scientist AI Jam Session" across nine U.S. Department of Energy national labs, bringing together over 1,000 scientists to test advanced AI models like o3-mini for accelerating scientific discovery. The event demonstrates a major public-private collaboration aimed at strengthening U.S. AI leadership while addressing research challenges in materials science, renewable energy, and astrophysics.

OpenAI introduces Canvas, a new interface for ChatGPT that enables side-by-side collaboration on writing and coding projects with dedicated editing tools and shortcuts. The feature is rolling out to ChatGPT Plus and Team users globally, with plans to expand to Free users.

OpenAI hosted the first self-organizing conference on machine learning (SOCML) with over 150 AI practitioners, focusing on peer-to-peer learning and serendipitous interactions rather than traditional keynote-driven formats. The event successfully facilitated cross-disciplinary conversations and generated new research ideas across robotics, neuroscience, and AI diversity.