The week AI changed everything wasn’t fiction—it was June 2025. And my brain is still recovering!

Four tech giants—Microsoft, Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic—unveiled roadmaps that could redefine how we work, learn, and live.  JC and I broke all of this down in episode 78 of Generation AI, and let me tell you, this is only the beginning. 

Microsoft: AI That Knows What You Did Three Days Ago

At Build 2025, Microsoft introduced its boldest shift yet: “Agent OS.” Windows is no longer just your desktop—it’s your assistant. They introduced Windows Recall, Copilot Studio, and the Windows AI Foundry, which together form the foundation for building agents that live not just in the cloud, but right on your device. These agents will anticipate needs, remember context, and take actions on your behalf.

And that’s not just marketing speak. Microsoft adopting MCP (Model Context Protocol) means your AI assistant could remember what you were working on three days ago and help you pick up right where you left off. That’s real productivity.

Google: Creative Tools That Feel Like Magic

Google showed up with force.. Between the release of Gemini 2.5, the LearnLM educational models, and the Veo 3 text-to-video tools, they’re clearly not playing catch-up anymore. In fact, in some areas—like education and creative tools—they might be pulling ahead.

Google Veo 3 was a jaw-dropper.  It generates synchronized video and audio from a simple prompt. I tested their Flow tool over the weekend and created an entire scene—characters, voiceovers, everything. It felt like moviemaking powered by imagination.

But the announcement that could reshape the internet as we know it? Google’s AI Mode for Search. Forget 10 blue links—Google’s serving summaries, sources, charts, and even video explanations right in the search experience. If you’re in SEO or content strategy, it’s time to rethink… everything.

OpenAI: From GPT to Hardware

Speaking of rethinking, OpenAI made one of the boldest moves of all. They acquired the design firm led by none other than Jony Ive—the guy who helped invent the iPhone. This tells me everything I need to know: the next leap in AI isn’t just about smarter software. It’s about physical design. We’re not waiting for GPT-6—we’re waiting for the iPhone of AI.

Anthropic: Deep Thinking, Quiet Confidence

Then there’s Anthropic. They released Claude 4—arguably the best coding model available—and doubled down on complex reasoning and agent workflows.

They also adopted MCP, joining Microsoft and Google in a push for interoperable agents. While others shouted, Anthropic whispered—and developers listened.

Their focus? Smarter tools. Better thinking. Fewer shortcuts.

What Ties It All Together? Agents.

Each of these companies is betting on a slightly different vision:

• Microsoft wants to power your devices.
• Google wants to power your creativity.
• OpenAI wants to shape your relationship with AI.
• Anthropic wants to give agents their brains.
  
  

What ties them all together? Agents. Not just chatbots, but true AI assistants that can remember, reason, and take action across our digital and physical worlds.

What This Means for All of Us

In education, in business, in our daily lives—AI won’t be something we log into. It’ll be something we live alongside.

We’ll rely on it to recall conversations, generate content, debug code, summarize meetings, and anticipate what we need before we ask. And just like that, the interface becomes the intelligence.

This summer didn’t just hint at the future—it dropped the blueprint.

🎧 Listen to Episode 78 of Generation AI now.