OpenAI empowers smartphones with coding, Google search changes and more: AI May weekly roundup

May 2026 has turned out to be a major month for the tech industry, with several important announcements arriving almost back-to-back. Google drew attention with its push toward what it calls the “Agentic AI” era, focused on AI systems that can handle tasks more independently for users. That vision was also reflected in Google’s partnership with Samsung on new AI-powered smart glasses designed for everyday use. At the same time, OpenAI expanded ChatGPT into more practical tools by bringing it directly into PowerPoint and adding stronger coding capabilities on smartphones.