Hey devs! Lots happened in AI this week! Let’s jump into the most important updates in simple, quick highlights.
Meta Buys Manus
Meta has acquired AI startup Manus for around $2 billion. Manus builds advanced AI agents that can work with little human guidance. Meta plans to bring this tech into its AI products and keep the team running in Singapore.
Read more: <a href="https://manus.im/blog/manus-joins-meta-for-next-era-of-innovation" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://manus.im/blog/manus-joins-meta-for-next-era-of-innovation</a>
Devs Still Use AI - But Trust It Less
The Stack Overflow 2025 Developer Survey shows 80% of devs use AI tools, but trust dropped from 40% to 29%. Many developers now spend extra time fixing AI code that is “almost right.” Still, most see productivity gains.
Read more: <a href="https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/12/29/developers-remain-willing-but-reluctant-to-use-ai-the-2025-developer-survey-results-are-here/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/12/29/developers-remain-willing-but-reluctant-to-use-ai-the-2025-developer-survey-results-are-here/</a>
Google Gemini 3 Flash Goes Global
Google launched Gemini 3 Flash worldwide - a fast AI model built into Google Search and mobile tools. It answers complex queries quickly and includes video verification tools to help fight deepfakes.
Read more: <a href="https://blog.google/products/google-cloud/ai-business-trends-report-2026/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://blog.google/products/google-cloud/ai-business-trends-report-2026/</a>
OpenAI Launches Grove
OpenAI opened applications for OpenAI Grove, a new program to support developers and community innovation.
Read more: <a href="https://openai.com/index/openai-grove/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://openai.com/index/openai-grove/</a>
Google’s 2026 AI Focus: Agents
Google says AI agents will be central in 2026, offering developers new ways to build personalized, smarter user experiences.
Read more: <a href="https://blog.google/products/google-cloud/ai-business-trends-report-2026/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://blog.google/products/google-cloud/ai-business-trends-report-2026/</a>
How to Use Ollama in 2026 – NEW Tutorial: Python, CLI &amp; Cloud
<a href="https://youtu.be/AGAETsxjg0o?si=AYjy0f7GFfUwi79t" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Watch on YouTube: Ollama Tutorial</a>
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Meta acquired AI startup Manus for $2 billion to enhance its AI agent capabilities. Stack Overflow's 2025 survey reveals 80% of developers use AI tools, though trust has declined from 40% to 29%. Google launched Gemini 3 Flash globally with fast query responses and deepfake detection. OpenAI opened applications for Grove, a new developer support program. Google predicts AI agents will dominate 2026, offering developers opportunities for personalized experiences.

AI News for Devs #7: Manus, Gemini 3 Flash, OpenAI Launches Grove & More