AI News: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Guides & explainers published May 12, 2026

• Goal mode for AI agents: what it is, how to use it, and why OpenClaw, Hermes, and Codex are all adopting it in 2026

  Goal mode is an autonomous agent loop where you define a completion condition—like 'all tests passing' or 'vulnerability patched'—and the agent iterates continuously (plan → act → test → review) until the goal is met or your budget is exhausted. Unlike traditional prompt-response cycles, goal mode enables true hands-off automation for complex, multi-step tasks.

Key questions from May 12, 2026

What was the biggest AI news on May 12, 2026?

The top AI stories explainx.ai reported on May 12, 2026 were Claude Code 2.1.139 adds /goal command: set completion; Gemini Omni Video Model emerges in early Gemini app; and OpenAI Daybreak: frontier AI for cyber defenders—what. The /goal command lets you set a completion condition and Claude keeps working across turns until it's met. Works in interactive, -p, and Remote Control. Tracks elapsed time, turns, and tokens. Integrated into Codex and Claude Code Mobile.

What is the /goal command in Claude Code 2.1.139?

The /goal command, introduced in Claude Code version 2.1.139 on May 12, 2026, allows you to set a completion condition for AI agents. Once set, Claude keeps working autonomously across multiple turns until the goal is met—tracking elapsed time, turns, and tokens used. It works in interactive mode, with the -p flag, and in Remote Control. Full story →

What is Gemini Omni?

Gemini Omni is Google's unreleased video generation model that has been spotted in early tests on the Gemini mobile app on May 12, 2026. It allows users to remix videos, edit directly in chat, and generate video samples from simple text prompts. The model is expected to be officially announced at Google I/O 2026 on May 19-20. Full story →

What is OpenAI Daybreak?

Daybreak is OpenAI's vision for changing how software is built and defended. Announced May 12, 2026 and expanded June 22, 2026, it combines the intelligence of GPT-5.5 models with Codex as an agentic security harness, plus security partners across the defense flywheel. The June 2026 expansion added Codex Security as a plugin inside Codex, the full GPT-5.5-Cyber model (out of preview), the Cyber Partner Program, and the Patch the Planet open-source initiative. Full story →

• ToolKlyxshot

  Klyxshot is a Windows screenshot tool that captures, edits, and understands your needs. The Pro version offers AI-powered OCR, translation, and image analysis through Gemini.

• ToolLong Horizon

  Your coding agent writes the feature and runs the tests. Long Horizon runs real browser tests and produces shareable execution reports with logs, screenshots, and network detail for confident feature delivery.

• ToolMiniCPM

  MiniCPM 4.0 is a family of ultra-efficient, open-source models for on-device AI. It offers significant speed-ups on edge chips and strong performance, including highly quantized BitCPM versions.

• ToolDeepFrame

  DeepFrame is a luxury security studio specializing in authorized deep pentests for fast-moving web apps. It offers depth, clarity, and retesting to ensure serious security before public exposure.

• ToolOpen Vibe

  Open Vibe turns Claude Code (or your agent of choice) into the ultimate SaaS tutor, teaching the most important concepts while you build. Build the skills of a pro coder while you ship a real SaaS app!

• AgentReact Doctor

  Your agent writes bad React, this catches it.