AI leaks and early reports
Follow early reports about AI models, assistants and features that may still be in development. ByteForward brings together short editorial summaries, available evidence and the questions each report leaves open. These reports are unconfirmed unless an entry says otherwise. An early interface, screenshot or code reference can show what is being tested without establishing a release date or public availability.
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Evidence status Partly confirmed
A hidden Claude toggle hinted at task based work
In December 2025, a hidden Claude toggle hinted at a separate mode for completing tasks. Cowork brought that kind of workflow to the desktop in January 2026, although the exact preview build has no confirmed public lineage.
Evidence status Confirmed later
A Super Gem banner hinted at Opal in Gemini
A Super Gem banner appeared in early December 2025, hinting at Opal integration. Google brought experimental mini app creation directly into Gemini later that month.
Evidence status Later superseded
The app submission flow appeared early
In December 2025 early screens previewed ChatGPT app submissions. OpenAI opened them two weeks later. The directory became the Plugin Directory in July 2026.
Evidence status Confirmed later
Android code hinted at ads before the test
In November 2025 Android beta code hinted at advertising in ChatGPT. OpenAI began a limited ads test in February 2026 and expanded it later.
Evidence status Confirmed later
Notebook imports appeared in Gemini code
Gemini code hinted at NotebookLM attachments in November 2025. Google confirmed notebook sources in Gemini in its December update.
Evidence status Confirmed later
Code references previewed Codex Max
In November 2025 code references previewed a Codex model for longer development tasks. GPT 5.1 Codex Max launched on the same date.
Evidence status Later superseded
Group chat controls surfaced before the pilot
In November 2025 early controls previewed shared ChatGPT conversations. Group chats launched that month. New group creation and joining ended in July 2026.
Evidence status Partly confirmed
GPT 5.1 clues appeared before release
In November 2025 code references pointed to GPT 5.1 before its release. The model launched on November 12, while the identity of the anonymous test model remained a separate claim.
Evidence status Partly confirmed
An early image model card preceded Nano Banana Pro
A Gemini image model card surfaced in November 2025 under the GEMPIX2 label. The ensuing upgrade launched as Nano Banana Pro later that month, rather than the name and timing guessed in early reports.
Questions about AI leaks
What counts as an AI leak
A leak is an early report or product clue that appears before an official announcement. It may involve an interface, screenshot or code reference. The evidence can be incomplete.
Are these reports confirmed
Reports are unconfirmed unless an entry says otherwise. Each summary explains the available evidence and what remains uncertain.
Where can I find the original source
Cards with a verified source link open the original report when selected. Image previews and source credits have their own links. Some historical entries may have no surviving source link.
Why do reports change
New evidence can clarify or contradict an earlier report. Features can also change during testing or never become publicly available.
Does this page cover every leak
Coverage is incomplete. ByteForward selects reports for editorial summaries and cannot capture every clue or independently verify every claim.
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