Block’s new open-source AI agent ‘codename goose’ has debuted with the ability to write code, handle daily tasks, and adapt capabilities mid-session through a flexible connection framework.
Key features and capabilities; The new AI agent, released under Apache License 2.0, offers seamless interoperability between user interfaces, language models, and various systems through Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP).
- Users can specify their preferred large language model (LLM) and add new tools during active sessions
- The agent can autonomously execute tasks including writing code, running tests, and managing dependencies
- Goose demonstrates impressive efficiency, with the ability to generate 70% of its own native application code
- Developers report time savings of up to 20% on regular tasks, with some projects completed autonomously in 1-2 days
Technical architecture and improvements; Block completely rewrote the agent, transitioning from Python to Rust to enhance embeddability and performance.
- Integration with Anthropic’s MCP enables connection to common applications like email, Google Calendar, and Drive
- The framework supports both individual and commercial use cases
- Users can connect to data stores, developer spaces, and business applications seamlessly
- The open-source nature allows for community contributions and extensions
Practical applications; Block envisions goose expanding beyond developer tools to serve various business and personal needs.
- Designers can prototype front-ends without engineering support
- Within Block’s ecosystem, goose could automate tasks like splitting bills in Cash App or managing business finances
- The agent shows promise in creative pursuits, including music generation
- Future plans include potential on-device deployment for mobile applications
Strategic context; Block’s release of goose aligns with their broader commitment to open-source development and comes amid significant industry developments.
- The launch coincides with Block’s establishment of an Open Source Program Office
- Goose enters the market alongside other recent releases like DeepSeek’s R1 and new AI assistants from Perplexity and OpenAI
- The agent’s flexibility and open-source nature position it uniquely in the growing AI assistant marketplace
Looking ahead: Market implications; While goose currently excels in development tasks, its architecture and adaptability suggest potential for broader impact across various sectors, though success will likely depend on community adoption and continued development of practical use cases beyond coding.
Recent Stories
DOE fusion roadmap targets 2030s commercial deployment as AI drives $9B investment
The Department of Energy has released a new roadmap targeting commercial-scale fusion power deployment by the mid-2030s, though the plan lacks specific funding commitments and relies on scientific breakthroughs that have eluded researchers for decades. The strategy emphasizes public-private partnerships and positions AI as both a research tool and motivation for developing fusion energy to meet data centers' growing electricity demands. The big picture: The DOE's roadmap aims to "deliver the public infrastructure that supports the fusion private sector scale up in the 2030s," but acknowledges it cannot commit to specific funding levels and remains subject to Congressional appropriations. Why...
Oct 17, 2025Tying it all together: Credo’s purple cables power the $4B AI data center boom
Credo, a Silicon Valley semiconductor company specializing in data center cables and chips, has seen its stock price more than double this year to $143.61, following a 245% surge in 2024. The company's signature purple cables, which cost between $300-$500 each, have become essential infrastructure for AI data centers, positioning Credo to capitalize on the trillion-dollar AI infrastructure expansion as hyperscalers like Amazon, Microsoft, and Elon Musk's xAI rapidly build out massive computing facilities. What you should know: Credo's active electrical cables (AECs) are becoming indispensable for connecting the massive GPU clusters required for AI training and inference. The company...
Oct 17, 2025Vatican launches Latin American AI network for human development
The Vatican hosted a two-day conference bringing together 50 global experts to explore how artificial intelligence can advance peace, social justice, and human development. The event launched the Latin American AI Network for Integral Human Development and established principles for ethical AI governance that prioritize human dignity over technological advancement. What you should know: The Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, the Vatican's research body for social issues, organized the "Digital Rerum Novarum" conference on October 16-17, combining academic research with practical AI applications. Participants included leading experts from MIT, Microsoft, Columbia University, the UN, and major European institutions. The conference...