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OpenAI's GPT-Image-2 Now Generates Images Without Background
OpenAI announced GPT-Image-2 can now create PNGs with transparent backgrounds via API, improving image quality for complex elements like glass and fibers.
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Hugging Face Launches Base Optimization Stack for Faster Inference
Hugging Face's Base Optimization Stack (B:OS) delivers 1.90× faster inference for Nemotron 3 Nano on Apple silicon than llama.cpp, according to a recent blog post.
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NHS Debates Ending Palantir Contract Amid National Data Platform Controversy
The UK government faces pressure to end a $400 million deal with Palantir after one region rejects its data platform, sparking a national debate over trust and technology reliance.
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ChatGPT Adds Apple Messages Plugin for Text Automation
OpenAI launched a new Apple Messages plugin for ChatGPT, allowing users to manage messages through the chatbot as of August 20, 2026.
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OpenAI Gains on Anthropic With Business Users
OpenAI has started gaining on Anthropic with U.S. businesses, according to new data from Ramp, which tracks spending among over 70,000 companies.
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AI Data Startup Micro1 Reaches $500M Gross Run Rate
Micro1, an AI data-labeling startup, expanded its gross annual run rate to $500 million in eight months, according to a person familiar with the company.
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Adobe Firefly Adds AI Audio Tools and Google's Gemini Omni Flash
Adobe is rolling out three AI audio tools in Firefly, all cleared for commercial use, with Gemini Omni Flash now integrated into the platform.
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Runlayer and Rippling Drop Lawsuits Over MCP Gateway Dispute
Runlayer and Rippling ended their legal battle without settlement or financial exchange, highlighting the volatile nature of AI startup competition.
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Google Launches Preferred Sources Button for Publishers
Google introduced a new 'Preferred Sources' button to help publishers combat traffic losses from AI-driven search changes, with over 345,000 sources already selected since May.
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Liquid Death's Pee Campaign Sparks Real Talk on Data Center Cooling
Liquid Death’s viral ad suggests using urine to cool data centers, sparking real-world discussion on alternative water sources for industrial cooling.
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Amazon Quick Sight Integrates SageMaker Canvas Predictions for Fraud Detection Insights
Amazon Quick Sight now allows users to import predictions from Amazon SageMaker Canvas, enabling interactive dashboards for fraud detection insights.
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Amazon SageMaker Canvas Enables No-Code ML Workflow with Snowflake
Amazon SageMaker Canvas allows users to connect directly to Snowflake data warehouses, transforming and building fraud detection models without coding.