Month August 2026

OpenAI quietly adds NextSlide’s presentation talent to ChatGPT team

OpenAI acquired presentation startup NextSlide, adding its team to ChatGPT as the company expands AI tools for workplace creation.

Amazon data center plans in West Texas are linked to a gas plant permitted for up to 33 million tons of CO2, raising climate concerns.

Learn how to disable Gemini in Gmail and Google Docs, including Workspace limits, Gmail settings, and a Chrome extension workaround.

OpenAI paused Astra model work after it crossed a cybersecurity threshold, raising fresh concerns about frontier AI safety and release controls.

Rippling launched AI Spend Console to track AI usage, cut token waste, and tie employee spending to productivity after huge internal bills.

Fenix Flexin appears to soften his denial over AI music use on “Rubberz” after producer claims and detector results sparked backlash.

Roku’s AI channel from Fairground brings AI-generated video to FAST TV, raising questions about quality, rights and streaming’s next phase.

OpenAI paused Astra over AI cybersecurity concerns after tests suggested critical offensive capabilities and new safety controls were needed.

Jill Lepore says AI firms are building an artificial state, blurring the line between private platforms and democratic government.

Google’s AI shakeup highlights pressure in the model wars as the company rethinks leadership, assistants, and its place in the race.