This week in AI
What changed, in one sentence each — and what it means for you. No hype, no jargon.
ChatGPT's DALL-E Tool Is Gone — Here's What Replaced It
OpenAI retired the dedicated DALL-E GPT inside ChatGPT on August 30, 2026. Here's what changed, what to do with old images, and what still works.
ChatGPT Scheduled Tasks Are Free Now — Here's What the Free Plan Gets
OpenAI opened Scheduled Tasks to every ChatGPT plan on August 26, 2026, including Free. Here's the free-plan limit, what's still paid-only, and where to set up your first task.
ChatGPT Ads Are Now Live in Europe — What Changes for You Today
OpenAI's ChatGPT ad test launched across 31 European countries on August 24, 2026. Here's who sees ads, how it's different under GDPR, and how to go ad-free.
Minnesota Just Banned AI 'Nudification' Apps — Here's What That Means
Minnesota's first-in-the-nation law against AI apps that create fake nude images took effect August 1. Elon Musk's xAI is fighting it in court — here's where things stand.
Viral AI Video Falsely Claims a New Federal Property Tax Break for Seniors
AI-generated YouTube videos claim Congress created a federal property tax relief program for seniors and push a fake form. It's not true — here's what's really going on and what to do if you already asked for the form.
Google Is Giving College Students a Free Year of Its Paid AI Plan
Verified college students can now claim 12 months of Google's paid Gemini plan at no cost. Here's what it includes and the catch to watch for.
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT for Teens — What Changes for Your Family
OpenAI rolled out a separate, safer version of ChatGPT for 13–17 year-olds, switched on automatically, with new tools for parents. Here's what actually changes.
Google Made Gemini's Visible AI Watermark Optional — Here's Why That Matters
Google added a switch that removes the visible AI mark from Gemini images, videos, and music. The invisible watermark stays, but 'no visible mark' is no longer proof a photo is real.
Microsoft Is Shutting Down Copilot Group Chats, Podcasts, and Free Deep Research on August 18
Microsoft is retiring three free Copilot features on August 18, 2026 — Group Chat, Podcasts, and Deep Research. Here's what changes and what to save first.
ChatGPT Ads Just Went Live in More Countries — What You'll See and How to Turn Them Off
OpenAI's ChatGPT ad test expanded to the UK, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, and South Korea on August 11, 2026. Here's who sees ads, what they look like, and how to opt out.
Gemini Is Coming to Every Student in Google Classroom — What Parents Should Know
Google is expanding Gemini in Classroom from adults-only to students of every age this week. Here's what it actually does, who controls it, and what happens to your child's data.
ChatGPT Just Removed the Daily Message Limit for Free Users
OpenAI is rolling out a new default model this week for ChatGPT Free and Go accounts, with unlimited text conversations following next week. Here's what changes, what's still limited, and one scam warning to watch for.
EU Pushes Its Toughest AI Rules Back to 2027 — What That Means for You
The EU AI Act's strictest rules were due August 2, 2026. They've now been legally delayed to December 2027. Here's what actually changed, and what didn't.
California Now Forces Big AI Tools to Prove What They Made
From August 2, 2026, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Meta AI must offer a free tool to check if a photo, video, or voice clip is AI-made. Here's what changes for you.
Chrome Now Has a Built-In Gemini Side Panel — Here's What It Does
Google has been rolling a Gemini side panel into Chrome since early 2026, and more users are seeing it now. Here's what it actually does, what data it sees, and how to turn it off.
ChatGPT Health Is Now Open to Everyone in the US — Here's What Changes
OpenAI's ChatGPT Health can now pull in your Apple Health data and medical records for free, on any plan. Here's what it actually does, and the privacy catch worth knowing before you use it.
Meta's Own Oversight Board Says AI Account Bans Lack Due Process — Here's How to Appeal
Facebook and Instagram accounts are being disabled by automated systems with little explanation. Meta's Oversight Board agrees something is wrong — here's what's happening and how to actually appeal.
Google's $68 Million Assistant Privacy Settlement: How to Claim Your Payout by August 27
Google agreed to pay $68 million over claims Assistant recorded people without a wake word. Here's who qualifies, what it pays, and how to file before the deadline.
Meta AI Will Now Warn Parents If a Teen Talks About Self-Harm
Meta announced Meta AI will alert parents when it detects a teen talking about self-harm or suicide in a chat. Here's how the alerts work — and what they don't do.
ChatGPT Work: What OpenAI's New AI Agent Actually Does for You
OpenAI launched ChatGPT Work on July 9, 2026 — an agent that finishes multi-step tasks on its own. Here's what it does, who has access, and what to check before you connect it to your accounts.
ChatGPT Can Finally Search Your Entire Chat History
OpenAI switched on a new search tool across ChatGPT on July 14, 2026 — one box that finds any past conversation, photo, or document in seconds, on every plan including Free.
iOS 27's Public Beta Is Here — Should You Install It for the New Siri?
Apple opened the iOS 27 public beta on July 13–14, 2026. Here's who can actually try the rebuilt Siri early, and why you should back up first.
Google Gemini Can Now Clone Your Face and Voice Into AI Videos
Gemini's new Avatar tool creates a talking, moving AI clone of you from a short face-and-voice recording. Here's what it actually does — and what it doesn't yet do.
New EU Rule: AI Chatbots Must Now Tell You They're Not Human
From August 2, 2026, EU law requires chatbots to say they're AI and flag AI-generated content. Here's what changes for everyday users in Europe.
WhatsApp's Meta AI Gets an Incognito Mode — Here's What It Actually Hides
Meta launched Incognito Chat for Meta AI in WhatsApp. Here's what the new private mode actually protects — and what it doesn't.
ChatGPT Just Got Three New Models — Here's What Changes for You
OpenAI launched GPT-5.6 today with three tiers named Sol, Terra, and Luna. Free users get a noticeably smarter default. Here's what actually changes, and one safety warning to keep in mind.