Published onAugust 21, 2026OpenAI's GPT-Image-2 Model Now Supports Generating Images with Transparent BackgroundsAI#AI#toolsOpenAI announced on August 21 that its GPT-Image-2 model has been updated to support the generation of images with transparent backgrounds.Read more β
Published onAugust 21, 2026South Korean IT Giant Kakao Plans to Complete Spin-off This Year, New Entity to Focus on AI AgentsAI#AI#startup#China#economySouth Korean IT giant Kakao announced a major strategic restructuring plan on August 21.Read more β
Published onAugust 21, 2026Google Discover is getting an AI chatbot-tuned feedAI#AI#Google#Meta#science#toolsGoogle is introducing a major update to its Discover feed, empowering users to customize their content preferences using a conversational AI interface.Read more β
Published onAugust 21, 2026Nvidia is acquiring Poolside's 'Model Factory' and 109 employees for $6 billionAI#AI#regulation#startup#NVIDIA#scienceNvidia is making a significant move in the AI infrastructure space through a $6 billion deal with software startup Poolside.Read more β
Published onAugust 20, 2026Conceptual integrity and counting lines of codeAI#AIOn August 19, 2026, developer Simon Willison joined Claire Giordano on the Talking Postgres podcast to discuss AI's impact on software development.Read more β