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9DeepSeek Applies Off-Peak Rates to All API Requests on Weekends
DeepSeek has eliminated the distinction between peak and off-peak pricing on Saturdays and Sundays, applying lower rates to all API requests during the weekend.
Google Launches Its August 2026 Core Update, Hitting Thin Content Sites
Google's August 2026 core update hits thin AI-generated content sites with ranking losses, amid sharp volatility across health, finance, and e-commerce.
OpenAI Launches New Customer Privacy Protections to Counter Anthropic
OpenAI has announced a new suite of customer privacy safeguards to differentiate itself from Anthropic in the enterprise AI market, amid escalating concerns over data sharing.
Spirit Flight Attendants Accuse Google of Accessing Their Confidential Data to Train AI
Spirit flight attendants have accused Google of accessing their confidential data without their knowledge as part of an acquisition deal, in a precedent raising widespread concern over workers' privacy in the age of artificial intelligence.
Calls for US Investigation into AI Companies Over Book Destruction Allegations
Authors' rights organizations have urged the Federal Trade Commission to investigate AI companies accused of destroying physical books to evade intellectual property fees.
TikTok Pays 400 Million to Settle Children's Privacy Case with US Department of Justice
TikTok has agreed to settle the US Department of Justice lawsuit regarding children's privacy for $400 million, in the largest fine of its kind in the industry.
European AI Act Comes into Force with Fines Up to 7% of Revenue
The European AI Office began applying the law with binding powers in August 2026, with fines reaching up to 7% of global revenue or 35 million euros for non-compliant companies.
EU Enforces AI Act with Fines Reaching Up to 7% of Sales
Full implementation of the European AI Act came into effect in August 2026 with retroactive effect dating back to 2025, featuring fines up to 35 million euros or 7% of global sales.
Three US States Pass AI Laws, Mandating Corporate Transparency
California, Colorado, and New York have enacted AI laws encompassing training transparency and algorithmic accountability, burdening startups with multiple compliance requirements.