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Archives for August 2026

Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
OpenClaw 2.0 launches as Peter Steinberger says, “Local harnesses feel like relics of the past now.”

After the initial hype, the often-imitated OpenClaw is continuing to push new updates, releasing version 2.0 and promising a cleanup that touched every area of the bot’s framework with simplified installs, setup, and a rebuilt browser app.

Founder Peter Steinberger touted the use of shared cloud sessions to work on this update, with “Multiplayer coding + infinite compute” that kept everyone on the team up to date with others’ progress.

Screenshot of OpenClaw’s rebuilt browser app with the message “Welcome to OpenClaw 2.0” typed in the chat box.
Image: OpenClaw
New York Governor Kathy Hochul thinks AI should be ‘less evil’
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The governor on 3D-printed guns, AI and data center backlash, and who protects kids online.

Nilay Patel
Thomas Ricker
Thomas Ricker
Google wants Disney, Universal, and other studios to license characters and films for its AI tools.

Google is pitching its AI tools as a way to streamline production and visual effects, but the effort faces pushback from union workers and creators concerned about copyright, job displacement, and artistic control.

Musicians-turned-detectives are hunting for AI grifters

As AI infiltrates the electronic dance music scene, a callout culture is brewing.

Charles Pulliam-Moore
Justine Calma
Justine Calma
A Microsoft-backed data center has reportedly been running on unpermitted generators.

Data center developers typically have to apply for permits to install generators that create local air pollution. The DataOne facility in New Jersey is the latest project accused of violating federal law by running on gas-fired generators without approval.

Emma Roth
Emma Roth
ChatGPT adds an option to save your temporary chats.

You can also now personalize a temporary chat with existing memories, custom instructions, and plugins. OpenAI notes that temporary chats “don’t create new memories, and stay out of your sidebar unless you choose to save them.”

Image: OpenAI
Emma Roth
Emma Roth
OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google say companies need to combat AI cyberattacks with AI.

An open letter signed by over 100 companies and organizations calls for a “global surge in cyber defense,” saying “AI-enabled cyber attacks will become far more widespread and sophisticated:”

Put cyber-capable AI in the hands of defenders, starting with the teams protecting essential services. Fix the most dangerous weaknesses, verify the fixes, and share what works so others can build on it. Together, we can turn today’s AI advances into lasting improvements in security that benefit everyone.