11:43
OpenAI resets Codex and ChatGPT Work usage limits
OpenAI staff announced a reset of usage limits for Codex and ChatGPT Work. The reset makes limits more generous for users.
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Google adds five new Search tools for studying and test prep
Google announced five new ways to use Search tools for studying for classes and standardized tests. The features are aimed at learning and test preparation.
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Tuesday 18 August
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Anthropic extends higher Claude Code weekly limits through August 31
Anthropic extended the 50% higher Claude Code weekly limits through August 31. The company said it hopes to make the increase permanent, though capacity may stay tight.
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Thursday 13 August
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OpenAI resets Codex and ChatGPT Work usage limits
OpenAI staff announced that usage limits for Codex and ChatGPT Work have been reset.
1 official
Wednesday 12 August
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Anthropic adds watermarks to Claude outputs, users complain
Anthropic introduced a watermarking system for Claude outputs. Some users complained on social media that it will reveal their use of Claude at work or in classes.
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Tuesday 11 August
2 developments18:49
Google Gemini app reaches 1 billion users
Google says the Gemini app has reached 1 billion users. It also said 63% of users talk to the assistant with the voice feature and that Gemini generates over 150 million images daily.
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Google DeepMindUpdate · 11 Aug
Gemini
Product update
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OpenAI resets Codex and ChatGPT Work usage limits
An OpenAI staff member confirmed on X that Codex and ChatGPT Work usage limits have been reset. The post followed a reset request.
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Saturday 8 August
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OpenAI resets Codex and ChatGPT Work usage limits for paid users
An OpenAI staff member said usage limits for all paid users of ChatGPT Work and Codex have been reset. The post also mentions GPT-5.6 Sol.
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OpenAIUpdate · 8 Aug
GPT-5.6 Sol
Usage limits raised
14:58
Anthropic makes Auto Mode default in Claude Code
Starting August 14, Anthropic will make Auto Mode the default in Claude Code for Pro, Max, and Team plans. Anthropic says its classifier caught 89 percent of dangerous commands in tests, compared with 13.6 percent for human reviewers.
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AnthropicUpdate · 8 Aug
Claude Code
Product update