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OpenAI and Google Impose New Generation Limits on Sora and Nano Banana Pro Amid High Demand

OpenAI and Google Impose New Generation Limits on Sora and Nano Banana Pro Amid High Demand

OpenAI and Google have reduced the free‑user generation caps for their AI services Sora and Nano Banana Pro, citing overwhelming demand. OpenAI now limits free users to six video generations per day, while Google has cut image generations to two per day, down from three. Both companies note the limits may change without notice and emphasize that paying users retain unchanged access. The moves are presented as part of broader efforts to manage resource strain and explore monetization options.

Google Cuts Free Access to Nano Banana Pro Image Generation Amid High Demand

Google Cuts Free Access to Nano Banana Pro Image Generation Amid High Demand

Google has reduced the daily free quota for its Nano Banana Pro image‑generation model, limiting users to two images per day instead of three. The company cites "high demand" for the feature and notes that limits may change frequently. Similar restrictions now apply to the free tier of Gemini 3 Pro, which previously offered five free prompts per day. Paid subscribers to Google AI Pro or AI Ultra retain their higher limits of 100 and 500 prompts daily, respectively. The move mirrors earlier actions by OpenAI, which temporarily withheld free image generation after overwhelming usage.

Opera Neon Introduces One‑Minute AI Research and Model Switching Features

Opera Neon Introduces One‑Minute AI Research and Model Switching Features

Opera’s experimental browser Neon has added a rapid research mode that generates citation‑backed mini‑reports in about a minute. The update also lets users switch between major AI models such as Google’s Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro without losing context, and enhances the “Do” agent to create and edit Google Docs directly. These tools aim to streamline online research and task automation for power users, positioning the browser as a more active interface for AI‑driven web interactions.

USPTO Treats Generative AI as Tool, Not Inventor, in Patent Guidelines

USPTO Treats Generative AI as Tool, Not Inventor, in Patent Guidelines

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has clarified that generative artificial intelligence systems are to be regarded as instruments comparable to other research tools, not as inventors. Director John Squires emphasized that AI may assist in idea generation but the human who conceives the invention remains the inventor. The updated guidance confirms existing legal precedent that only natural persons can be named as inventors, and it applies traditional joint‑inventorship rules when multiple people collaborate with AI assistance. The clarification aims to provide certainty for innovators using AI in developing new technologies, including pharmaceuticals.

OpenAI Responds to Mixpanel Data Breach Affecting API Developers

OpenAI Responds to Mixpanel Data Breach Affecting API Developers

OpenAI disclosed that a breach at Mixpanel, a third‑party analytics provider used for its developer platform, exposed limited analytics data belonging to some API developers. The compromised information included names, email addresses, coarse location, operating system and browser details, and organization IDs. OpenAI clarified that no ChatGPT user data, passwords, API keys, payment information, or government IDs were affected. In response, the company terminated its relationship with Mixpanel, launched expanded security reviews of its vendor ecosystem, and urged developers to enable multi‑factor authentication.

Amazon Blocks ChatGPT Shopping Agent, Raising Stakes for AI-Driven Commerce

Amazon Blocks ChatGPT Shopping Agent, Raising Stakes for AI-Driven Commerce

Amazon has blocked OpenAI's ChatGPT from accessing its site, preventing the AI's new Shopping Research agent from scraping product pages, prices, and reviews. The move underscores a clash between the dominant retailer and emerging AI shopping tools that could reshape how consumers discover and purchase items online. Industry observers note the decision may force brands to adapt their sites for AI visibility, while competitors see an opening to challenge Amazon's market dominance.

China Warns of Potential Bubble in Humanoid Robotics Industry

China Warns of Potential Bubble in Humanoid Robotics Industry

China’s National Development and Reform Commission cautioned that the rapid expansion of the humanoid robotics sector could be forming a bubble. The agency highlighted the need to balance growth speed with bubble risk, noting that investment continues despite limited proven applications. With more than 150 companies operating in the market—over half of which are startups or entrants from other fields—the warning marks a rare note of caution from Beijing on an industry it has labeled vital for future economic growth.

European Venture Capital Lags Behind in AI Funding, Risks Becoming a Feeder Market

European Venture Capital Lags Behind in AI Funding, Risks Becoming a Feeder Market

Europe’s AI startups are losing ground to the United States as venture capital in the EU remains a modest share of global funding. Despite strong household savings, European investors are cautious, slow, and risk‑averse, often spending weeks on diligence and hesitating when valuations rise. This conservatism, cultural vacation gaps, and a lack of deep‑tech expertise have left European AI firms under‑funded, turning the continent into a feeder market for U.S. companies. Industry voices call for more agile, angel‑like investment approaches to retain talent and capitalize on Europe’s research base.

Google Gemini 3 Powers Retro Game Demakes Through Vibe Coding

Google Gemini 3 Powers Retro Game Demakes Through Vibe Coding

Google's Gemini 3 model demonstrates a new ability to create playable retro‑style game demos using a conversational "vibe coding" approach. By guiding the model, users generated HTML versions of classics such as Chip's Challenge, Jezzball, an 8‑bit take on Tomba!, and a simplified Silent Hill experience. The AI provided step‑by‑step instructions for packaging games and compared favorably to the free ChatGPT version. Gemini's "Thinking" mode proved especially effective for deeper code generation, offering a potential tool for preserving and revisiting vintage games without the high cost of original hardware or software.

OpenAI Rejects Liability in Teen Suicide Lawsuit, Citing User Misuse

OpenAI Rejects Liability in Teen Suicide Lawsuit, Citing User Misuse

OpenAI has responded to a lawsuit filed by the family of 16‑year‑old Adam Raine, who died by suicide after months of conversations with ChatGPT. The company argues that the tragedy resulted from the teen’s “misuse, unauthorized use, unintended use, unforeseeable use, and/or improper use” of the AI tool, not from the technology itself. The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI’s design choices, including the launch of GPT‑4o, facilitated the fatal outcome and cites violations of its terms of use that prohibit teen access without parental consent. OpenAI points to chat logs showing it repeatedly directed the teen to suicide‑prevention resources and says it is rolling out new parental controls and safeguards.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman markets new AI device as a peaceful retreat, but critics see constant surveillance

OpenAI’s Sam Altman markets new AI device as a peaceful retreat, but critics see constant surveillance

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced a new AI‑first device, describing its use as "sitting in the most beautiful cabin by a lake" that offers calm amid the clutter of phones and apps. While the vision emphasizes serenity, critics argue the device’s context‑aware capabilities require continuous monitoring of a user’s location, speech, habits and moods, effectively turning it into an all‑encompassing observer. The debate centers on the trade‑off between convenience and privacy, with concerns that the promised peace may mask pervasive data collection and potential misuse of personal information.

Jeff Bezos’s Project Prometheus Acquires General Agents AI Startup

Jeff Bezos’s Project Prometheus Acquires General Agents AI Startup

Jeff Bezos and tech entrepreneur Vik Bajaj have expanded their new AI venture, Project Prometheus, by acquiring the San‑Francisco‑based startup General Agents. The acquisition brings General Agents’ real‑time computer‑pilot technology, called Ace, and its team—including co‑founder Sherjil Ozair—into the Bezos‑backed effort to develop advanced AI systems for manufacturing and other industries. Project Prometheus, which already employs over 100 staff and has secured billions in funding, now integrates the speed‑focused capabilities of Ace as it pursues broader AI‑driven automation goals.