Models' Hidden Thoughts Exposed. ChatGPT Business Price Hike. Gemini Hits One Billion Users. Spotify Flags AI Artists.

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The AI news for August 12th, 2026

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'But Marinade': Researchers extract hidden thought processes from ChatGPT, Claude and Co.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/aber-marinade-forscher-extrahieren-versteckte-denkprozesse-von-chatgpt-claude-und-co/
Why did we choose this article?
Researchers found API/session leaks that exposed passwords and API keys and allow hidden “reasoning traces” to be extracted and shared — a direct security and privacy risk for organizations and anyone using major AI services.

ChatGPT Business is getting more expensive for power users: OpenAI is charging up to $125 per month.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/chatgpt-business-wird-fuer-power-user-teurer-openai-verlangt-bis-zu-125-dollar-pro-monat/
Why did we choose this article?
OpenAI is introducing expensive ‘Premium’ seats for business power-users that raise costs but lift capacity and time limits — a concrete change in pricing and service levels for organizations relying on ChatGPT.

Google’s Gemini app surges to 1 billion users
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/11/googles-gemini-app-surges-to-one-billion-users/
Why did we choose this article?
Gemini hitting 1 billion users — with heavy voice use and massive image generation — shows AI assistants are mainstreaming. That affects where consumers spend time, how businesses reach users, and raises practical privacy and content-moderation questions.

Spotify will label ‘AI Persona’ profiles and exclude their music from recommendations
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/11/spotify-will-label-ai-persona-profiles-and-exclude-their-music-from-recommendations/
Why did we choose this article?
Spotify’s policy will make AI-generated artist profiles visible to listeners and keep that music out of recommendations by default — a direct change to what users hear in playlists and how AI-generated content is surfaced.

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