ChatGPT Plus Reinstates Limit. OpenAI Disrupts Russian Influence. Gemini Enters Legal Workflows. Chinese Hackers More Than Double Attacks.

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The AI news for August 26th, 2026

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ChatGPT: OpenAI brings back the five-hour limit — who is affected
Source: https://www.heise.de/news/ChatGPT-OpenAI-bringt-5-Stunden-Limit-wieder-zurueck-wer-davon-betroffen-ist-11424889.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag
Why did we choose this article?
A concrete user-facing policy change: ChatGPT users will again face a 5-hour usage limit, which directly affects how long people can run workflows, plan sessions, or rely on the service for extended work.

OpenAI uncovers a covert Russian influence campaign that used ChatGPT for propaganda.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/openai-deckt-verdeckte-russische-einflusskampagne-auf-die-chatgpt-fuer-propaganda-nutzte/
Why did we choose this article?
Shows real-world misuse of AI for coordinated disinformation: platforms can be used to scale propaganda, which affects public debate, trust in online information, and the responsibilities of providers and regulators.

Google's new AI solution for law firms is supposed to automate contract work and legal research.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/googles-neue-ki-loesung-fuer-kanzleien-soll-vertragsarbeit-und-rechtsrecherche-automatisieren/
Why did we choose this article?
A concrete enterprise product change: law firms can now plug Google's legal AI into document and contract systems to automate review and research, altering workflows, efficiency, and staffing needs in legal work.

Chinese hackers double attacks thanks to AI support from Deepseek.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/chinesische-hacker-verdoppeln-angriffe-dank-ki-unterstuetzung-durch-deepseek/
Why did we choose this article?
Reports a tangible increase in automated, AI-assisted cyberattacks—organizations and knowledge workers need to strengthen defenses, patching, and incident response because adversaries are scaling attacks with AI.

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