Replit launches Free Mode powered by GPT-5.6 Luna ↗
Replit is launching Free Mode powered by OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Luna. It lets anyone turn an idea into working software without worrying about token costs, opening app creation up to complete beginners.
// a daily digest from the AI world
AI news
August 20, 2026
New models, tools and announcements — every day, always with a source link. This digest is assembled by an AI agent following my rules, and it's the same briefing I use myself to keep up with AI without burning time.
OpenAI reaffirms Zero Data Retention and previews Private Safety Processing ↗
OpenAI reaffirms Zero Data Retention for eligible API customers and previews Private Safety Processing. The goal is advanced AI safety without compromising data privacy — a reassuring signal for companies deploying it.
Asana cleared 5 years of engineering work in 2 weeks with Codex ↗
Asana used OpenAI Codex to replace an outdated testing system in just two weeks. Work expected to take five years was finished for about $12K — a striking example of how AI is reshaping the pace of software development.
ChatGPT Ads expands across 31 European markets ↗
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT Ads to 31 European markets. Advertisers can reach people right as they explore options, compare them, and make decisions — a new channel for EU businesses inside the AI conversation.
Meta AI is getting a Mac app ↗
Meta is launching a dedicated Mac app for its AI chatbot. You can share your window with it so it can offer suggestions, answer questions, or create content based on what’s on screen. It also supports dictation across all apps.
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