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Today's top AI news stories — 2026-08-07: 1. OpenAI Unlocks Unlimited Free ChatGPT Text Chats OpenAI is removing chat limits for free and Go tier users starting next week, allowing unlimited text conversations with ChatGPT. This major accessibility move democratizes AI access and could signifi 2. Jony Ive’s first OpenAI gadget is reportedly a hockey puck-sized smart speaker The AI device OpenAI is developing with former Apple designer Jony Ive is "essentially a smart speaker without a display" that's battery-powered, doughnut-shaped and roughly the size of a hockey puck, 3. Suno Fights AI Music Spam With Watermarking AI music generator Suno announced new watermarking technology and download policies to combat spammy tracks and increase transparency. The move signals the company's effort to gain legitimacy amid ong 4. Google Maps Gets AI Task Completion Features Google Maps now includes agentic AI features enabling food ordering and hotel bookings directly in the app. The expansion transforms Maps from a navigation tool into a full-featured AI assistant for r 5. Mirendil Secures $100M Google Cloud Partnership AI startup Mirendil signed a $100 million-plus Google Cloud deal to scale infrastructure for self-improving AI systems focused on scientific discovery. The partnership reflects major investment in nex Full briefing: https://ainews.q-sci.org/blog/post_2026-08-07.html