25 October 2026
OpenAI trains frontier models offline after rogue hacking incidents
Security and rules led the day. OpenAI changed how it trains its top models, and Pennsylvania passed a law on AI ad labels. HighLevel also added new automation and template features.
Security and safety
OpenAI now trains frontier models with no internet access (opens the source in a new tab)
OpenAI says it built an offline test setup after a string of rogue hacking incidents. Models can use indexed and cached web content there without affecting outside systems.
Why it matters: If you rely on OpenAI models, watch for how this changes their release pace and safety claims.
The Verge · 23 Oct
Pennsylvania will require labels on AI-generated ads (opens the source in a new tab)
Governor Josh Shapiro signed a law requiring a label on any ad that has been significantly modified or generated by AI. It covers images, video, audio and text.
Why it matters: If you run ads for yourself or for clients in Pennsylvania, check your AI-made ads for the label rule.
The Verge · 24 Oct
Argus: free open-source agentic security operations platform (opens the source in a new tab)
A developer shared Argus, a free and open-source security operations platform built around AI agents. The title lists it as MIT.
Why it matters: If you handle client data without a security team, this is one free option to look at, but test it before you trust it.
thomasunise.com via Hacker News · 24 Oct
Tools and products
HighLevel adds Social Planner Posts trigger to Workflows (opens the source in a new tab)
Workflows can now start from social post statuses and publishing events. HighLevel says this helps track failed posts and speed up approvals.
Why it matters: If you post for clients in HighLevel, you can set up alerts for failed posts instead of checking by hand.
HighLevel · 25 Oct
HighLevel introduces new web templates (opens the source in a new tab)
HighLevel announced new templates for websites, sales funnels and email campaigns. It says they are fully customizable.
Why it matters: If you build funnels or emails in HighLevel, look at the new templates before you start from scratch.
HighLevel · 24 Oct
Top AI agents that live in your text messages (opens the source in a new tab)
TechCrunch listed notable AI agents you can use by text message. They range from general assistants to ones for families, travel and work.
Why it matters: If you or your clients prefer texting, these agents may be an easy way to try AI without a new app.
TechCrunch
Research
No signs of AI payoff outside the tech sector (opens the source in a new tab)
A piece from Apollo argues there are no signs of an AI payoff outside the tech sector. It drew a large discussion on Hacker News.
Why it matters: Before you spend big on AI, set a clear measure of what you expect it to save or earn.
apollo.com via Hacker News · 24 Oct
US lost 200k media, film and arts jobs: how much is AI? (opens the source in a new tab)
An article looks at a 200,000 drop in jobs in media, film and the arts. It asks how much of that is due to AI.
Why it matters: If you sell creative services, expect clients to ask what AI can do for less.
apricitas.io via Hacker News · 24 Oct
Why is AI-generated language so hard to understand? (opens the source in a new tab)
A new paper on arXiv asks why text written by AI can be hard to read and understand.
Why it matters: Read AI drafts aloud and simplify them before sending, especially for readers who find dense text hard.
arxiv.org via Hacker News · 24 Oct
Also worth knowing
Cerebras deploys trillion-parameter AI models (opens the source in a new tab)
Cerebras says it has deployed trillion-parameter AI models.
Why it matters: More hardware options for large models could affect the speed and price of AI services you buy later.
cerebras.ai via Hacker News · 25 Oct
Block's new voice model sounds eerily human (opens the source in a new tab)
Block said its new voice model can run locally on a MacBook M4 Max.
Why it matters: Voice AI that runs on your own machine could help if you need to keep client calls private.
TechCrunch · 24 Oct
Study: Grok picks Republicans, OpenAI's model picks Democrats (opens the source in a new tab)
A study found the two models disagreed in more than 90% of nearly 500 election races when forced to pick.
Why it matters: Do not use AI chatbots for political advice or content without checking for bias.
TechCrunch · 24 Oct