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Alibaba's Qwen-VL launches 7B vision model with 2K resolution and text rendering
Alibaba's Qwen research team has released Qwen-Image-2.0, a 7-billion-parameter vision model that natively generates and edits images at 2K resolution with advanced text rendering, according to a post on the Mastodon Social ML Timeline.
Alibaba's Qwen-VL Launches 7B Model with 2K Image Generation
While many AI labs chase scale with ever-larger models, Alibaba's Qwen research team is betting on efficiency, releasing a compact 7-billion-parameter model capable of generating and editing high-fidelity 2K resolution images, according to a report from Mastodon Social ML Timeline.
Hugging Face Teases Anthropic Collaboration, Ignites Open-Source Debate
While Hugging Face has long been the bastion of open-source AI development, its recent cryptic tease of a collaboration with closed-source giant Anthropic has ignited a fierce debate about the future of AI's foundational principles, according to a post on Mastodon Social ML Timeline.
Autodesk Sues Google Over "Flow" AI Videomaker Name
For over 25 years, Autodesk has held the trademark for its "Flow" design software. Now, the company is suing Google for using the identical name for its new AI videomaker, alleging trademark infringement, according to a report from Fosstodon AI Timeline.
Google gains unconditional EU approval for $32B Wiz acquisition
In a regulatory environment where Big Tech acquisitions routinely face stringent conditions, Google secured a remarkably clear path forward, gaining unconditional EU antitrust approval for its landmark $32 billion acquisition of cybersecurity firm Wiz, according to TechMeme.
ChatGPT Launches Ad Platform, Joining Select AI Services
While many AI services remain solely focused on subscription revenue, ChatGPT has taken a decisive step toward a hybrid model, launching an advertising platform that will show marketing messages to its US users, according to a report from The Register.
Anthropic Safety Chief Resigns, Warns of AI Value Erosion
Anthropic’s head of safety has resigned and issued a stark warning about AI’s potential to erode human values, a bombshell development that comes as the company’s powerful new Claude Opus 4.6 model was being tested by major partners, according to a report from Dev.to AI Tag.
Discord requires age verification for all users to protect minors
Discord will soon classify all users as minors by default, requiring age verification to access its platform, according to The Register. The new policy, set to begin in 2026, will use an AI-based age-inference system that may grant exceptions to users it algorithmically deems to be adults.
Discord to Assume All Users Are Underage Without Age Verification
Discord will soon classify its entire user base—over 200 million monthly active users—as underage by default, according to The Register, requiring users to verify their age via an AI inference model or government ID to access an adult-rated experience.
Microsoft Researchers Break LLM Safety With One Simple Prompt
A single prompt. That’s all it takes to break the safety guardrails of a major AI, according to Hacker News Newest, which reported on new research from Microsoft detailing a strikingly simple attack that can bypass an AI's ethical alignment.