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E-commerce AI model images cost less than one-quarter of real‑life photos, and the industry chain is rapidly taking shape.

AI model images are becoming increasingly common on e‑commerce platforms, yet consumers have voiced complaints about “distortion” and “difficulty judging garment fit.” Some users note that even heavily edited photos used to convey fabric texture, whereas today’s AI‑generated images leave them wondering, “Are they trying to sell to AI?” Others, however, don’t mind high‑quality AI images, arguing that live‑model shots can also feel unrealistic. Behind this confusion, the AI model image industry chain is gradually becoming clearer; according to photographer pricing, AI‑generated images cost less than one-quarter of real‑life photos.

Will 150,000 extras be completely replaced by AI? ByteDance’s Volcano Engine responded late at night: the online claim that “data is being fed into large models” is seriously inaccurate!

Rumors are circulating that Hengdian Film & TV plans to partner with ByteDance to collect and store digital data, facial features, and acting performances of 150,000 extras, conducting in-depth analysis. The claim that “extras will no longer be needed in the future” has sparked heated debate over whether AI is taking away the livelihoods of grassroots actors, drawing close attention from the film and television industry. On October 28, Liu Xing, head of public relations for Doubao, responded by stating “Hengdian is collaborating with ByteDance,” though the full text of his subsequent remarks was not provided.

Anthropic plans to open its IPO subscription to individual investors in the UK and across Europe, aiming to become the largest IPO in history.

Following its filing with the U.S. SEC for a U.S. listing, Anthropic is preparing for a globally watched IPO, planning to list on Nasdaq under the ticker “ANT,” with fundraising potentially setting a new global record. The company also intends to allocate a significant portion of its shares to retail investors worldwide and is reportedly collaborating with a UK-based investment platform to expand into the European market. Further details remain undisclosed.

Instagram modernized its user interface using a native AI architecture, reducing token costs by 33%.

Instagram Direct migrated its Android user interface from the legacy Android View system to Jetpack Compose, creating an AI-native UI codebase that makes it easier for AI coding agents to understand, modify, and maintain.

How to Build Proactive, Always-On Agents with the Schedules SDK in Managed Deep Agents

Most proactive agents run on a simple cron. Learn what scheduled runs unlock, from memory to smart triage, and how to add them to Managed Deep Agents.

MiniMax Open-Sources MCode Stack: 15 Agent Skills Its Coding Team Uses Daily

MiniMax has open-sourced MCode Stack, an MIT-licensed repo of 17 SKILL.md skills and 5 checklists that its MiniMax Code team uses daily for code review, subagent splits, context budgets and long-running commands. The post MiniMax Open-Sources MCode Stack: 15 Agent Skills Its Coding Team Uses Daily appeared first on MarkTechPost.

How to build evidence-grounded agent memory with OpenWiki and Graphs

LangChain used OpenWiki, its open-source wiki compiler, and an evidence graph to build a persistent memory layer that preserves knowledge for agents to reuse across tasks. Learn how.

As AI agents reshape the web, Google opens Gemini and Search to more apps

A new developer platform will let businesses bring their services to Google's AI experiences, potentially changing how consumers discover and use apps.

Chrome’s AI-powered Autofill can now dig through your Gmail to fill out forms

The autofill update lets Chrome pull flight confirmations, tracking info, order details, and other information from your inbox, with your permission.

Meta May Once Again Delay Implementation of Controversial New Commercial Terms

Meta stated that, due to strong opposition from publishers regarding AI training terms, it may further postpone the implementation of its new commercial terms—originally scheduled for October 30, 2026, and later extended to November 20. The company emphasized that it will only proceed with policy adjustments after completing comprehensive consultations with industry organizations and leaders.

Why it mattersThis news originates from an authoritative tech report published by The Verge on October 28, 2026, which includes Meta’s official statement (Andy Stone’s announcement on X), clear timelines (initially October 30, now tentatively November 20), specific points of contention (authorization for AI model training), and confirmed policy revisions (removal of “training”-related language). The information chain is complete and timely.

Route and orchestrate models with GitHub Copilot Fusion

GitHub Copilot Fusion is generally available. Instead of picking a model for each task, choose Copilot Fusion and let Copilot intelligently route and orchestrate which models it uses for you.… The post Route and orchestrate models with GitHub Copilot Fusion appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

3 Questions: Why infrastructure is entering a defining era

Professor Ali Jadbabaie describes how AI, digital transformation, climate change, and complex geopolitics are forcing engineers and policymakers to rethink how infrastructure is designed, built, and managed.

GitHub Copilot app, Universe releases

Work doesn’t always fit in a single repository or session. A feature can span several repositories. A launch plan can pull in specs, designs, and assets without touching a repository… The post GitHub Copilot app, Universe releases appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

AI execs may be too out of touch to build for the general public

Tech leaders are flaunting how out of touch they are when they brag about using AI to connect with their families.

GitHub Enterprise now includes access to GitHub Copilot

Enterprises working with a GitHub or Microsoft account team can now get Copilot included with GitHub Enterprise for every licensed user. Previously, you had to manage two things: how many… The post GitHub Enterprise now includes access to GitHub Copilot appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

Security extension for the GitHub Copilot app

You can now work through your repository’s GitHub code scanning alerts without leaving the GitHub Copilot app. The new GitHub security extension, now in public preview, lets you find the… The post Security extension for the GitHub Copilot app appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

South Korea’s financial industry hit by fresh wave of cyberattacks

South Korea’s financial institutions have been hit by another wave of cyberattacks, highlighting the growing risk of AI-driven hacking in Asia.

GitHub intelligence puts your code, context, and history to work

Agents should understand more than your codebase—they should understand how your team works. Your preferences, repository conventions, skills, and custom instructions guide how changes should be made, while code in… The post GitHub intelligence puts your code, context, and history to work appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

Build shared workflows for your team with Copilot Automations

Shared Copilot Automations are rolling out, enabling teams to build and maintain AI-powered workflows together. With Copilot Automations, you can combine prompts, triggers, and tools to design workflows around the… The post Build shared workflows for your team with Copilot Automations appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

Repository plugin defaults and enterprise plugin controls generally available

Repository plugin defaults and enterprise-managed plugin controls are now generally available in VS Code, Copilot CLI, and the GitHub Copilot app. Trusted repositories can install and enable default plugins for… The post Repository plugin defaults and enterprise plugin controls generally available appeared first on The GitHub Blog.