The Khronos Group released Vulkan 1.4.327, featuring Valve's VK_VALVE_video_encode_rgb_convert extension for efficient RGB to YCbCr color conversions in video encoding. This boosts performance in gaming, streaming, and multimedia workflows, reducing CPU overhead on compatible GPUs. It highlights Valve's role in advancing open-source graphics, promising broader adoption despite potential fragmentation challenges.| WebProNews
Magnite Inc. is considering legal action against Google amid antitrust scrutiny of its ad tech dominance, following a DOJ ruling on illegal monopolies. CEO Michael Barrett highlighted this during earnings, eyeing damages or market changes. This could reshape online ad buying, fostering greater competition for publishers.| WebProNews
Google Workspace's September 5, 2025, weekly recap highlights AI enhancements like Gemini study tools, increased AI credits, and deep research features, alongside community resources and privacy controls. These updates aim to boost enterprise productivity and collaboration. Google's iterative approach strengthens its position in cloud tools.| WebProNews
OpenAI is reorganizing its ChatGPT personality team amid user feedback on GPT-5's traits, aiming to reduce sycophancy, enhance engagement, and integrate with advanced reasoning and safety features. The team leader's reassignment and new hires signal a shift toward more context-aware, ethical AI interactions. This move positions OpenAI for leadership in evolving human-AI dialogue.| WebProNews
Hostinger has overtaken giants like GoDaddy and AWS in AI-driven search for web hosting, emphasizing speed and AI integration for better performance. Wix leads in website building with intuitive AI tools for easy site creation. This AI shift is redefining digital strategies for businesses.| WebProNews
OpenAI is launching an AI-powered hiring platform in mid-2026 to challenge LinkedIn with precise candidate matching and real-time assessments. Complementing this, a certification program aims to upskill 10 million workers in AI by 2030, mitigating job displacement fears and fostering broader AI adoption.| WebProNews
Authorities dismantled Streameast, the world's largest illegal sports streaming site, after a yearlong investigation by ACE and Egyptian law enforcement, leading to two arrests and the shutdown of 80 domains with 1.6 billion visits. This highlights anti-piracy advancements, though resilient networks may quickly reemerge.| WebProNews
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has teamed up with Sen. Ted Cruz to end subsidies for Wi-Fi hotspots and school bus internet, citing risks of unsupervised access to harmful content. Critics argue this harms low-income students' education. The move signals a conservative shift in broadband policy, potentially facing legal challenges.| WebProNews
The tech industry has been rocked by the dramatic collapse of Builder.ai, a London-based startup once hailed as a pioneer in artificial intelligence for app development.| WebProNews
