AI News
Short, sourced updates on the AI tools small businesses actually use, including ChatGPT, Perplexity, Zapier, Notion, Runway, and Midjourney. Every story explains what changed, who it affects, what it costs, and what to do next, with links to the primary source and to our full review of the tool when we have one.
Canva Craft: Canva Launches Its First In-House AI Image Model (October 2026)
Canva launched Craft on October 22, 2026, its first in-house AI image model. Here is how it works, where to use it, how it ranks and what it means for small businesses.
ChatGPT Slides Is Here: OpenAI Takes On Gamma and Canva (October 2026)
OpenAI launched ChatGPT Slides on October 16, 2026: build decks from chats or files, edit with your team in Space, and export to PowerPoint, PDF or Google Slides.
Notion 3.8 Lets Any AI Agent Work Inside Your Workspace (October 2026)
Notion 3.8 lets Claude and other agents work in your workspace, adds 150+ MCP tools, column permissions, and lets you use your ChatGPT plan in Notion.
Zapier Launches Next Gen Zaps: No More 500-Item Loop Caps and Self-Healing Workflows (September 2026)
Zapier launched Next Gen Zaps in September 2026 with no loop limits, branch-and-merge, and self-healing workflows. Here is what changed and who can use it.
Perplexity Launches 10 Business Skills for American Express Business Card Members (October 2026)
Perplexity launched 10 new business skills for American Express Business Card Members in October 2026, offering cash flow forecasting, tax prep, and more.
Runway AI Hits $200M ARR and Lands a Lionsgate Equity Stake for AI-Generated Shows (September 2026)
Runway AI hit $200M ARR and Lionsgate took an equity stake to co-develop AI content from John Wick and Hunger Games. What it means for small business users.
What’s New in ChatGPT: Ads Expand to 7 Markets, Voice Gets Real Model Choice (September 2026 Update)
ChatGPT update for September 2026: Ads expand to 7 new markets, Voice gets real model choice, Custom GPTs retire. What it means for small business.
Notion 3.7 Adds Reusable AI Skills You Can Export to Claude Code and Cursor (2026 Update)
Notion 3.7 adds reusable AI Skills you can export to Claude Code, Cursor, and more. Here is what launched, what needs a Business plan, and what it means for small teams.
Shopify Is Now OpenAI’s First E-Commerce Partner: What It Means for Your Store (2026)
Shopify is now OpenAI’s first e-commerce partner for ChatGPT Ads. Here is what the free app does and what small store owners should check first.
OpenAI Just Blocked Adobe and Other Rivals From Advertising in ChatGPT (2026)
OpenAI quietly blocked competing image and audio AI ads in ChatGPT, catching Adobe off guard. Here is what changed and what it means for your ad budget.