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Will AI-generated images be labeled starting today? Full enforcement of the EU AI Act begins—what will change?

On August 2, 2026, the European Union’s AI regulations entered a new phase. Until now, the EU AI Act had been implemented sequentially, starting with certain provisions such as prohibited uses of AI and obligations for general-purpose AI models. However, starting today, the European Commission’s AI Office and the authorities of member states have begun to fully oversee and enforce the law. Transparency requirements applicable to generative AI and chatbots also went into effect. Upon hearing this news, “Now, AI-generated The image must have a visible watermark

Aug 2, 202610 min read

AI models & services

GPT-5.6 Price Cut | Luna 80%, Terra 20%—The AI Cost Competition Has Changed

When it comes to AI model news, people usually think first of improved performance or new features. However, the focus of this GPT-5.6 update is a little different. On July 30, OpenAI reduced the price of GPT-5.6 Luna by 80% and Terra by 20%, and introduced “Fast mode” for its top-tier model, Sol, which increases API response speed by up to 2.5 times. Although the models themselves aren’t new releases, the most noticeable improvement when applying AI to actual services is

Aug 1, 202612 min read

Semiconductors & infrastructure

Naver and NVIDIA's Korean AI Factory | 100,000 GPUs, 200 MW

News that Naver and NVIDIA are building an AI factory has recently been garnering a lot of attention. While the name might bring to mind a factory where robots assemble AI devices, the actual meaning is slightly different. It’s closer to a massive computing infrastructure that integrates large-scale GPUs, power, cooling, networking, and operating software to train AI models and keep them running continuously in live services. In particular, this initiative isn’t simply intended for use in Naver services— This isn't just a matter of adding servers. It's the hyperscale project in Sejong City.

Jul 31, 202610 min read

IT guides & reviews

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8, and Flip 8 Pre-orders: A Complete Guide to Prices, Differences, and Recommended Models

On July 22, 2026, in London, England, Samsung Electronics unveiled its 8th-generation foldable smartphones: the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8. The most notable change in this generation is not just a simple performance upgrade, but the fact that the lineup itself has been divided into three models. Between the existing “Fold,” which unfolds like a large book, and the “Flip,” which folds into a compact size, a new Fold 8 with a completely different size and aspect ratio has been added. In South Korea, Pre-sales have been underway since July 28

Jul 30, 202610 min read

AI models & services

Claude Opus 5 Released: Should You Choose It Over the Sonnet 5? A Roundup of Performance, Price, and Who It's For

On July 24, 2026, Anthropic unveiled its new high-performance AI model, Claude Opus 5. This model isn’t just an update that makes answers slightly more accurate. Its ability to handle long-term tasks—such as planning complex tasks, independently verifying intermediate results, and making revisions if issues remain—has been significantly enhanced. It’s especially worth keeping an eye on if you frequently assign tasks that don’t end with a single response, such as coding, data analysis, and task automation. Manhae. In that case, Claude Opu

Jul 29, 20269 min read

Industry & policy

Is ChatGPT Expanding the Boundaries of Professions? A Summary of Findings from an Analysis of 800,000 Data Points

On July 27, 2026, OpenAI released a new study analyzing how people use ChatGPT in their work. What stands out most in this study isn’t productivity or response speed. It’s the fact that people using AI are beginning to go beyond their job descriptions and directly ask ChatGPT to handle tasks—tasks they would have previously delegated to other experts. Marketers are fixing simple website errors, and sales representatives are While analyzing customer data, on a small scale

Jul 28, 20267 min read